Bois du Portugal
CreedEDT1987
Side by side
Bois du Portugal vs. New York
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 | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1987 | 1989 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
New York
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Lavender
Amber
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
Lemon PetitgrainBergamotThymeArtemisia
Heart
Lavender
LavenderCinnamonCloveChamomile
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
VanillaIncenseStyraxCivetCastoreumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois du Portugal | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Classical structure with a chip on its shoulder. Lavender, cinnamon, vanilla, it plays the hits, but plays them like it means it. Lasts forever, which you'll either love or wear once and move on.New York