Bois du Portugal
CreedEDT1987
Side by side
Bois du Portugal vs. Marlborough Cologne
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
| Bois du Portugal | Marlborough Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Cologne |
| Launched | 1987 | 1877 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Marlborough Cologne
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Herbal
Rose
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
—Heart
Lavender
Lavender
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
CedarGeranium
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois du Portugal | Marlborough Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
A formula with no interest in trends. It will not announce itself across a room, but it will outlast the meeting, the commute, and most modern fragrances.Marlborough Cologne