Portia vs Signature VI
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories.
PortiaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Signature VIChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Portia1/3
Signature VI2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Signature VI
- Sillage & projection
- Portia
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature VI
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PortiaLe ChameauSignature VIWestern Valley Avenue LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySignature VI
SillagePortia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
floral92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart3 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomRoseJasminePatchouliSandalwood
Base6 to 8 hours
AmberVanillaBlackberryMusk
Top
BergamotCassisGrapefruitPepperAppleLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaOrange BlossomRaspberryRoseStrawberry
Base
AmberCaramelCedarOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Apple and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Portia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,063
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,700
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSignature VIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPortia by Le Chameau is an expressive floral woody musk that balances crisp orchard freshness with a warm, resinous foundation. The scent opens with an invigorating burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and juicy apple. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, an opulent heart of orange blossom, jasmine, and classic…
Reviews →Signature VI reads as a bright fruity floral with a creamy, sunny feel. The opening looks packed with citrus, cassis and apple, then settles into soft florals, berry sweetness and a warm caramel musk base. From the available review, it comes across as a summery scent with a luxe tanning-lotion effect, likely best for …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Portia or Signature VI?
Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories. Portia is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Signature VI is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Portia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Signature VI for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Portia or Signature VI?
Signature VI lasts longest (Signature VI 100/100, Portia 93/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Portia or Signature VI?
Portia projects furthest (Portia 92/100, Signature VI 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Portia and Signature VI smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Apple and Orange Blossom.
Is Portia or Signature VI better for summer or winter?
Portia suits evening wear; Signature VI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Portia and Signature VI?
Portia has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Blackberry and Musk. Signature VI has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Caramel, Cedar and Oakmoss.
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