Bowling Green Eau de Parfum vs Viking Cologne Cologne

Bowling Green

Edp	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
1986	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	£££££

Viking Cologne

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Bowling Green

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Viking Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bowling Green

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.

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Our Verdict - Viking Cologne

Viking Cologne is a fresh, modern take on a classic masculine fougere. While praised for its invigorating citrus opening and sophisticated barber shop dry down, its performance can be polarising, with some experiencing great longevity while others are left wanting more.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	22%
Floral	8%	10%
Fruity	4%	4%
Green	22%	15%
Sweet	10%	9%
Warm	18%	13%
Woody	23%	21%
Earthy	11%	12%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	22%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bowling Green EdP

Viking Cologne Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 18% vs 25%

Bergamot 13% vs 21%

Only in Bowling Green

Clove 12% Orange 12% Juniper 12% Fruity 11% Basil 11% Vetiver 10%

Only in Viking Cologne

Mandarin 30% Pink Pepper 23%

Shared Notes

Lavender 11% vs 28%

Nutmeg 9% vs 15%

Sage 8% vs 17%

Only in Bowling Green

Lemon Verbena 14% Oakmoss 12% Pine 11% Artemisia 9% Cardamom 8% Cinnamon 8% Jasmine 8%

Only in Viking Cologne

Geranium 19% Rosemary 19%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 10% vs 19%

Patchouli 10% vs 16%

Cedar 10% vs 19%

Only in Bowling Green

Fir Resin 14% Geranium 11% Rosemary 11% Coriander 11% Amber 10% Rosewood 10%

Only in Viking Cologne

Vetiver 26% Frankincense 18%

Accords

Bowling Green Viking Cologne

100%

Aromatic

100%

80%

Citrus

94%

78%

Fresh Spicy

82%

78%

Woody

80%

Lavender

54%

52%

Warm Spicy

44%

51%

Herbal

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

Earthy

44%

Aromatic shared

100%

Citrus shared

80%

94%

Fresh Spicy shared

78%

82%

Woody shared

78%

80%

Lavender

54%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

44%

Herbal shared

51%

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

Earthy

44%

Performance

Bowling Green Viking Cologne

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bowling Green

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:

Casual Sport

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.

Viking Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

Its fresh and clean aromatic profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overpowering. The energetic citrus and herbal accords also lend themselves well to casual and even sporty settings, though its more restrained performance on some wearers might limit its impact for formal evenings.