Wave
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Acqua di Giò
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Which Should You Buy?
Missoni Wave is a legendary summer cheapie, lauded for smelling like high-end alternatives at a fraction of the cost. Beloved, versatile, and well-performing for a freshie, it's a 'no-brainer' blind buy. Grab it before it’s gone.
Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a mess. This reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Gio DNA suffers from wildly inconsistent performance, unexpected medicinal tones, and a bizarre "wet vegetable" or "body odour" drydown for many. Definitely test drive before committing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 13% |
| Floral | 18% | 12% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 19% | 15% |
| Sweet | 9% | 6% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 11% | 10% |
| Earthy | 17% | 24% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 29% | 35% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Often cited as a 'gym safe' and 'daily driver', its fresh and aromatic character, combined with moderate projection, makes it ideal for casual and office wear. While some reviewers report great longevity, the general consensus on its performance means it's less suited for formal events where a more impactful scent is often desired.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, aiming for an inoffensive scent bubble that won't overpower. However, wildly inconsistent performance reports and strong negative reactions to the drydown make it less reliable for high-stakes occasions like dates or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Marine, Citrus accords and Mandarin, Lavender notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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