Bois du Portugal
CreedEDT1987
Side by side
Bois du Portugal vs. Derby
Is Bois du Portugal better than Derby?
Derby rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
BergamotSandalwoodVetiver
woodyaromaticcitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bois du Portugal and Derby?
| Bois du Portugal | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1987 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bois du Portugal and Derby smell?
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Derby
Leather
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Floral
Animalic
Citrus
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois du Portugal and Derby share?
Top
Bergamot
BergamotLemonArtemisiaPeppermint
Heart
Lavender
AllspiceNutmegBlack PepperRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
MossSandalwoodLeatherPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Floral Notes
Lavender
RoseJasmine
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Bois du Portugal and Derby work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois du Portugal or Derby?
| Bois du Portugal | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Bois du Portugal and Derby?
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
This is what grown-up smells like when it's earned it. Not powder-soft gentleman, not screaming power, something in between that knows exactly where it stands.Derby
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