Fragrance comparison

English Breakfast vs Portos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Portos

Balenciaga

4.41133 votes

Rank #5,211 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Portos takes 6 of 7 categories.

English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Portos
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

English Breakfast1/7

Portos6/7

Ratings & consensus: Portos
Community sentiment: Portos
Longevity: Portos
Sillage & projection: Portos
Value for money: Portos
Versatility: English Breakfast
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Portos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English BreakfastMark Buxton

PortosBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

4.41/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPortosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

53%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerPortosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPortos

SillagePortos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPortosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

Top

GalbanumCorianderArtemisiaBergamotCumin

Heart

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumVetiverVirginia CedarJasmine

Base

CastoreumLeatherMyrhhIncenseoak mossFrench labdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Geranium, Bergamot and Galbanum. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men93

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPortosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

Reviews →

Balenciaga Portos opens with a sharp, bitter wave of galbanum and artemisia, backed by a dusty cumin note that immediately signals its eighties heritage. As the scent warms on your skin, the herbal bitterness shifts toward a dry patchouli and geranium heart, keeping a green, slightly sour edge. The base is where this …

Reviews →

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, English Breakfast or Portos?

Portos takes 6 of 7 categories. English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Portos is rated 4.41/5 from 133 votes. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Portos for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, English Breakfast or Portos?

Portos lasts longest (Portos 77/100, English Breakfast 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, English Breakfast or Portos?

Portos projects furthest (Portos 70/100, English Breakfast 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Breakfast and Portos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot and Galbanum.

Is English Breakfast or Portos better for summer or winter?

For summer, English Breakfast is the stronger pick. For winter, Portos is the stronger pick. English Breakfast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in English Breakfast and Portos?

English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin. Portos has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Myrhh and Incense.