Bois du Portugal Creed 1987

This fragrance is the epitome of old school masculinity. Though formulated in the late 80's I would still consider it timeless, but that's to say, it is not for everyone. Bois du Portugal is geared towards men of ages 30+, however, if you have the confidence to rock this at a younger age, more power to you. The most common criticism brought on by "fragrance reviewers", is that it has an "old man smell to it". However, I argue those who share this view, may either be of a younger demographic, or simply aren't man enough to appreciate the perfumery behind this work of art. It portrays a high class status, confident, aristocratic persona. You have to possess a certain swagger in order to fully embrace this scent profile. This is a classic fougere/barbershop scent, with citrus being the most predominant accord in the opening, which, then dries down to cedarwood/woody accords. It's made spicy with coriander; however, I couldn't personally detect nutmeg. Performance is excellent, with about 10-12 hours of longevity, and projection that isn't intrusive. Sillage is, however, incredibly powerful for the first hour of application. It is versatile enough to be worn in all seasons, though, I believe it may be cloying in the high heat. Bois du Portugal shines during the colder months. I typically wear this to important meetings, or professional settings, however, I do not think it is restricting enough to be worn solely for the pupose of asserting dominance. I am glad Creed still kept Bois du Portugal around; truly, a bastion of artistry, in a world awash with synthetic scents, and milder, yet, unimpressionable blue fragrances.