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    Side by side

    Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum vs. Bois du Portugal

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum peaks in spring, while Bois du Portugal belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum vs. Bois du Portugal
    Pour Monsieur Eau de ParfumBois du Portugal
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDT
    Launched20161987
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJacques PolgeOlivier Creed
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Lavender
    Woody
    Earthy
    Powdery

    Bois du Portugal

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Citrus
    Amber
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangePetitgrain
    Bergamot
    Heart
    CardamomNutmeg
    Lavender
    Base
    VanillaOakmossVetiverMyrrh
    SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum vs. Bois du Portugal
    Pour Monsieur Eau de ParfumBois du Portugal
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a well-mannered fragrance with a sharp citrus opening that settles into something warmer and more complex. The drydown gets woody and slightly resinous, which is where it earns its keep.Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum
    Bois du Portugal has been holding its own since 1987 without chasing trends. That restraint is precisely what makes it work. This is not a safe choice in the way that a mass-market freshie is safe;.Bois du Portugal