New York
Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurEau de Toilette1989
Side by side
New York vs. Bois du Portugal
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
| New York | Bois du Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | EDT |
| Launched | 1989 | 1987 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Patricia de Nicolai | Olivier Creed |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
New York
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Lavender
Amber
Cinnamon
Bois du Portugal
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Lemon PetitgrainBergamotThymeArtemisia
Bergamot
Heart
LavenderCinnamonCloveChamomile
Lavender
Base
VanillaIncenseStyraxCivetCastoreumMusk
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| New York | Bois du Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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