Brothers, I’ve spent time wearing both Creed Bois du Portugal and Dua Royal Portugal, and honestly, they’re more alike than different. Bois du Portugal smells really clean, classy, and mature. It opens fresh and slightly citrusy, then settles into a smooth lavender and woody scent that just feels “put together.” It smells like something a well-dressed older gentleman would wear to a nice dinner or important meeting. The downside for me is that it stays pretty close to the skin and doesn’t last as long as I expected for the price. Dua Royal Portugal smells extremely similar right out of the gate. If you know Bois du Portugal, you’ll recognize it immediately. The main difference is that the Dua version feels a little louder and stronger. It projects more and lasts longer on my skin, which I actually prefer for everyday wear. It also feels slightly more modern, while the Creed feels more old-school and refined. If money was no issue, Creed Bois du Portugal feels smoother and more polished overall. But for real-world use, I reach for Dua Royal Portugal more often because it gives me almost the same scent, lasts longer, and I don’t feel bad spraying it freely. Bottom line: Creed smells more elegant and subtle Dua smells almost the same, just stronger and cheaper For me, Dua is the better daily option, and Creed is more of a special-occasion fragrance.

Stronger With You Amber is a limited-edition flanker ifrom 2023. Its my fifth bottle now in the highly successful SWY line, designed to amplify the warm, resinous aspects of the original scent DNA. It is a rich, powerful Amber Fougere. With two new releases due out this year, I thought I'd give this another whirl. With top notes of Fresh Lavender & Mandarin Essence, The initial blast is assertive & confident, with the aromatic freshness of lavender and a slight lift from mandarin. This aromatic quality is essential, as it cuts through the sweetness & prevents the fragrance from becoming to sweet. The heart is where the scent earns its name. The rich, warm amber accord fully emerges, blending seamlessly with the aromatic opening. This amber is resinous, slightly spicy, and deeply comforting, providing a luxurious, glowing warmth. The final dry-down is dominated by a creamy, indulgent vanilla bourbon. It's a deep, sweet, and slightly balsamic vanilla that anchors the amber, ensuring the fragrance remains warm and cozy on the skin for hours. The heavy base of vanilla & amber ensures it clings to the skin and clothing for a significant duration. Most of my hoodies now have the scent embedded into them. Oh and so does my pillow. It projects assertively in the first 1-2 hours, creating a noticeable "scent bubble" that people will smell. After the initial blast, it settles into a more contained, but persistent, intimate warmth. This is a Fall & Winter wear. The warmth and density are perfectly suited for cold air. Perfect for evening & date night wear. Is it my favourite in the linem Maybe not, but its a damn fine addition for sure. My Rating: 7.5/10 Scent: 2.5 Longevity: 2 Sillage: 2 Y/N: 1