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Wave Eau de Toilette bottle Wave EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2016 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wave EDT
A vibrant, sunny citrus-marine scent that nails the casual, laid-back California vibe. Perfect for daytime and warm weather but too sheer for bold statements or cold nights.
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Our Verdict - L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
A crisp aquatic-woody that balances salty marine breeze with vibrant citrus and smooth woods. Effortless, modern, and perfect for daily wear, it’s understated but quietly confident.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wave EDT
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT

Notes

Accords

Wave L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
100%
Citrus
85%
80%
Woody
90%
Aquatic
80%
70%
Aromatic
50%
55%
Marine
40%
Musky
Amber
35%
Fresh
30%
Salty
20%
Citrus shared
100%
85%
Woody shared
80%
90%
80%
Aromatic shared
70%
50%
55%
40%
35%
30%
20%

Performance

Wave L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Wave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus and aquatic freshness make this highly suitable for spring and summer, while its light woody base allows some use in early fall. It lacks the warmth and heft for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Projection and intensity are soft, making it safe for office and casual wear, and its breezy, clean character is ideal for sporty or daytime activities. It can work on dates for a laid-back vibe, but is too light for formal occasions.

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus and marine notes make this best for spring and summer, offering a breezy, refreshing effect that complements warmer weather. The light woody base allows for some versatility into fall, but lacks the heft for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Low projection and fresh, clean character make this perfect for office and casual wear, and it will not overwhelm in close quarters. It is also sporty and energetic, but is too understated for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wave EDT
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT

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