Fresh Waves Eau de Parfum bottle Fresh Waves
Edp Concentration Edp
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2023 Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fresh Waves
This one's a proper aromatic fougere, taking a classic structure and giving it a modern twist. It's a solid, reliable choice for those who appreciate traditional masculine perfumery done right.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
This one's a proper green dream - fresh, dewy, and surprisingly long-lasting without being a shouty monster. If you like your woodies with a watery, clean edge, this is going to be right up your street.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 14%
Floral 20% 16%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 20% 26%
Sweet 9% 7%
Warm 8% 2%
Woody 17% 20%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 10% 5%
Fresh 16% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fresh Waves EdP
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 25% vs 22%
Bergamot 25% vs 22%
Lemon 25% vs 25%
Only in Fresh Waves
Marigold 25%
Only in Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Green 30%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 37%
Jasmine 25% vs 22%
Geranium 25% vs 22%
Only in Fresh Waves
Cedar 25%
Only in Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Sage 19%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 30%
Only in Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Cedar 31% Patchouli 19% Musk 19%

Accords

Fresh Waves Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
100%
Aromatic
99%
93%
Woody
100%
54%
Green
81%
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
74%
Citrus
73%
52%
Lavender
73%
Powdery
58%
57%
Herbal
57%
54%
Balsamic
52%
White Floral
48%
52%
Mossy
Aromatic shared
100%
99%
Woody shared
93%
100%
Green shared
54%
81%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
70%
Citrus shared
74%
73%
Lavender shared
52%
73%
58%
Herbal shared
57%
57%
54%
White Floral shared
52%
48%
52%

Performance

Fresh Waves Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fresh Waves

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Its aromatic and fresh spicy profile with a traditional fougere base makes it suitable for most settings. It's refined enough for office wear but might be a bit too classic for a casual date, leaning more towards a mature, put-together impression.

Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting but not overwhelming projection makes it a solid choice for office wear and casual outings. The fresh, clean profile is versatile, though perhaps a bit too understated for a formal event or an intimate date night where something bolder might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
91%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fresh Waves
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
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