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Tom Ford Beauty Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum

Not all scents are made equal, and some are so intensely sought-after they sell out before they even reach the virtual shelves. Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino is one such scent. This unisex fragrance has its very own cult following, thanks in small part to its army of celebrity fans (including Harry Styles and Ellie Goulding), but mostly down to its remarkably distinct smell. Tunisian neroli, leather, wood, bergamot, Sicilian lemon and winter yellow mandarin marry more floral and herbal notes of lavender, orange flower, rosemary and amber to create a fragrance that’s all at once playful, seductive and lasting. Layer it up for a more intense hit after dark. Tom Ford describes the Neroli Portofino as a ‘classic eau de cologne that’s rarified with rich, sublime depth… lavishly heightened to utmost opulence’. It doesn’t come cheap though, with 50ml costing £164, 100ml costing £240 and the 250ml (which comes in a beautifully designed bottle with stopper-style top, exclusive to the larger size only) fetching a cool £540. From £164, tomford.co.uk