Bowling Green
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1986 | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Roadster Sport
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive old-school powerhouse, Bowling Green is either a 'heavenly green' or a 'dreadfully dated' scent. It's a robust aromatic chypre in the vein of Drakkar Noir, but leans into a potent fresh citrus and green accord that splits opinions.
This 'Sport' scent is a fresh, green, and wonderfully balanced take on citrus aromatics. It's often praised for its refined character, but don't expect it to last for an all-day sport session; its subtlety is both its charm and its Achilles' heel.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 22% |
| Floral | 8% | 9% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 22% | 25% |
| Sweet | 10% | 8% |
| Warm | 18% | 16% |
| Woody | 23% | 16% |
| Earthy | 11% | 16% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 22% | 23% |
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Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection means it's best in casual, outdoor settings, though some find it office-appropriate if lightly applied. The fresh yet intense profile isn't typically suited for romantic dates or strictly formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Roadster Sport's fresh and clean profile, coupled with its generally moderate to weak projection, makes it ideal for office wear and casual daytime use where subtlety is appreciated. While it's marketed as 'Sport', many reviewers note its gentler projection means it's better for light activity rather than aggressive workouts, despite its refreshing character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Rosemary notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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