Bois du Portugal EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1987 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bois du Portugal - 872 EDP
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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.
No. 872 leans on the same lavender-cedar-sandalwood skeleton as Creed's Bois du Portugal and captures its dry, old-world elegance reasonably well, but it lacks the original's Mysore sandalwood richness and settles into a thinner, more generic woody-aromatic drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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-aromatic composition that reads warm and appropriate through fall and winter, while feeling heavy in hot weather.
Occasions
Classic and restrained, it's built for the office and formal settings where a quiet, tailored signature matters more than sillage.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, powdery
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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