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    Side by side

    With the Candlestick vs. Portal

    Clearly related
    Portal by Kingdom Scotland bottle

    Portal

    Kingdom Scotland
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    With the Candlestick wears longer on skin, while Portal projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: With the Candlestick vs. Portal
    With the CandlestickPortal
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLaura OberwetterStephanie Anderson
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    With the Candlestick

    Smoky
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Balsamic
    Cherry
    Leather
    Woody

    Portal

    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cherry wineCinnamon
    Bergamot
    Heart
    Church frankincenseCandle WaxLabdanum
    Herbaceous Notes
    Base
    SmokeMusk
    VetiverScots pine

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: With the Candlestick vs. Portal
    With the CandlestickPortal
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one leans architectural, not sweet. Cherry wine gives it initial body but cinnamon prevents any dessert-like drift. The frankincense and smoke carry the load after the first hour.With the Candlestick
    The opening is clean enough to wear anywhere. Then the vetiver arrives and brings its earthy, deeply herbal presence. Scots pine takes up residence for hours.Portal