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Portuguese Man O' War
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Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Different note lists

The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Zoologist Perfumes Portuguese Man O' War bottle
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Portuguese Man O' War

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
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Listed year20252023
Leading accordsfresh spicy · smoky · aromaticaromatic · woody · fresh
Notes unique to this recordGinger, Immortelle, Saffron, gunpowder, Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Seaweed, Sandalwood, TonkaMetallic notes, Aldehydes, Cassis, latex, Fir, Lavender, Violet, Hedione, Magnolia, Incense, Oakmoss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Coumarin
Longevity / 53.76 · 114 votes3.91 · 22 votes
Projection / 42.66 · 114 votes2.77 · 22 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

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Ingredients, side by side.

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A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Portuguese Man O' War

Perfume · 20% brand-stated concentration · US listing · 60 mL bottle

Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water (aqua), Benzyl salicylate, Acetyl cedrene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citral, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate

Source: Zoologist official ingredient register, updated 2026-06-23 · Checked 2026-09-22

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Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and smoky direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.