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    Bois du Portugal vs. Elite

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    Elite

    Floris
    Eau de Toilette1980
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois du Portugal vs. Elite
    Bois du PortugalElite
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Toilette
    Launched19871980
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerOlivier Creed—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois du Portugal

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Citrus
    Amber
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Elite

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Leather
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    BergamotJuniper BerriesGrapefruitPetitgrain
    Heart
    Lavender
    Balsam FirLavenderBay Leaf
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
    OakmossLeatherCedarwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois du Portugal vs. Elite
    Bois du PortugalElite
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    Elite gives you the full barbershop experience: crisp bergamot, juniper berry, and grapefruit cutting through to a leather drydown that actually has presence. This is refinement with spine.Elite

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bois du Portugal vs. Elite
    Bois du PortugalElite
    3.4 oz—$100.64ecosmetics

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