Donna Felice Eau de Parfum bottle Donna Felice
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U Gender U
2008 Year 2023
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Fresh Waves Eau de Parfum bottle Fresh Waves

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Donna Felice
This one's a proper marmite scent - some reckon it's a zesty, warm embrace, others find it a sour, unblended mess. It's got that sunny, cheerful citrus vibe balanced with an intriguing woody depth, though you might need to carry a full bottle for top-ups.
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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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 15%
Floral 23% 20%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 20% 20%
Sweet 11% 9%
Warm 7% 8%
Woody 15% 17%
Earthy 9% 14%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 19% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Donna Felice EdP
Fresh Waves EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 24% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 25%
Only in Donna Felice
Mandarin 32% Green 19%
Only in Fresh Waves
Galbanum 25% Marigold 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 24% vs 25%

Accords

Donna Felice Fresh Waves
100%
Citrus
74%
62%
Aromatic
100%
49%
Woody
93%
48%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Herbal
57%
48%
Green
54%
Balsamic
54%
Lavender
52%
Mossy
52%
Citrus shared
100%
74%
Aromatic shared
62%
100%
Woody shared
49%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
80%
57%
Green shared
48%
54%
54%
52%
52%

Performance

Donna Felice Fresh Waves
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Donna Felice

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and citrusy freshness make it suitable for casual wear, including office environments if applied lightly. However, its poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed, which isn't ideal for formal settings. The refreshing quality also lends itself well to sport or post-shower use.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Amber, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Donna Felice
Fresh Waves
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