Cruise Collection - Escale a Portofino by Dior

ezdravkova

very strange.. and no lasting power whatsoever.. great disappointment from dior

Lady Venomtongue

I suppose dear Missk member has said it all about such fragrance ,
for me its utterly dissapointing with such conflicting notes & undetermined persona , full of citruses , woods & herbs ,,, i would conclude its for men use only . Apparently this hilarious Cruise collection is not for me .

missk

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.

guest_

a first class eau de cologne, a really love this very, very luxurious, a must have for the summer time.... unisex stuff....

andrew85

perfect summer scent, but this should be called an unisex cologne. i am a man, and i have and wear this.... perfect neroli - almond fragrance... when you use this, you will smell like a mediterranean breeze comming from the sea... luxurios, fresh eau de cologne..

perfumelover95

This is the perfect perfume to wear in the summer ! Its soo citrussy! I just adore it ! What a great job did dior did on the this perfume! I think that this is one of the best that they have done !

amelie

Fresh and bitter, somewhat sharp and may be fed to male skin but this is an excellent choice for a woman. Pleasant, cooling and long lasting, mysterious, a bit retro but modern at the same time and perfect for hot summer day!
Everyone who loves Dior will appeal to it.

zvoncica

At the beginning it smells like cleaning liquid, and first time I sniffed it I couldnt stand that sharp citrus green smell. Since I dont like sweet or flowery scents I had to give it another try. Second time I sprayed it on hand and didnt smell it for few minutes. Later I felt only calm and cozy scent, really light and pleasant citrus perfume.
Its great for summer and spring, and a daytime use. Bad thing is weak lasting power!!

atenais_only

I find that orange blossom is perfect for summer, but other notes especially musk makes it heavy and too strong for hot days.I would recommend it for the cold rainy summer or night party on the open air.
THough I like it in general and find it modern and casual which is great.

guest_lilly

Pure chemistry... It´s fresh, but like some cleaner. But the bottle is stylish & very nice

MoietToi

I really like the opening it's very fresh,zesty and sparkly. The opening is abit similar to the one in JPG's MaDame. Just sharper,more alive and slightly more sophisticated. I am not sure if I would want this one allthough but it sure is nice.

perfumesheep

I got this as a present and it was love at first sight.This one is perfect for really hot days when you don´t want to wrap yourself in a heavy scent.
It feels like walking through a lemon tree plantation in Italy.It´s fresh,green,woody and of course fruity.
Also Dior did a great job on the bottle which is so elegant.

litldove7

This sends a punch of sharp bitter citrus straight from the get go. I can see why people say it reminds them of dishwashing liquid or Pinesol. To me, this is not a cozy scent. It's more rejuvinating & energizing. Musk and cedar always seem to increase the energizing power of citrus (in this case, bergamot), which I like. It's refreshingly sparkly, cool, crisp, and clean. It dries down to a somewhat softer, SLIGHTLY sweeter citrus with just a bit of crushed flowers mixed in. Weird, but I don't get any spice at all.

Escale a Portofino is a more elegant and refined fresh citrus scent, IMO. Something about it reminds me of Eau de Rochas. The beginning might be too potent for some, so I suggest you try it before you buy it. I can't say that it's a "safe" citrus fragrance. It could even possibly be an acquired taste sort of citrus that I recommend trying first.

Darkangel

I finally got my much desired bottle of this deliciously fresh fragrance. I feel energised and ready for the day with one spritz of Escale. The bottle is simplistic and elegant. LOVE IT!

guest_CC821

this scent is FAB! very "euro" vibe, citrusy, crisp, lemony, it reminds me of fresh pure water and my childhood. i grew up in the philippines and "baby cologne" is quiet popular for kids & adults, most of which is made in Spain...which smells EXACTLY like the new dior scent.
Not floral at all, and for the people, like me, who dont like floral scents since they tend to wear off smelling like a grandma, this is the perfect scent!
i could see why it can be used by men, because my dad used to wear the spain baby cologne too. but not spicy at all...first sniff would give you strong lemon & bergamot notes.
actually a VERY SIMPLE, ELEGANT, YOUNG, EVERYDAY FRESH SCENT. My new fave! (if you like I love love by moschino, burberry summer, or scents similar to these...then this would be a perfect scent for you!)

kewart

This is a refreshing,classy fragrance for hot,summer days. I love the interplay of the lemon with the almond and the woodsy drydown. The bottle is very chic and the whole product is very desirable in my opinion. I keep mine in the fridge by the way!

Auguszta

The first time I smelled it I didn't like it much. It smelled like some dishwasher liquid, boring and one-dimensional. The second time I was hooked. Above anything else I pick up the citruses, the almond and the juniper berries. It's a sharp, refreshing blend that slowly gives way to a soft lemony almond note. A very classy scent for the hottest days of summer.

BethAshley

Recently I was at a department store looking to purchase something on impulse. I was sniffing away and then came across this very different EDT in a stylish bottle...

Escale a Portofino has a very sharp, slightly bitter, bright scent. The dominant notes for me are most definitely citrus and cedar which gives it a somewhat Pinesol cleaner scent. Unfortunately on me the bitter almond note is unnoticeable.

I noticed that many reviewers say that this could be unisex and I believe that is because it is not overly floral or sweet. However, for me it is too light and airy to be a man's scent. I love that it is not fussy or girly and that it is beautifully simple and chic. I can easily imagine a cool, elegant woman wearing this.

This fragrance is perfect for daily use since it is so light. You literally can not spray on too much of it. It is not sensual enough to ever become my favorite fragrance in my collection but it is such a refreshing break from my other fragrances that I know I will keep coming back to it.

liat

Very sparkling, fresh and clean.
It's light but lasting power is decent.
A great everyday perfume. It DOES seem to remind me of the beach. I mean, one sniff and I can totally imagine myself sitting by the sea, smelling the salt and enjoying the breeze. OOOOOOOOh! I can't wait for THAT!

The bottle is also lovely, has a real old-fashioned feel to it.

perfumes_addict

smells like a cheap and old cologne... to citrusy and not lasting at all. to me this is the failure of Dior...

allexa27

i really like the sweet almond dry down on me,.It makes me feel calm and cozy.I know that this is a summer fragrance but for me always will be Christmas smell.smell of lemons ,oranges and nuts.it is very very nice perfume

alina terec

to me it smells a bit like those old colognes from grandpas. it's very citrusy, all lemon but the top note fades away quick and leaves room to a floral middle- base and a bit of wood. it's ok i guess but i don't know if i like it that much...

fruttella

A truly sparkling fragrance, it smells like a lime fresh juice, which I love...Not surprisingly there is no lime in the pyramid but this fragrance makes me dream, laugh and take things positively. For me it stays almost at the same position with Chance Eau Fraiche but does not have the chick and elegancy of the Chanel. I think it will be one of my faves in this summer.

Garfield

One of the best and most elegant fragrances by Dior. I'm addicted to it !

NuriaRose

At the begining there is strong smell like lemon leaf ( the same that you put in your tea) after few minutes you can smell the almond , i am not sure that i like it - i need to test it again , but i like the bottle , its like old version of Coca-Kola
BAd lasting power!!!

Marianne

By the way, why is this called Cruise COLLECTION? Are there going to be fragrances other than Escale a Portofino? Or, maybe, is there already another one?
I would be very curious to test them.

ruby

I love it very refreshing and dynamic with a luxury touch

flannelman

A very nice fresh and summery citrus fragrance. Very elegant, too...

klonk

I like it too! Normally I prefer 'warmer' scents but this one really captivated me. Fresh (citrus all the way), spicy, unusual and classy! Find it a summer fragrance!

Mitsouko

Without extravagance. Simply - summer, easy , characteristic for elegance Dior’s, citrus smell for elegant woman. Traditional and modern.
In reality – very charming fragrance.

jeca

I love this perfume very much, Italian, sharp green citrus :o) Great classic scent, that smells as good as old classic perfumes with citruses I love.

Cappuccino21

At the beginning it was intriguing and I didn't know why. Now I know...I must say I agree with Marianne - you don't consider it a women's fragrance because it simply smells almost the same as Dune for men (I know it because my dad uses it). Did Dior make a copy of his previous product? You decide..

Suseken

It is great.It is fresh,spicy an i like the woody note in its base.

guest_Dawa

I love this scent, and actually, find it very feminine.

My man says it's one of the sexiest perfumes he's smelled on me. So, maybe in a funny way the poster above is right. My man loves it -- me too.

Marianne

I quite like its fresh, spicy scent although I don't consider it a women's fragrance.