Beau Star
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cool Water Wave
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This budget-friendly blue fragrance from Armaf is a surprisingly decent warm-weather holiday vibe in a bottle. Reviewers concede it's not groundbreaking, but it nails the brief for a simple, pleasant aquatic good for everyday wear.
This one's a classic aquatic freshie, perfect if you're after something cheap and cheerful for the summer. It's clean, inoffensive, and punches above its weight for the price, even if it does need reapplying for more than an hour or two of wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 11% |
| Floral | 2% | 0% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 10% | 6% |
| Warm | 13% | 11% |
| Woody | 36% | 42% |
| Earthy | 7% | 20% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 22% | 26% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and unpretentious profile makes it a safe bet for casual outings, the gym, and even the office. While too informal for dressier events or impactful dates, its versatility for daily wear is a major selling point among users.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and sports, especially given its lighter sillage. The poor longevity means it won't be overwhelming in professional settings, but needs reapplying for longer occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Marine, Fresh Spicy accords and Sea Water, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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