Bois du Portugal
CreedEDT1987
Side by side
Bois du Portugal vs. Bon Viveur
Bois du Portugal wears longer on skin, while Bon Viveur projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bois du Portugal | Bon Viveur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1987 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | John Stephen |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Bon Viveur
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
BasilBay LeafLemongrassLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
Lavender
WatermelonCloveGinBlack Pepper
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
CedarVetiverOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois du Portugal | Bon Viveur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
Bon Viveur doesn't perform. It presides. The gin-watermelon heart is an unusual move, sweet and sharp at once, but it works because the structure underneath is airtight.Bon Viveur