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Paul Smith

Portrait for Men

Perfumer: Barnabé Fillion

2013MenModern
8.1/ 10
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Paul Smith Portrait for Men is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, lightly spicy opening of bergamot, green tea and pink pepper over a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Spicy
  8. Woody

What does Portrait for Men smell like?

At first, bergamot and green tea give a citrusy, green freshness, while pink pepper adds a sharp touch of spice. Moving into the heart, cassia and geranium bring a floral, powdery softness. As it dries, tolu balm, cedarwood, myrrh and cistus come forward, leaving a woody, resinous and slightly sweet finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with evening and business settings following behind. It reads masculine, though the fresh, floral side keeps it from feeling heavy. Kenzo Kenzo Power (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Green tea
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Cassia
    • Geranium
  3. Towards evening

    • Tolu balm
    • Cedarwood
    • Myrrh

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Spring
  • 18%
    Summer
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Office
    17%
  • Nighttime
    11%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026