Geoffrey Beene 1986 Edp

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Bowling Green

Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1986. Bowling Green opens with Fruity, Clove, Bergamot, and Basil, settles into a heart of Lavender, Pine, Oakmoss, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Rosewood, Fir Resin, Geranium, and Sandalwood. Geoffrey Beene's Bowling Green carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

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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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Bold
Bowling Green Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16%
Floral 8%
Fruity 5%
Green 22%
Sweet 10%
Warm 18%
Woody 24%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 23%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Citrus
80%
Fresh Spicy
78%
Woody
78%
Warm Spicy
53%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 18% Bergamot 13% Clove 12% Orange 12% Juniper 12% Fruity 11% Basil 11% Vetiver 10%

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

Fir Resin 14% Geranium 11% Rosemary 11% Coriander 11% Sandalwood 11% Patchouli 11% Cedar 11% Amber 10% Rosewood 10%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

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An explosion of zesty lemon and bergamot kick-starts Bowling Green, swiftly joined by a lush, verdant heart of pine, juniper, and herbaceous basil. A warm, spicy undercurrent from clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon prevents it from veering too green, while a classic mossy-woody base of vetiver, oakmoss, and sandalwood creates a sophisticated, enduring finish.

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