Fragrance comparison

Adux vs Portofino

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Adux

V Canto

3.8546 votes

Rank #20,682 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Portofino

Maïssa Parfums

3.7731 votes

Rank #40,984 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adux takes 5 of 8 categories.

Adux
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Portofino
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adux5/8

Portofino3/8

Ratings & consensus: Adux
Community sentiment: Portofino
Longevity: Adux
Sillage & projection: Portofino
Value for money: Portofino
Versatility: Adux
Note pyramid (duration): Adux
Fragranxe ranking: Adux

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AduxV Canto

PortofinoMaïssa Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerAduxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

42%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

16%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerPortofinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAdux

SillagePortofino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPortofinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

Brazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

PineappleGrassPatchouliCardamom

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchOakmossMuskAmbergrisCambodian Oud

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleCalabrian bergamotBlack CurrantApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

Pink PepperJasmineBirchStyraxPatchouli

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbergrisVanillaOakmossYlang-Ylang

Category winnerAduxLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night48

Spring94

Summer100

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAduxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men78

Unisex17

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,682

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAduxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adux by V Canto opens with a bright blast of Brazilian orange, Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and crisp apple. The tart citrus quickly settles into a lively heart where juicy pineapple combines with cut green grass, earthy patchouli, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance dries down, it shifts into a darker, drier terr…

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Portofino by Maïssa Parfums is an aromatic and fruity fragrance that pairs bright fruit with smoky woods and warm resins. It opens with a lively splash of crisp apple, tart black currant, ripe pineapple, and Calabrian bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals smoky birch, spicy pink pepper, and ea…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adux or Portofino?

Adux takes 5 of 8 categories. Adux is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Portofino is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Adux for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Portofino for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adux or Portofino?

Adux lasts longest (Adux 74/100, Portofino 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adux or Portofino?

Projection is very close: Portofino 66/100, Adux 64/100 for sillage.

Do Adux and Portofino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Patchouli.

Is Adux or Portofino better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adux is the stronger pick. For winter, Portofino is the stronger pick. Adux suits daytime wear; Portofino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adux and Portofino?

Adux has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Pineapple, Grass, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Birch, Oakmoss, Musk and Ambergris. Portofino has top notes of Pineapple, Calabrian bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Birch and Styrax, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Ylang-Ylang.