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    Porthole vs. Tales from Zanzibar

    Very similar
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    Is Porthole better than Tales from Zanzibar?

    Porthole peaks in summer, while Tales from Zanzibar belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    White Musk
    fruitysweettropicalfreshcitrusfresh spicymusky

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Porthole and Tales from Zanzibar?

    Key facts: Porthole vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    PortholeTales from Zanzibar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCamille ChemardinHarrison Sherwood
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Porthole and Tales from Zanzibar smell?

    Porthole

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Tropical
    Fresh
    Salty
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky

    Tales from Zanzibar

    Fruity
    Green
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Tropical
    Musky
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Porthole and Tales from Zanzibar share?

    Top
    PineappleIodineBergamot
    LimeMintBlood MandarinPink Pepper
    Heart
    Passion FruitGingerWhite Flowers
    GuavaBlackcurrantCoconut
    Base
    CaramelWhite MuskWoods
    FruitsMuskAmbergrisMossOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Porthole or Tales from Zanzibar?

    Community verdict: Porthole vs. Tales from Zanzibar
    PortholeTales from Zanzibar
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Porthole and Tales from Zanzibar?

    If tropical fruit is the genre, Porthole is the dare. Pineapple and passion fruit could be a cliché, but iodine and salt refuse to let it coast. The real trick?Porthole
    Tales from Zanzibar opens sharp and citrus-forward before becoming surprisingly lush in the heart. The coconut in the middle stages softens everything nicely, and the drydown has a clean, warm.Tales from Zanzibar

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    About Porthole vs. Tales from Zanzibar.