Portraits of Portofino Birkholz 2022

This is a fantastic fresh perfume for Summer & Spring. The citrus used smells very high quality to me and a step up from those you will find in designer offerings. I was able to find a pretty good deal on a discounter but full price is definitely steep. It’s definitely similar to Tygar and perfumes in that family however this one is more Mandarin/ orange based and a larger emphasis on florals. My only complaint is longevity & silage could be better however for a fresh perfume its not bad I get about 5-6 hours on skin with moderate projection for the first 2 hours

Portraits of Portofino is a lemonade tasted admiring the landscapes of this unique place of enchanting beauty.
The sensations it gives are those of vitality and freshness, with citrus fruits (especially lemon) as the absolute stars, made more airy by the white flowers, which create something I really like.
It feels like being touched by the crisp air, refreshed and invigorated.
A persistent and elegant citrus fruitiness.

After finally getting my hands on Afternoon Swim (AS), I came across someone here on Parfumo who, after I expressed my enthusiasm for AS, told me about "Portraits of Portofino" by "Birkholz." He was even kind enough to send me a small sample of his fragrance.

Pros:
When I sprayed Portofino for the first time, I immediately realized how incredibly much I like the scent. It reminds me very strongly of AS, although I feel that Portofino is a bit fruitier. From the DNA, I also see Turathi Blue as a similar scent. It is simply an unbelievably refreshing and yet long-lasting fragrance, which I particularly see for the warm season (undoubtedly, you can wear the scent all year round). In contrast to AS, it lasts significantly longer, and the sillage is stronger than with AS. That was the reason for me to buy a full bottle of this and, unfortunately, part with my AS. This is because I want to keep expensive fragrances like those from LV in my collection only if I don't have a comparably great alternative.

Similarities:
I notice similarities to AS and also to Turathi Blue. Since the latter is said to have a striking similarity to Tygar, I can imagine that this one is also similar.

Cons:
Personally, I still find the scent not to be inexpensive. I mean, when you buy Louis Vuitton, you also buy this globally recognized brand image and receive a (in my opinion) wonderful bottle with a magnetic cap. The packaging is also very elegantly done. With Birkholz, the bottle seems valuable, but the cap less so. While it is also heavy, it is neither magnetic nor made of metal inside (though it is made of metal on the outside!). The packaging is also absolutely simple. I don't quite understand why this line is more expensive at Birkholz, but so be it.

Conclusion: One of my new favorite fragrances, in a chic bottle with great longevity and sillage, though the price could be set a bit lower.

I had the opportunity to test Portraits of Portofino extensively today and I am very torn. The first impression was a revelation for me; I really felt like I was on vacation in Italy. Especially a specific note (which I still don't quite know what it is) reminded me extremely of my last trip to Italy and mentally transported me back. Thank goodness I had the chance to test the fragrance thoroughly at home, because now comes the big downside! The longevity... after about 3 hours, the scent was only detectable up close. For over 200 euros, I expect something different - sorry!

If the longevity/siage had been better, I would have considered buying it for summer, because it really does smell very good. But as it stands, I’ll save myself the trip to Portofino.

EDIT after 8 months:

After 8 months in the closet, I had to test Portraits of Portofino again, and what can I say, the fragrance has experienced a significant improvement. Sprayed on, and after 8 hours it was still detectable, on my shirt even 4 days later. What exactly happened to this fragrance during that time, I can't say (too little time to mature from the start?) but now it finally has proper punch. That's why I had to revise my review! No trace of longevity/siage problems anymore!

With just one spray, I find myself on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. A warm summer evening is coming to an end. A sweet and fresh scent fills the air. Lemons grow everywhere, their sturdy trees casting long shadows in the setting sun. You jump into the water; it feels refreshing and tingling on your skin. Petals float on the surface of the water, getting caught in your hair. They linger long after, evoking summer, lemon, white blossoms, and the bittersweet memory of that one evening.