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Bad Eau de Toilette bottle Bad EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Italian Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Wave EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad EDT
Diesel Bad is a classic love-it-or-hate-it scent. Half the internet thinks it's a generic, headache-inducing mess, but its devoted fans say it's an underrated, compliment-getting monster akin to Invictus, but with a grown-up twist. Undeniably mass-appealing, but certainly not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Italian Wave EDP
Italian Wave mirrors Prada Luna Rossa Ocean's spicy aromatic-fougere with its 'blue' lavender-iris signature. The pink-pepper opening and powdery vetiver-musk drydown read close, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the polished Prada.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bad EDT
Italian Wave EDP

Notes

Accords

Bad Italian Wave
100%
Aromatic
80%
95%
Woody
65%
80%
Lavender
77%
Warm Spicy
45%
72%
Citrus
Fresh
70%
69%
Amber
63%
Tobacco
62%
Savory
58%
Animalic
Powdery
55%
Musky
55%
Aromatic shared
100%
80%
Woody shared
95%
65%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
45%
72%
70%
69%
63%
62%
58%
55%
55%

Performance

Bad Italian Wave
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, but stellar for dates or casual outings where you want to be noticed. While some find it too casual for formal events, its versatility means it can adapt, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'beast mode' performance and compliment-getting ability.

Italian Wave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh, spicy-aromatic profile with lavender and clean musk suits spring and summer best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile aromatic character works well for the office, daily wear and casual outings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bad EDT
Italian Wave EDP
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