Is Alexandria Fragrances Salty Waves a dupe of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?

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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
A sheer, sea-breeze aroma that exudes casual elegance. Wood Sage & Sea Salt is the essence of British coastline in a bottle, beautifully airy and quietly distinctive.
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Our Verdict - Salty Waves Extrait
Salty Waves by Alexandria Fragrances is an invigorating blend that perfectly harmonizes fresh aquatic notes with a touch of spiciness, ideal for summer outings.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC A Salty Waves Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
Salty Waves Extrait

Notes

Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Salty Waves

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Salt 50% Pebbles 50%

Base Notes

Base Notes

Ambergris 42% Spicy Notes 33% Woody Notes 25%
Shared Notes
Salt 50% vs 44%
Only in Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Sage 100% Pebbles 50%
Only in Salty Waves
Sea Water 64% Ambergris 42% Citrus 36% Mint 33% Spicy Notes 33% Woody Notes 25% Jasmine 22%
Only in Salty Waves
Sea Water 64% Citrus 36%
Shared Notes
Salt 50% vs 44%
Only in Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Pebbles 50%
Only in Salty Waves
Mint 33% Jasmine 22%
Only in Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Sage 100%
Only in Salty Waves
Ambergris 42% Spicy Notes 33% Woody Notes 25%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Salty Waves
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The ultra fresh, salty, and breezy composition shines in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and especially summer, while its subtlety is easily lost in cold winter air.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its light projection and clean, non-intrusive style make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty situations, while it is too transparent for formal events.

Salty Waves

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The aquatic and marine notes make it highly suitable for warmer months like spring and summer, while it might feel less appropriate during colder seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fresh and salty accords fit well in casual and date settings, offering an invigorating presence without overwhelming intensity, making it less suitable for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
21%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Salt

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and citrus, drops pebbles and sage

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