@@ThePerfumeGuy please do, I have the EDP version and I just love how fresh it is, I was thinkinng about getting a bottle of FM Portrait of a lady until I read that it smell similar.
I was gifted a bottle of Belgravia Chypre and it really is a beautiful fragrance for anyone. A perfect date scent. The fragrance is actually still available on the Penhaligon's website.
Awesome comparison! I'm not a fan of rose yet, but whenever I feel like diving into roses I'll certainly come back to this video. Quite a tsunami of expertise coming through quite effortlessly here really, as always thanks for sharing!
Ooh thank you for doing this as I was one of them to send you this question. I'm happy that you also featured portrait of a lady dupes too. Grateful...
I bought myself l'eau capitale for my birthday by trusting in your opinion and it is sublime! my mother told me that I wear different perfumes every day but this one fits me like a glove so thank you !!
I think the eau capitale launched their beginning of this year! I remember I got it around my bday in Jan! 😊💕 I bought the rose othenial candle months ago and the perfume is sooo good!!
Eau capitale I like the most of all Diptyque fragrances I tested so far. I will probably buy it. I hesitated a bit, because I think it tends to smell more feminine than masculine. But over all I think it is wearable for both genders.
@@ThePerfumeGuy thank u for introducing me to this house. Lol, you had me at POAL alternative in your solo porpora videoe 😊... video topic suggestion, TT feminine leaning, fresh smelling, warm weather appropriate frags with beast mode projection and longevity. All TT reviews online seem to focus on masculine leaning, sweet smelling, cold weather scents... just a thought. BTW, if it is not obvious yet, big fan of your reviews, I use them to guide my purchases 😁
Finally got POAL last month and love it. Got Musc Rav earlier this year. Both intense frags. Love House of Diptyque as well and yes I do think Eau Cap has its place. I’ll be getting more from Diptyque soon. Enjoyed the vid. Thanks ✌🏽
How does Capitale compare to Durga's Rose Atlantic? I tried that one and on me it smells like great rose with not so great marijuana lol The opening is amazing. Totally different rose from L'Ombre dans le Eau, which smells like Nair to me.
Got a deal on bottle of Penhaligons Belgravia Chypre. I think it is discontinued. I ❤️ Eau Capitale but it can get a little oppressive if you overspray. I haven’t smelled Portrait of A Lady in years. I cannot recall it. I have Molton Brown’s Rosa Absolute and it reminds me of Eau Capitale. I do believe Rosa Absolute is definitely discontinued.
Portrait of a lady . With my eyes closed, I was guessing an Oud & Rose combination enhanced with Musk. I've heard a lot about it, so maybe that's why I'm disappointed. An elegant perfume with nicely matched notes, balanced, with a real olfactory dimension. But what saddens me is that I feel like I've smelled it before... many times before. A Cypriot Rose, aromatic and woody. The spicy Patchouli gives it an exotic aspect, like a Cambodian or Laotian Oud. A Rose raised by a trio Musk, Blackcurrant and Raspberry omnipresent. I have ghostly and chypre scents of Coriander, Ambrette, Styrax, Mugwort and Chamomile. Released in 2010 this is a precursor, but it reminds me of so many others: - "Rose & White Musk Absolute" Jo Malone - "Rose Exaltante" Mizensir - "White Patchouli" Tom Ford - "Cafe Rose" Tom Ford - Rose Oud" Nicolai Parfumeur - etc... 7,5/10
You should try red shoes from Jaques faith and you'll see it's almost the same for me it's even better it doesn't have the heavy hanah and clove in the portrait of the lady that old cheap house in the gulf used to smell like which it do remaind me of... the rose is more sparkly its also warm spicy but in a nice balanced way
Thanks for this great comparision video! I must say that I really enjoy both of them. Belgravia Chypre seems to be a Limited Edition, it's a nice fragrance, but I think I prefere Fashion Decree when it comes to strong, green patchouli scents. Greetings from Germany 🙋
"It does feel similar to POAL and then does not" love hearing you saying that......lol. I think that porpora is more wearable from a masculine point of view or maybe more unisex. Somewhat surprised that its not the 1st runner up to POAL. Paolo will be sad to hear that.....just joking
Hi Sebastian, I was really puzzled when I saw the title 😂. I don’t find them alike and actually I love PoA and Eau Capitale doesn’t really work for me. I might check some of the others you mentioned out. Thank you!!
Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews Probably because of the notes listed, as you mentioned. As always, great explanation, I’m sure it will help all those in doubt out there!
Do you think the Portrait of a Body Oil and hair oil smells just like the perfume or is it a waste to buy. Is the oil off putting ? Thanks for the review ✨
@@ThePerfumeGuy 😆 Thanks so much Sebastian!!! Appreciate the prompt reply 💞✨💞 I ordered two bottles but found no reviews, maybe I’ll be the first lol. 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾😊
..i sorta lost u at the end, “they do, but they dont, but they do, yet it dont,..” hehehe. Lol, but i just sampled both at Nordstroms,...i liked capitale a bit more👍🤝🤝
Eden Perfumes also has an alternative for Portrait of a Lady as well (they call it Portrait of a Woman). And it's vegan and cruelty free. I have it and like it, I would say it has a stronger incense but a more toned down patchouli compared to the current version of POAL. The rose is the same to my nose. I prefer the Eden one because I like incense more than patchouli, also it's much cheaper (you can buy 30 ml for 24 pounds). It has good longevity (lasts all day) and leaves a trail behind you.
I would say eau de minthe is more aftershave-y and "masculine". Eau capitale is softer and more unisex. They are very different but I prefer Eau Capitale. Scent perception and enjoyment really depends on each individual though; have you sampled them both?
There are no dupes for Portrait. Eau Capital reminded me of Alexander McQueen’s Kingdom. That dirty rose note and middle notes. Kingdom has that BO kinda cumin thing going on at first tho.
just received Portrait and it is pretty amazing. Just buy it quit thinking about it. When I first spray POAL it smells like P*%%Y! Im not kidding! Get your nose on it and you will probably agree with me. Let me just say that does not mean it smells bad. No not at all. Im just saying what no one else will.
I don’t know the portrait of a lady I brought the big bottle and when I got it I was disappointed because it was such a female kind of smell there’s nothing manly about it smells like a perfume for women never again
It would be a nice way for you to learn to enjoy wearing unisex fragrances. Just start wearing it and enjoy the Rose, Spices, Patchouli, the Fruits and more!! Otherwise stick to Macy's! :)
The line between fragrance enthusiasm and an addiction is blurry. With so much fragrance in your collection, you might have crossed that line without knowing it.
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I heard molton brown new EDP Rose absolute smell like portrait of a lady too?
I love the EDT. I layer it with Guerlain Bois Mysteriuex and it reminds me a bit of POAL so I must try the EDP then.
@@ThePerfumeGuy please do, I have the EDP version and I just love how fresh it is, I was thinkinng about getting a bottle of FM Portrait of a lady until I read that it smell similar.
Very interesting, will check when I can! :)
I was gifted a bottle of Belgravia Chypre and it really is a beautiful fragrance for anyone. A perfect date scent. The fragrance is actually still available on the Penhaligon's website.
Thank you! I much prefer eau capitale. Your description is perfect. I find poal to be a bit cloying to my sensitive nose, beautiful scent though.
Hi, to my nose the dry down of Diptyque Eau Capitale was exact to Estee Lauder Knowing...
So today I purchased both - I can smell the difference and I’m celebrating that . Can’t decide which one is my favourite 🤩
EAU capitale is the best one I used the world almost expensive brands but my favorite is eau capitale dioutyque thanks Diptyque
Awesome comparison! I'm not a fan of rose yet, but whenever I feel like diving into roses I'll certainly come back to this video. Quite a tsunami of expertise coming through quite effortlessly here really, as always thanks for sharing!
Ooh thank you for doing this as I was one of them to send you this question. I'm happy that you also featured portrait of a lady dupes too. Grateful...
You're welcome, glad to do it.
I bought myself l'eau capitale for my birthday by trusting in your opinion and it is sublime! my mother told me that I wear different perfumes every day but this one fits me like a glove so thank you !!
Happy birthday!
@@ThePerfumeGuy ah ah thank you Sebastian!!!
I think the eau capitale launched their beginning of this year! I remember I got it around my bday in Jan! 😊💕 I bought the rose othenial candle months ago and the perfume is sooo good!!
Great video Sebastian! POAL is my favourite fragrance ever!!!!
I use Protait of a lady, and i love it. Everyone makes me compliments whenever I put it on
POAL was toooo feminine for me, Lyric Man still rains supreme as the best Rose cologne for me
Eau capitale I like the most of all Diptyque fragrances I tested so far. I will probably buy it. I hesitated a bit, because I think it tends to smell more feminine than masculine. But over all I think it is wearable for both genders.
I agree! Similar, but so different. I love love love them both. Great review.
Bought TT Porpora based on your recommendation and am soooooo happy! I love Porpora ❤. I have POAL as well and love them both...
I'm so glad!
@@ThePerfumeGuy thank u for introducing me to this house. Lol, you had me at POAL alternative in your solo porpora videoe 😊... video topic suggestion, TT feminine leaning, fresh smelling, warm weather appropriate frags with beast mode projection and longevity. All TT reviews online seem to focus on masculine leaning, sweet smelling, cold weather scents... just a thought. BTW, if it is not obvious yet, big fan of your reviews, I use them to guide my purchases 😁
Belgravia is not discontinued. I just bought it back in June 2020. Maybe they are low on stock and don't a supply chain to support ingredients yet.
Finally got POAL last month and love it. Got Musc Rav earlier this year. Both intense frags. Love House of Diptyque as well and yes I do think Eau Cap has its place. I’ll be getting more from Diptyque soon. Enjoyed the vid. Thanks ✌🏽
Check out French Lover, its another good one,too!!
Ryan Ramirez will do. Love FM’s frags..
What about with porpora?
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day
I have Eau Capitale and it’s a beast I haven’t put my nose on POL yet tho.
What a great review as always!
I HATE POAL and LOVE Eau Capital.....thats how similar I think they are XD
I have porpora, but it doesn't last long on the skin and is not nearly as good, and I think it's better to get POAL instead on trying to save money.
Just got my nose on POAT. Eau Capitale is the winner in my opinion of course.
Is POAL too feminine?
Like he said try for yourself guys. Fragrances are truly subjective!
POAL is a masterpiece, wort every penny
How does Capitale compare to Durga's Rose Atlantic? I tried that one and on me it smells like great rose with not so great marijuana lol The opening is amazing. Totally different rose from L'Ombre dans le Eau, which smells like Nair to me.
Got a deal on bottle of Penhaligons Belgravia Chypre. I think it is discontinued.
I ❤️ Eau Capitale but it can get a little oppressive if you overspray. I haven’t smelled Portrait of A Lady in years. I cannot recall it. I have Molton Brown’s Rosa Absolute and it reminds me of Eau Capitale. I do believe Rosa Absolute is definitely discontinued.
Great content really enjoying these videos
Hello Sir,
It is requested to review the Lunosa from Xerjoff.
Portrait of a lady .
With my eyes closed, I was guessing an Oud & Rose combination enhanced with Musk.
I've heard a lot about it, so maybe that's why I'm disappointed.
An elegant perfume with nicely matched notes, balanced, with a real olfactory dimension.
But what saddens me is that I feel like I've smelled it before... many times before.
A Cypriot Rose, aromatic and woody.
The spicy Patchouli gives it an exotic aspect, like a Cambodian or Laotian Oud.
A Rose raised by a trio Musk, Blackcurrant and Raspberry omnipresent.
I have ghostly and chypre scents of Coriander, Ambrette, Styrax, Mugwort and Chamomile.
Released in 2010 this is a precursor, but it reminds me of so many others:
- "Rose & White Musk Absolute" Jo Malone
- "Rose Exaltante" Mizensir
- "White Patchouli" Tom Ford
- "Cafe Rose" Tom Ford
- Rose Oud" Nicolai Parfumeur
- etc...
7,5/10
You should try red shoes from Jaques faith and you'll see it's almost the same for me it's even better it doesn't have the heavy hanah and clove in the portrait of the lady that old cheap house in the gulf used to smell like which it do remaind me of... the rose is more sparkly its also warm spicy but in a nice balanced way
Is eau capitale unisex? I’m a big fan of POAL. Thanks
I would say definitely yes
Thanks for this great comparision video! I must say that I really enjoy both of them. Belgravia Chypre seems to be a Limited Edition, it's a nice fragrance, but I think I prefere Fashion Decree when it comes to strong, green patchouli scents. Greetings from Germany 🙋
Very interesting, as usual. Now I have to try Portrait Of A Lady!!
Yes, you must
Don't blind buy it though. It is not for everyone.
Are there any fragrances like POAL but heavier on the incense?
I'm not a fan of either of those two but POAL is different and maybe even better although it gives me a headache.
I found the rose in eau capitale to lean more towards rose and cuir than POAL
Great review🥰 Hope you ranking sensual fragrances
I shall try the alternatives. This Is a nice scent
Another great video. Which other FM fragrances were slightly changed after the Estee Lauder take over?... :0 🤯😲😭
"It does feel similar to POAL and then does not" love hearing you saying that......lol. I think that porpora is more wearable from a masculine point of view or maybe more unisex. Somewhat surprised that its not the 1st runner up to POAL. Paolo will be sad to hear that.....just joking
Poal is feminine on my skin. Reminds me of a old ladies purse
P.O.A.L is the G.O.A.T
A.G.R.E.E. !!!
@@ThePerfumeGuy 🤔 oooo! Whats that stand for? ....oh Agree I see now 🤣🤣
LOL!
Hi Sebastian, I was really puzzled when I saw the title 😂. I don’t find them alike and actually I love PoA and Eau Capitale doesn’t really work for me. I might check some of the others you mentioned out. Thank you!!
There really is an idea out there that people think they are similar. I have heard and read many comments. :)
Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews Probably because of the notes listed, as you mentioned. As always, great explanation, I’m sure it will help all those in doubt out there!
Thank you- loved similarities please do more like this
Personally I'd take porpora over portrait, but I'd take une rose over them all 👑
Haha!! Une Rose is quite nice! :)
They are very similar to me but Eau Capitale is more Beast
Do you think the Portrait of a Body Oil and hair oil smells just like the perfume or is it a waste to buy. Is the oil off putting ? Thanks for the review ✨
I think their products are good I'm just not a products user LOL! But their stuff is pretty darn good! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy 😆 Thanks so much Sebastian!!! Appreciate the prompt reply 💞✨💞 I ordered two bottles but found no reviews, maybe I’ll be the first lol. 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾😊
Both really brilliant. Need to get 5 bottles of each before someone decides to reformulate them haa
And eau de protection by etat libre d’orange
Great, I was all set on grabbing PoaL. Damn you and your expertise!
which one is more masculine?
Hello! Do you have plans on posting a video regarding Le Labo’s city exclusives? If so, that would be amazing!
..i sorta lost u at the end, “they do, but they dont, but they do, yet it dont,..” hehehe. Lol, but i just sampled both at Nordstroms,...i liked capitale a bit more👍🤝🤝
Bro you also work hard for our's💜🌸
POAL makes me very dizzy
Parfumerie Generale - Isparta smells like a lighter version of Portrait of a Lady
Eden Perfumes also has an alternative for Portrait of a Lady as well (they call it Portrait of a Woman). And it's vegan and cruelty free.
I have it and like it, I would say it has a stronger incense but a more toned down patchouli compared to the current version of POAL. The rose is the same to my nose. I prefer the Eden one because I like incense more than patchouli, also it's much cheaper (you can buy 30 ml for 24 pounds). It has good longevity (lasts all day) and leaves a trail behind you.
Love that from dyptique need to try portrait of a lady
Portrait of a Lady smells like old lady perfume to my nose.
Are these unisex or for men?
Portrait of a lady, for women or also men?
It's quite unisex to me. Very spicy! :)
Thx I smell it once, verry spicy for men and women..... but so expensive
Please compare Fredrick Malle's Promise with fragrances like Aventus and Suavage because it can wreck over-hyped fragrances any day 😂
LOL!
@@ThePerfumeGuy please 🙏🏻😇
I’m torn between Eau de Minthe and Eau Capitale which one is better?
I would say eau de minthe is more aftershave-y and "masculine". Eau capitale is softer and more unisex. They are very different but I prefer Eau Capitale. Scent perception and enjoyment really depends on each individual though; have you sampled them both?
I love porpora
What do you like most of TT?
I have Eau Capitale and A decant of POAL( I wanna love it...but POAL is still too heavy)
Is Porpora heavy?
Poal vs diptyque like thiên đường (heaven) vs địa ngục (hell)
Next one in this series could be Fidelis vs. The Moon vs. Bois d'Ascese vs. Revealed Sandalwood.
There are no dupes for Portrait. Eau Capital reminded me of Alexander McQueen’s Kingdom. That dirty rose note and middle notes. Kingdom has that BO kinda cumin thing going on at first tho.
just received Portrait and it is pretty amazing. Just buy it quit thinking about it. When I first spray POAL it smells like P*%%Y! Im not kidding! Get your nose on it and you will probably agree with me. Let me just say that does not mean it smells bad. No not at all. Im just saying what no one else will.
😮
portrait of a lady is a flat scent that brings nothing new
I don’t know the portrait of a lady I brought the big bottle and when I got it I was disappointed because it was such a female kind of smell there’s nothing manly about it smells like a perfume for women never again
It would be a nice way for you to learn to enjoy wearing unisex fragrances. Just start wearing it and enjoy the Rose, Spices, Patchouli, the Fruits and more!! Otherwise stick to Macy's! :)
You’re funny Macy’s I like that one I’ll give it a try thank you for your reply
Sebastian is a fox
Undeveloped nose 🤣🤣🤣
Am I the only one that smells simularity between POAL and Soir de Lune by Sisly???
@@loekbrandts1606 i know, me too
The line between fragrance enthusiasm and an addiction is blurry. With so much fragrance in your collection, you might have crossed that line without knowing it.
You forgot passion!
You
thank you for this comparsion .. I hunted down eau Capitale now for a blind buy .. for a price close next to nothing.. I am courious !!
o.k. i am drunk .. okeee..