Fragrance comparison

Mad World vs Fleur de Portofino

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

Mad World

Carolina Herrera

3.6043 votes

Rank #21,809 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fleur de Portofino

Tom Ford

4.021,253 votes

Rank #25,141 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Portofino takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mad World
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fleur de Portofino
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mad World3/7

Fleur de Portofino4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Portofino
Community sentiment: Fleur de Portofino
Longevity: Fleur de Portofino
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Portofino
Value for money: Mad World
Versatility: Mad World
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mad World

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mad WorldCarolina Herrera

Fleur de PortofinoTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

4.02/ 5 · 1,253 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur de PortofinoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

43 votes

36%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,253 votes

Category winnerFleur de PortofinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Portofino

SillageFleur de Portofino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMad WorldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

floral72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

oud30%

white floral100%

citrus86%

floral72%

sweet58%

honey44%

fruity30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lapsang Souchong TeaOsmanthus

Base4-5 hrs

AkigalawoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

TangerineBergamotSyringaSicilian LemonOrange LeafViolet Leaf

Heart

Black locustJasmineOrange BlossomMagnoliaOsmanthusMoroccan Rose

Base

Black locust HoneyAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CivetVanillaTolu BalsamLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Osmanthus and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Mad World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMad WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex40

Women47

Casual 44%Work 38%Date 11%Party 7%

Men5

Unisex41

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,809

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMad WorldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Mad World bursts open with a bright splash of tart lemon and cold-pressed bergamot. The citrus hits immediately. It cuts through morning fog. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing opening softens into a serene heart of smoky Lapsang Souchong tea leaves and velvety osmanthus petals. The combination feels…

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Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino opens with a bright citrus splash of Sicilian lemon and tangerine, feeling like a crisp sea breeze. As the initial zest cools, the fragrance shifts focus to white floral notes, dominated by a syrupy black locust blossom. A distinct drizzle of acacia honey underlies the heart, giving the flo…

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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, Mad World or Fleur de Portofino?

Fleur de Portofino takes 4 of 7 categories. Mad World is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes; Fleur de Portofino is rated 4.02/5 from 1,253 votes. Choose Mad World for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Portofino for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mad World or Fleur de Portofino?

Fleur de Portofino lasts longest (Fleur de Portofino 60/100, Mad World 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mad World or Fleur de Portofino?

Fleur de Portofino projects furthest (Fleur de Portofino 56/100, Mad World 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mad World and Fleur de Portofino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Osmanthus and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Mad World or Fleur de Portofino better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mad World is the stronger pick. For winter, Mad World is the stronger pick. Mad World suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mad World and Fleur de Portofino?

Mad World has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lapsang Souchong Tea and Osmanthus, a base of Akigalawood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Fleur de Portofino has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Syringa and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Black locust, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Black locust Honey, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Civet and Vanilla.