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Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Portofino Sunrise

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

Updated 89 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Anthracite Pour L'Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Portofino Sunrise

    Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme3/4
Portofino Sunrise1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Value for money
Portofino Sunrise
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo
Portofino SunriseDestino Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 21%Had 9%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

29%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageAnthracite Pour L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value83
Category winnerPortofino SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
herbal100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
marine61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram
Heart
ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber
Notes
MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarjoram, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Portofino Sunrise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,068

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#44,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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Destino Paris Portofino Sunrise defies its sunny coastal name with a surprising blend of salty sea notes, green marjoram, and a warm amber backbone. The opening releases a brief flash of alcohol solvent before yielding to an aromatic, herbal breeze with subtle oceanic salinity. As the initial freshness calms, sweet va…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Portofino Sunrise?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Portofino Sunrise?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Portofino Sunrise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Portofino Sunrise?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme projects furthest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100, Portofino Sunrise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Portofino Sunrise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Marjoram, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Portofino Sunrise better for summer or winter?

Portofino Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Portofino Sunrise?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk.

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