Bois du Portugal
CreedEDT1987
Side by side
Bois du Portugal vs. Rainmaker
Bois du Portugal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Rainmaker projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bois du Portugal | Rainmaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1987 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | Shelley Waddington |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Rainmaker
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Earthy
Patchouli
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
Silver PineGreen NotesCitruses
Heart
Lavender
PatchouliIncenseIrisRhododendron
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
Balsam FirOakmossCedarAmerican Sequoia WoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois du Portugal | Rainmaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Most woody chypres announce themselves. This one thinks about it first. The opening reads cool, almost medicinal, silver pine and green that smells like crushed stems.Rainmaker