Fragrance comparison

Celena in Portofino vs Scarlet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Celena in Portofino

Marc Joseph

4.5012 votes

Rank #20,181 SweetFruity

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Scarlet

Ardent Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #50,188 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Celena in Portofino2/4

Scarlet2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scarlet
Sillage & projection: Scarlet
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

ScarletArdent Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

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

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScarlet

SillageScarlet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

GrapefruitNeroliPear

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasminePeach

Base

AmberCedarwoodMuskSandalwood

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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

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%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#50,188

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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Scarlet by Ardent Parfums opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter neroli, and sweet juicy pear. Within minutes, the scent transitions into a dense floral heart dominated by powdery violet, soft cyclamen, and lush jasmine, grounded by a subtle note of ripe peach. As it settles onto skin, warm amber and clea…

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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 Scarlet?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Celena in Portofino is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Scarlet is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Celena in Portofino for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scarlet for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celena in Portofino or Scarlet?

Scarlet lasts longest (Scarlet 80/100, Celena in Portofino 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celena in Portofino or Scarlet?

Scarlet projects furthest (Scarlet 75/100, Celena in Portofino 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celena in Portofino and Scarlet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Jasmine and Neroli.

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

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

What are the notes in Celena in Portofino and Scarlet?

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. Scarlet has top notes of Grapefruit, Neroli and Pear, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Amber, Cedarwood, Musk and Sandalwood.