Fragrance comparison

Celena in Portofino vs M1

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Celena in Portofino

Marc Joseph

4.5012 votes

Rank #20,181 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Cinco

4.001 votes

Rank #59,112 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celena in Portofino takes 4 of 4 categories.

Celena in Portofino
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
M1
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Celena in Portofino4/4

M10/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Celena in Portofino
Sillage & projection: Celena in Portofino
Value for money: Celena in Portofino
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

M1Michael Cinco

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 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCelena in Portofino

SillageCelena in Portofino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

almond69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and amber

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

CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Jasmine and Neroli. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

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#59,112

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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M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…

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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 M1?

Celena in Portofino takes 4 of 4 categories. Celena in Portofino is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Celena in Portofino for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celena in Portofino or M1?

Celena in Portofino lasts longest (Celena in Portofino 71/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celena in Portofino or M1?

Projection is very close: Celena in Portofino 64/100, M1 63/100 for sillage.

Do Celena in Portofino and M1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Celena in Portofino or M1 better for summer or winter?

Celena in Portofino suits evening wear; M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celena in Portofino and M1?

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. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.