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Escale à Portofino Dior 2008

7.3 / 10 244 Ratings

A perfume by Dior for women, released in 2008. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Citrus

Fresh

Green

Floral

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Calabrian bergamot

Italian citron

Sicilian petitgrain

Heart Notes

Orange blossom

Juniper berry

Bitter almond

Base Notes

Cypress

White musk Cedar

Cedar

Galbanum

Caraway

Perfumer

François Demachy

Ratings

Scent

7.3244 Ratings

Longevity

6.0192 Ratings

Sillage

5.7175 Ratings

Bottle

7.7173 Ratings

Value for money

6.541 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 10/01/2025.

Reviews

19 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/24/2021

7Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Kurai
388 Reviews

Kurai

Helpful Review 3

Sunny intermezzo

Out of pure frustration with this never-ending poor weather, I bought a number of colognes hoping that somehow it will magically lead to a chance to wear them - read sunny weather.

As I picked up my parcel from the shop the weather did seem, well, let’s say acceptable. I’ll take it! Time to wear Escale à Portofino immediately.

It turned out a brief moment of joy and flashbacks to summer vacations in the Mediterranean. Thanks to the dominant petitgrain-neroli notes. They provide a mildly bitter citrus-freshness of decent quality and typically short duration.

In all fairness, Escale à Portofino is not unique in that sense. It doesn’t really stand out from the numerous perfumes in the Mediterranean genre. Nevertheless a pleasant scent and guaranteed to induce some summer vibes. Just what I needed today.

01/26/2012

7Scent 2.5Longevity 5Sillage

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

Helpful Review 1

Refined and zesty citrus

Dior's Escale a Portofino, is in my opinion the essential Summer fragrance. Citrusy, pleasantly fresh and full of vitality, this fragrance has me thoroughly impressed.

This fragrance is similar in some instances to the classic 4711 Eau de Cologne, however Escale a Portofino is much more feminine and sparkling.

The spicyness is very subtle to my nose, barely there in fact. I get more citruses and woods than spice in Escale a Portofino.

The scent opens with Sicilian lemon, bergamot and petit grain, which makes for a very bright and energetic opening. Thankfully the lemon in this fragrance doesn't turn sour on the skin or remind me of dishwashing liquid.

This fragrance does indeed have a rather masculine quality, which is brought about by the juniper berries, cedarwood and caraway. In my opinion, Escale a Portofino is perfectly unisex.

Its simplicity is very appealing to me, however this fragrance doesn't last to well. About 2-3 hours was all I could manage to get out of Escale a Portofino which was a shame. Apart from the poor lasting power, Escale a Portofino would make a wonderful casual and refreshing scent for the warmer months.

11/13/2012

8Scent

Smellsogood
75 Reviews

Smellsogood

Dior Citrus

A wonderful clear, green citrus, that mellows into mediteranean florals. Very uplifting and classy. Lovely for summer, but I also like to wear this in January for my post Christmas detox!

04/12/2025

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Akira1005
219 Reviews

Akira1005

A cologne for the upper class on vacation

I read a review that said it smelled like essential oils, so I tried it, but I can't say it smelled like essential oils. If it smelled like essential oils, what would happen to LUSH? Dior has properly polished the essential oils. It doesn't have a harsh smell. That said, it can be said to be aromatic. However, it's not like Aesop's, which makes you feel like you're in the great outdoors, but it's quite sophisticated. It feels like a vacation perfume for the upper class. You're definitely only going to spend time indoors, right? Like...
It smells of dry bergamot, but not so much that you can feel the skin splashing. It's a little subdued. From there, the bitter and rich almonds seamlessly smell. It's the same tone all the time, with no dynamic changes. It feels a bit snobbish, like a young lady wearing white wide pants at a summer resort. It feels quite cold and cool. And yet it's not noisy and it's smooth, which is amazing. It looks ordinary at first glance, but it feels like a slip-on made by the finest shoemaker. It's a casual citrus scent created with the utmost care by a high-end fashion house. It won't interfere with your meal at all. However, the scent does fade quickly. But the upper class won't mind. I think it was made for those people. (I'm a commoner who eats soda bars in the middle of summer.

09/04/2023

1.5Scent 4Longevity 4Sillage

Shemsmeller
206 Reviews

Shemsmeller

Escale to porto insectico

tested at the Sephora de Bellecour in Lyon, I had a lot of trouble finding this reference in France.

I was looking for a cologne and a light, fresh perfume for my lady with this summer seeming to drag on.

I am very happy to have been able to test it in the presence of Madame, it will save me from giving her a bad gift. we didn't like this perfume at all.

It looks like an eau de Cologne mixed with insecticide, it's really repulsive. A sort of blue sapphire in a lighter version and mixed with eau de cologne.

Fortunately the sillage is light and the hold weak, this avoids prolonging this bad experience.

I advise you not to buy it blindly.

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Statements

34 short views on the fragrance

Jazzy76

8 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

When outside it's very hot and you imagine the sea and a mediterranean landscape....just spray this scent! It's a citrusy-aromatic symphony

Gold

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

I really need a citrus-orange boost like this in winter - it's just a perfect no-brainer.
Great for refreshing in the morning.
I love Dior.

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Seta

3 years ago

7Scent

Fine citrus scent: Elegant bergamot refreshed with cedrat. Later, a hint of bitter green. The base is slightly artificial, but a bit more lasting than...

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