Acqua di Portofino Borgo
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and lemon. The heart brings white flowers and jasmine. On the skin it settles into patchouli and vanila. Overall it smells white floral and citrus.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Borgo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Acqua di Portofino Borgo
Borgo comes from Acqua di Portofino.
When in the day to wear Borgo
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles has more depth.
More from Acqua di Portofino
This house has 14 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Sail unisex, Faro unisex and Maremosso unisex.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ard Al Zaafaran Amal and Joop! Femme spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €63, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Joop! Femme but less than Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and citrus smells and notes like white flowers and patchouli. Less obvious notes include cherry, pitosporum and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Borgo longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Ard Al Zaafaran Amal and Joop! Femme last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vanila are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Borgo
These perfumes have a close smell: Ard Al Zaafaran Amal (8 shared notes), Joop! Femme (7 shared notes), Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles (8 shared notes) and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ard Al Zaafaran Amal starts from €29.
Questions people ask
When did Borgo come out?
It came out in 2013.
Is Borgo good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.