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Creed Bois du Portugal vs Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon
Bois du Portugal for the community favourite, The Inimitable William Penhaligon for the value.
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Notes
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Lavender
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmbergris
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
69%
Lavender
61%
Citrus
52%
Powdery
52%
Fresh spicy
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Bois du Portugal by Creed is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Bois du Portugal was launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Creed. Top note is Bergamot; middle note is Lavender; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris. Bois du Portugal by Creed is an Oriental Woody fragrance for men, inspired by the fragrant trees of Portugal. Bois du Portugal was launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Creed Sixth Generation.The word millesime appears on many CREED fragrance bottles and is a mark of quality. The millesime designation means that the best crops from a particular year’s harvest were used in the creation of that particular bottle of CREED fragrance. This warm and rich fragrance enchants with opening notes of bergamot, a lavender heart, and a complex woody base of Mysore sandalwood, vetiver ambergris and cedar.
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Notes
Top
BergamotJasmine
Heart
VetiverCedarIncense
Base
SandalwoodAmbroxan
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
58%
Amber
57%
Powdery
50%
Warm spicy
47%
Earthy
46%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
The Inimitable William Penhaligon by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. The Inimitable William Penhaligon was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Jasmine; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Incense; base notes are Sandalwood and Ambroxan. When MrPenhaligonfirst made cologne (for royals and nobility,) he had set upin Mayfair, (the centre of Old-World civility).Our Dear Queen Victoria, and theShah of Persia soon wore his scent, and the request for a Royal Warrant hadswift regal consent. This was 1870, and the world was discovering what wouldone day be his legacy. The above is all true.Majestic and chic. Like a good friend, stimulating and comforting in equalmeasure. Like great art and music, uplifting. Composed in expert, meticulousdetail, but with strong, confident brush strokes - WilliamPenhaligońs ownscent. Beyond distinguished. A timeless classic, since 2020. Created with Vetiver, oneof perfumery ́s master ingredients. Earthy, warm and fresh. Woven inside anOriental structure, one of perfumery ́s mistresses of sophistication.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (4)
BergamotSandalwoodCedarVetiver
Only in Bois du Portugal
LavenderAmbergris
Only in The Inimitable William Penhaligon
JasmineIncenseAmbroxan
Rating
4.18vs4.01
Ratings
2,938vs1,143
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1987vs2020
Which should I buy?
Bois du Portugal for the community favourite, The Inimitable William Penhaligon for the value.
- Bois du Portugal is rated higher by the community: 4.18 from 2,938 ratings, against 4.01 from 1,143.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Bois du Portugal and "moderate" for The Inimitable William Penhaligon.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Penhaligon's is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Bois du Portugal if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy The Inimitable William Penhaligon if value for money matters most.