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Mycelium Treading Water Perfume 1982

7.8 / 10 168 Ratings

A popular perfume by Treading Water Perfume for men, released in 1982. The scent is fresh-green. It was last marketed by French Fragrances, Inc..
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Main accords

Fresh

Green

Spicy

Citrus

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lemon

Juniper

Basil

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Artemisia

Lavender

Cinnamon

Pine

Cardamom

Jasmine

Base Notes

Moss

Fir

Cedar

Amber

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Xenophobic Thermostat

Ratings

Scent

7.8168 Ratings

Longevity

7.0140 Ratings

Sillage

6.7138 Ratings

Bottle

6.8131 Ratings

Value for money

8.840 Ratings

Submitted by Easyfish, last update on 09/26/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Bowling Green After-Shave Lotion

Bowling Green Cologne

Milano Cento Eau de Toilette

Lomani pour Homme

Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Tsar (1989) Eau de Toilette

Reviews

13 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/30/2016

BrianBuchanan
356 Reviews

BrianBuchanan

Helpful Review 6

Irresistible average

The list of fragrances that Bowling Green has been compared to is incredible. Along with my own comparison to Tsar the total runs to 35.

This is quite a phenomenon; in my opinion it means that 1) although obscure, Bowling Green is very popular among those who have smelled it - or why would they bother to expend so much mental energy on writing about it? and 2) it reminds so many people of other things because it's actually rather characterless; suave but generic.

Bowling Green is a bit citrus, a bit soapy, a bit aromatic, it has a bit of Tsar's cool breeze blowing through it; it's a bit fruity, a bit green, a bit herbal, and spicy. The base is a bit woody and a bit mossy; but more than just a bit - it smells good, and its hard to put your finger on why, nothing really stands out.

It's a kind of "sent - bon". A nice, slightly low grade scent with no great distinction; it has neither outstanding materials nor an original idea.

The departure can be a bit overpowering at first, and the evolution grinds to a halt in the mid section, but once it has achieved stasis Bowling Green becomes, above all, irresistibly nice. Nice, because fougère is nice, and this is a typical average fougère.

(The version to look for is the Sanofi bottle with a cloth tied round the cap.)

12/28/2012

Krmarich
221 Reviews

Krmarich

Helpful Review 6

Bowled Over!

It was 26 years ago this summer-2012, that I first seen an ad in Interview magazine for Bowling Green. I immediately rushed out to my local mall and picked up a bottle for about $15. USDs. Grey Flannel was great in colder weather, yet this wore perfectly well in the hot summer sun.

Looking at all of those spices, this seems impossible in the heat, right? Its just the opposite. These are all fresh spices with fresh pine notes, like the aroma they give in May. Yes, there is a little honeysuckle here thats not listed. The effect is like sitting under tall pines, sipping lemonade near a fragrant herb garden on a hot summer afternoon. Its a very relaxed, casual daydreamers signature. Its somewhat dark. Hey, it was 1986 and everything had so many notes, even the warm weather marvels.

I was able to find a vintage bottle made in Miami from Geoffrey Beene Parfums. The packaging is original and fun to hold in your hand. Ah, what an age of innocence for the USA...

Then enter EA Fragrance with is mangled reformlation that sold like burn, moldy hotcakes. Its currently OOP. They were successful with Gray Flannel and Giorgio Beverly Hills. Why couldnt they get this one right? For a company that large, they should be able to try it again. This is a piece of Americana that deserves to be on the market again.

02/05/2021

8.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

MrHonest
118 Reviews

MrHonest

3

~~ An unexpected journey ~~

"There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something."

For years, I passed up Bowling Green because it was just so cheap. And Grey Flannel was just so terrible. How could I have been such a fool?? This stuff is amazing! Not only does 120 ml cost less than an extra-large pizza, but the journey this juice takes me on.....wow.

To be clear, I purchased a new bottle (L. No. 133522) distributed by EA so it's most likely the reform. But still, what a surprise...

For starters, the rubber cannister is actually pretty sturdy despite the cardboard look on the outer wall. The bottle certainly resembles the one that Hugo Boss uses for the "Bottled" line, but it's actually far slimmer than expected for 120 mL of juice, owing to the considerably thinner glass. The tall atomizer is fantastic and really reminds me of the one on the original Polo, without the shiny golden finish. Shoots out an incredible amount of liquid too. Really superb.

Immediately from the first blast, it's flashbacks to Drakkar Noir. Absolutely no missing the similarity - astringent lavender, unsweetened lemon candy, soily cinnamon and pine. No basil to my nose, although there's a slight hint of something amber-ish in the background. As the fragrance begins to settle and the notes separate, it quickly becomes apparent that the lemon used is the exact same as the one in Eau de Rochas. That's 2 fragrances in 5 minutes. But wait! Here it comes.....is that....is that a dash of Tom Ford's Italian Cypress? Six minutes in and the plot thickens!

At about the 10-minute mark, the moss in the base starts to show up with the lemon and pine actually gaining strength, outpacing most of the other notes. Then, rather suddenly and without warning, a beautifully smooth, minty lavender heroically breaks out of the pack and relentlessly begins to project. Six inches from the skin, it's flashbacks to Beau de Jour. Unbelievable. But sadly, it doesn't last. Literally within another 10 minutes, the lavender pulls way back, giving the lemon one more shot at the spotlight before fading into a piney oblivion. Enter the animalics.

Yes indeed, nothing this cheap comes without a price; and despite the surprisingly well blended lavender, there is a bit of sour grunge that permeates its heart. At this point, most of the projection has been spent, but at about the hour-to-hour and a half mark, the cinnamon combines with a minty juniper, all-but-rotting lemon and mossy patchouli to produce a skin-like sourness that I would image many youths would not appreciate. Nevertheless, it's a surprisingly brilliant turn to the fragrance and adds that touch of 'body' that harkens back to the masculines of the 80's. Luckily, at about 2 hours, the sourness breaks apart, and the animalic touch subsides to merge harmoniously with the smooth lavender, cinnamon and pine once again, ultimately rounding out the fragrance. Incredible. What a ride!

Without a doubt, Bowling Green, even in its current state, has got to be one of my favourite fragrance purchases of all time. An unbelievably interesting fougere, with nods to a number of superb perfumes (even preceeding some of them), at a fraction of the cost. It literally tells a story. And although it's certainly not as "green" as I was expecting from the name, the fact that you can still purchase it for next to nothing makes up for any shortcomings. If you enjoy barbershop-style fragrances with plenty of character, this is definitely one to own. A timeless gem - and for me, an unexpected journey. ♣

04/11/2024

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Guitar2016
231 Reviews

Guitar2016

2

Fresh Zesty and Complex

STUNNING FRAGRANCE ! Citrusy, Green, Herbal and Spicy, A Barbershop and Old Style Scent that It reminds me Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT, but It is not the same. There are many notes in this perfume and It is a Complex Scent. Nowadays It is hard to find and Expensive, Unfortunately Bowling Green is discontinued. I found and bought It by chance with inexpensive price. It opens up with a bit sharp citrusy, herbal and spices notes in the background then dry down is creamy similar to shaving cream , green woody. I Really enjoy it and I'm so glad that I have it in my collection. Longevity is very good.
Thumbs Up.
Rating : 8 / 10

09/26/2025

10Scent 9Longevity 10Sillage

SaulGoo
11 Reviews

SaulGoo

1

“A relaxed fragrance, for the man who enjoys life.”

The GOAT. I’ll spend way more on backup bottles of this than just about anything. I love smelling it on my shirt at work. It’s perfection to me. Refreshing, unpretentious, herbaceous, complex, distinct and approachable. Dad energy?…maybe, so what? I’m a Dad! It’s a working gentleman’s scent. It’s a great way to start the day. It's so fresh and inoffensive. Great for everyday wear. Performs really well. It’s one I never get bored of wearing. I am coming close to having 18 ounces of this that I assume will last until I die. If this were the only thing I could keep in my collection, I’d be fine.

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42 short views on the fragrance

KimJong

6 years ago

9Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

3

Too much spices pop out in summer. In my opinion this is much better in other seasons. I imagine a sunny spacious hotel room. Really good.

Mikael

3 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

1

Perfect scent to wear in the early spring, when nature awakens. Starts out like a citrus-aromatic, then goes aromatic-green-woody. Love it.

Axiomatic

1 year ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

45

42

The heart of this fougère is uniquely aromatic.
Artemisia and cinnamon create a fresh bitterness, quite ethereal.
At the fountain in front of the spa. *

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Floyd

6 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

29

15

Sunbeams the lemons
Pine resin green on lavender
Where the blue trees live
Mosses grow to the sky
Just like before
Not for rascals

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Yatagan

5 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

20

15

Beautiful green scent with fougère notes, and at an unbeatable low price! Highly recommended!

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Salva

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

17

11

Crazy €9 for 120ml
A wonderful citrus-fresh
Beauty with a green-mossy base
I also love the packaging
Everything's great!

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Bastian

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

16

14

Citrusy green scent.
Barber style
Affordable
Really not bad for the price.
Monotonous
It refreshes. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Chizza

4 years ago

7Scent

14

10

Spicy but not overpowering scent. It's intense yet moderate. Basil cools the herbal notes very pleasantly.

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Fittleworth

7 years ago

10Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

13

4

A true citrus classic, fresh, green, timeless. Very long-lasting, unobtrusive, a criminally underrated scent.

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Unterholz

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

12

6

All-rounder. Usable throughout the year. Initially subtle citrus-fresh, then spicy-green. Fern, conifer, moss. Great scent for little money!

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