Creed 1987 EDP

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Bois du Portugal

by Olivier Creed

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Creed Bois du Portugal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Olivier Creed. Bois du Portugal opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Ambergris. Creed's Bois du Portugal carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Bois du Portugal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood33%
Cedar28%
Vetiver21%
Ambergris18%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcool (Alcohol), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Aqua (Water), Linalool, Eugenol, Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Bois du Portugal opens with a sharp, bright burst of bergamot, quickly ushering in a remarkably distinctive lavender note - often described as 'sparkling' or even 'Sweet Tarts-like'. This aromatic heart then settles into a luxurious, warm blend of creamy sandalwood, rugged cedar, and earthy vetiver, all underpinned by Creed's signature ambergris for a refined, subtly animalic depth. It's a scent that manages to be fresh, woody, and gently powdery all at once.

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