94%
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Fresh Waves Eau de Parfum bottle Fresh Waves
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2004
£ Price Tier ££
Carthusia Uomo Eau de Parfum bottle Carthusia Uomo

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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 - Carthusia Uomo
This is a quintessential grown-up masculine scent, a classic barbershop vibe that's divisive - some call it timeless, others dated. If you want something fresh, clean, and unmistakably masculine, you'll love it. If you're after anything remotely modern or playful, best steer clear. It's an old-money staple.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 14%
Floral 20% 23%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 20% 16%
Sweet 9% 11%
Warm 8% 4%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 14% 19%
Animalic 10% 8%
Fresh 16% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fresh Waves EdP
Carthusia Uomo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 23%
Lemon 25% vs 25%
Only in Fresh Waves
Galbanum 25% Marigold 25%
Only in Carthusia Uomo
Green 26% Freesia 25%
Shared Notes
Cedar 25% vs 21%
Jasmine 25% vs 18%
Geranium 25% vs 24%
Only in Fresh Waves
Lavender 25%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 21%
Oakmoss 25% vs 36%
Amber 25% vs 18%
Only in Fresh Waves
Castoreum 25%
Only in Carthusia Uomo
Musk 24%

Accords

Fresh Waves Carthusia Uomo
100%
Aromatic
75%
93%
Woody
100%
74%
Citrus
81%
80%
Fresh Spicy
73%
52%
Mossy
77%
Earthy
70%
54%
Green
68%
Floral
66%
52%
White Floral
63%
57%
Herbal
Powdery
57%
54%
Balsamic
52%
Lavender
Aromatic shared
100%
75%
Woody shared
93%
100%
Citrus shared
74%
81%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
73%
Mossy shared
52%
77%
70%
Green shared
54%
68%
66%
White Floral shared
52%
63%
57%
57%
54%
52%

Performance

Fresh Waves Carthusia Uomo
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.

Carthusia Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its clean, classic, and sophisticated blend of woody, citrus, and mossy accords makes it highly suitable for office and formal settings. Reviews highlight its long-lasting, gentlemanly character without being overly loud, making it perfect for close-quarters like a date, but not ideal for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Mossy accords and Jasmine, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fresh Waves
Carthusia Uomo
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