I have the EDT and the EDP. They both smell really similar and it would be redundant to have both. However, they're different enough to make it worth considering which one you'd prefer picking up.
The EDT starts off with a really strong blast of citrus. It's like a cross between bergamot and a bitter citrus note (I guess it's the grapefruit). Which gives the scent an even more classic 1950's or 60's chypre or fougere feel.
The way the EDT smells after it has been on your skin for 10-15 minutes is how the EDP starts off. It does have citrus in its opening, but that accord is very fleeting and light. It's almost entirely concealed by the powdery and woody notes.
They're both primarily floral, woody, and powdery scents, with a bit of sweetness from vanilla. The sandalwood is spicy, and comes across stronger in the EDP than EDT.
As an aside, although iris is voted as the second most prominent note, don't expect the kind of iris note from the Dior Homme, Valentino Uomo, Prada L'homme etc lines. This isn't lipsticky at all, which may be a pro or a con, depending on your tastes.
Longevity is 6ish hours for the EDT, and 10 for the EDP.
The EDT projects for around an hour before it starts to sit closer to the skin. It's a skin scent by the 4th hour, and barely noticeable by the 6th.
The EDP projects for 2-3 hours, and doesn't really become a skin scent until it's been on for 7 hours or so. It has legs, but don't get this with the hopes of a beast mode fragrance.
If you want something lighter, more conservative, and more citrus oriented, then go with the EDT. For something a bit bolder, go with the EDP. I think both smell fantastic. I far prefer the opening of the EDT, but overall prefer the EDP.
Either one should satisfy your craving for Bois du Portugal without wanting to pay Creed's price tag.
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