Fragrance comparison

Celena in Portofino vs Celena in Bali

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Celena in Portofino

Marc Joseph

4.5012 votes

Rank #20,181 SweetFruity

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Celena in Bali

Marc Joseph

4.001 votes

Rank #63,325 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celena in Portofino takes 3 of 3 categories.

Celena in Portofino
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Celena in Bali
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Celena in Portofino3/3

Celena in Bali0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Celena in Portofino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Celena in Portofino
Fragranxe ranking: Celena in Portofino

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Celena in PortofinoMarc Joseph

Celena in BaliMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCelena in Portofino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

floral77%

soft spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachPearDried Plum

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

CassisDried PlumPear

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrange BlossomFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskCaramelAmberVanillaWhite Woods

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 25%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 26%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#63,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Celena in Portofino serves up an unapologetically rich blend of ripe orchard fruit and thick confectionary sweetness. The first spray releases juicy peach, crisp pear, and dark dried plum before melting into an opulent pool of buttery caramel and creamy jasmine. Soft vanilla, golden amber, and smooth sanda…

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Celena in Bali by Marc Joseph delivers an immediate splash of tart cassis, crisp pear, and dark dried plum. The opening smells bold and juicy. Within twenty minutes, the sharp fruit edges soften into a bouquet of sweet pink rose, soapy freesia, and sunny orange blossom. A thick blanket of warm caramel, powdery white m…

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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, Celena in Portofino or Celena in Bali?

Celena in Portofino takes 3 of 3 categories. Celena in Portofino is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Celena in Bali is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Celena in Portofino for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Celena in Bali for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Celena in Portofino or Celena in Bali?

Celena in Portofino projects furthest (Celena in Portofino 64/100, Celena in Bali 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celena in Portofino and Celena in Bali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Dried Plum, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Celena in Portofino or Celena in Bali better for summer or winter?

Celena in Portofino suits evening wear; Celena in Bali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celena in Portofino and Celena in Bali?

Celena in Portofino has top notes of Peach, Pear and Dried Plum, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and White Musk. Celena in Bali has top notes of Cassis, Dried Plum and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.