Unwind Eau de Parfum vs Viking Cologne Cologne

Unwind

Edp	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£££££

Viking Cologne

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Unwind

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Viking Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Unwind

Unwind is a divisive one - some find it an amazing Santal 33 alternative, while others get nothing but pickles. Expect a versatile, mass-appealing woody aroma, but be warned, the performance is reportedly inconsistent.

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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	17%	22%
Floral	10%	10%
Fruity	0%	4%
Green	18%	15%
Sweet	6%	9%
Warm	16%	13%
Woody	26%	21%
Earthy	8%	12%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	24%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Unwind EdP

Viking Cologne Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 42% vs 25%

Only in Unwind

Ginger 58%

Only in Viking Cologne

Mandarin 30% Pink Pepper 23% Bergamot 22%

Shared Notes

Sage 41% vs 17%

Geranium 32% vs 19%

Lavender 26% vs 28%

Only in Viking Cologne

Rosemary 19% Nutmeg 15%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 53% vs 19%

Vetiver 46% vs 26%

Only in Viking Cologne

Cedar 20% Frankincense 18% Patchouli 16%

Accords

Unwind Viking Cologne

100%

Aromatic

100%

58%

Citrus

94%

84%

Fresh Spicy

82%

Woody

80%

61%

Herbal

50%

57%

Oud

Lavender

54%

51%

Fresh

48%

Warm Spicy

44%

Soft Spicy

48%

47%

Earthy

44%

46%

Powdery

Aromatic shared

100%

Citrus shared

58%

94%

Fresh Spicy shared

84%

82%

Woody shared

82%

80%

Herbal shared

61%

50%

Oud

57%

Lavender

54%

Fresh

51%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

44%

Soft Spicy

48%

Earthy shared

47%

44%

Powdery

46%

Performance

Unwind Viking Cologne

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Unwind

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its versatile woody-aromatic profile makes it suitable for most settings, leaning slightly more casual or for evenings due to the sandalwood and oud. While moderate in sillage, some report fleeting performance, which could limit its adaptability for longer 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.