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Viking Cologne Cologne bottle Viking Cologne EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Butterfly Eau de Parfum bottle Butterfly EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Viking Cologne EDC
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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Our Verdict - Butterfly EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Favonius. Built around Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Artemisia, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Nishane Favonius.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Viking Cologne EDC
Butterfly EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 23% vs 41%
Bergamot 21% vs 58%
Only in Viking Cologne
Mandarin 30% Lemon 25%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 30%
Sandalwood 19% vs 19%
Patchouli 16% vs 24%
Only in Viking Cologne
Vetiver 26% Frankincense 18%
Only in Butterfly
Incense 26%

Accords

Viking Cologne Butterfly
100%
Aromatic
94%
Citrus
80%
Woody
70%
54%
Lavender
50%
Herbal
Sweet
50%
44%
Earthy
100%
94%
Woody shared
80%
70%
54%
50%
50%
44%

Performance

Viking Cologne Butterfly
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Butterfly

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Viking Cologne EDC
Butterfly EDP
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