Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Portinari Memórias 2025

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

4 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Portinari Memórias 2025

O Boticário

4.1828 votes

Rank #42,024 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 4 of 7 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Portinari Memórias 2025
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Navigator4/7

Portinari Memórias 20253/7

Ratings & consensus: Portinari Memórias 2025
Community sentiment: Portinari Memórias 2025
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: Navigator
Versatility: Portinari Memórias 2025
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Navigator

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

Portinari Memórias 2025O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 73%Had 5%Want 22%

Category winnerPortinari Memórias 2025Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerPortinari Memórias 2025Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

BergamotLemonGreen AppleDavana

Heart

CloveRosemaryCinammonNutmegTonka BeanJuniper

Base

VetiverMuskAmberSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerPortinari Memórias 2025Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNavigatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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Portinari Memórias 2025 by O Boticário is a fresh, aromatic fougere crafted for everyday wear. It opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, zesty lemon, and bright bergamot that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus settles, warm kitchen spices take over, featuring a cozy blend of cinnamon, clove, a…

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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, Navigator or Portinari Memórias 2025?

Navigator takes 4 of 7 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Portinari Memórias 2025 is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Portinari Memórias 2025 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Portinari Memórias 2025?

Navigator lasts longest (Navigator 66/100, Portinari Memórias 2025 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Portinari Memórias 2025?

Navigator projects furthest (Navigator 57/100, Portinari Memórias 2025 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and Portinari Memórias 2025 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Patchouli and Nutmeg.

Is Navigator or Portinari Memórias 2025 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, Portinari Memórias 2025 is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear; Portinari Memórias 2025 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and Portinari Memórias 2025?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Portinari Memórias 2025 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Green Apple and Davana, heart notes of Clove, Rosemary, Cinammon and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.