Is Aromara Lisbon Woods a dupe of Creed Bois du Portugal?
Bois du Portugal EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1987 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lisbon Woods Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bois du Portugal
- Lisbon Woods
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Bois du Portugal is undeniably 'old money' a classic gentleman's scent that, despite some calling it 'grandpa-ish', largely gets a pass due to its sheer quality. It's a divisive one for age, but praised for its timeless class and masterful blend.
Lisbon Woods is Aromara's Extrait take on Creed's Bois du Portugal, a timeless lavender-cedar gentleman's scent. The cedar-sandalwood heart is close to Creed's blend, though it reads flatter and less resinous than the original's decades-aged formula, and the vetiver-ambergris base doesn't reach quite the same depth - but it's a credible everyday alternative at a fraction of the price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its classic, refined fougere profile makes it excellent for formal occasions and offices, conveying a sense of mature confidence. While arguably too potent and 'old-school' for everyday casual wear, some reviewers do consider it an 'any occasion' masterpiece. Performance is generally strong, although some report it settling to a skin scent after a few hours.
Seasons
A dry, woody lavender-cedar composition suits cool autumn and winter wear; it lacks the brightness to feel right in summer heat.
Occasions
Classic and restrained, it reads as formal and office-appropriate first, with limited use as a casual or sport scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Without lemon
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