Fragrance comparison

Dirty English for Men vs Portofino Sunrise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,231 ratings analysed

Dirty English for Men

Juicy Couture

3.972,224 votes

Rank #1,938 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Portofino Sunrise

Destino Paris

3.867 votes

Rank #44,527 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Portofino Sunrise takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dirty English for Men
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Portofino Sunrise
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dirty English for Men1/4

Portofino Sunrise3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Portofino Sunrise
Sillage & projection: Portofino Sunrise
Value for money: Portofino Sunrise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dirty English for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dirty English for MenJuicy Couture

Portofino SunriseDestino Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,224 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%

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

32%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,224 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPortofino Sunrise

SillagePortofino Sunrise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPortofino SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

herbal100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

marine61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotCaraway

Heart

LeatherAtlas CedarSandalwoodVetiverMarjoram

Base

OudEbonyMuskOakmossAmber

Notes

MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Marjoram, 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

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women2

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#1,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#44,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDirty English for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dirty English for Men is a woody-spicy scent anchored by leather, oud, and cedar. Launched in 2008, it captures a raw, rugged aesthetic. It is a bold, masculine choice for cooler autumn evenings or casual weekend wear. The blend feels grit-forward rather than polished, offering an interesting alternative to modern des…

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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, Dirty English for Men or Portofino Sunrise?

Portofino Sunrise takes 3 of 4 categories. Dirty English for Men is rated 3.97/5 from 2,224 votes; Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dirty English for Men for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dirty English for Men or Portofino Sunrise?

Portofino Sunrise lasts longest (Portofino Sunrise 63/100, Dirty English for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dirty English for Men or Portofino Sunrise?

Projection is very close: Portofino Sunrise 54/100, Dirty English for Men 52/100 for sillage.

Do Dirty English for Men and Portofino Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Marjoram, Musk and Amber.

Is Dirty English for Men or Portofino Sunrise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dirty English for Men and Portofino Sunrise?

Dirty English for Men has top notes of Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Atlas Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Oud, Ebony, Musk and Oakmoss. Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk.