WS-OB-1998

Portinari

1998Men

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into warm spicy.

Portinari by O Boticário is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Portinari was launched in 1998. Portinari was created by Thierry Bessard and Joachim Correl. Top notes are Tangerine, Bergamot and Cypress; middle notes are Cloves, Lavender, Basil, Vetiver, Geranium, Sandalwood, Caraway, Patchouli and Coriander; base notes are Vanille, Amber,…

aromatic fresh spicy warm spicy vanilla

Noses: Thierry Bessard · Joachim Correl

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Tangerine, Bergamot, Cypress
Heart· 2–4h
Cloves, Lavender, Basil, Vetiver, Geranium, Sandalwood, Caraway, Patchouli, Coriander
Drydown· 6h+
Vanille, Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

76%

71%

69%

52%

48%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall30%Spring29%Winter25%Summer16%Night51%Day49%Wears male39%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Portinari smell like?

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: aromatic, fresh spicy, warm spicy.

What notes are in Portinari?

Top: Tangerine, Bergamot, Cypress. Heart: Cloves, Lavender, Basil, Vetiver, Geranium, Sandalwood, Caraway, Patchouli, Coriander. Base: Vanille, Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk.

How long does Portinari last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Portinari loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Portinari best for?

Fall is the top pick (30%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Portinari?

Night wear leads at 51%. Day is a secondary pick at 49%.

Is Portinari for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 39% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Portinari?

Composed by Thierry Bessard and Joachim Correl. Released in 1998.