Fragrance comparison

Celena in Portofino vs Delicate Rose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Celena in Portofino

Marc Joseph

4.5012 votes

Rank #20,181 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Delicate Rose

Aurora Scents

3.333 votes

Rank #62,263 FreshFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celena in Portofino takes 3 of 4 categories.

Celena in Portofino
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Delicate Rose
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Celena in Portofino3/4

Delicate Rose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Celena in PortofinoMarc Joseph

Delicate RoseAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCelena in Portofino

SillageCelena in Portofino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDelicate RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

fresh100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyPearBergamotApple

Heart

CyclamenYlang YlangLavenderJasminePeach

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanWhite MuskVanillaCaramelAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Caramel and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Celena in Portofino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day56

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,263

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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Delicate Rose by Aurora Scents is a floral fragrance built around a core of Lily of the Valley, pear, and bergamot. It carries a soft, powdery sweetness that works well for daytime office wear or casual weekend outings in the mild weather of spring. The base provides a subtle, warm foundation through white musk and 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, Celena in Portofino or Delicate Rose?

Celena in Portofino takes 3 of 4 categories. Celena in Portofino is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Delicate Rose is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Celena in Portofino for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Delicate Rose for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celena in Portofino or Delicate Rose?

Celena in Portofino lasts longest (Celena in Portofino 71/100, Delicate Rose 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celena in Portofino or Delicate Rose?

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

Do Celena in Portofino and Delicate Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Caramel and Jasmine.

Is Celena in Portofino or Delicate Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Celena in Portofino and Delicate Rose?

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. Delicate Rose has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Pear, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Vanilla.