86%
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Wave Eau de Toilette bottle Wave
Edt Concentration Edt
M Gender U
2016 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Contemporary Eau de Toilette bottle Contemporary

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wave Eau de Toilette
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 - Contemporary Eau de Toilette
A fresh, clean scent that's often described as soft and subtle. While some find it a touch too weak, others appreciate its quiet charm, making it a decent everyday reach even if heavy-handed spraying is required.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 20%
Floral 10% 15%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 18% 19%
Sweet 8% 10%
Warm 1% 4%
Woody 14% 19%
Earthy 4% 8%
Animalic 7% 6%
Fresh 39% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wave EdT
Contemporary EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 32% vs 32%
Only in Wave Eau de Toilette
Bamboo 34% Yuzu 34%
Only in Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Bergamot 37% Juniper 31%
Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 22%
Tonka Bean 21% vs 17%
Only in Wave Eau de Toilette
Driftwood 27% Salt 26%
Only in Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 22% Sandalwood 20% Cedar 18%

Accords

Wave Eau de Toilette Contemporary Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
70%
70%
Aromatic
100%
60%
Fresh Spicy
94%
80%
Woody
54%
Green
63%
55%
Marine
Powdery
48%
40%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
70%
Aromatic shared
70%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
94%
Woody shared
80%
54%
63%
55%
48%
40%

Performance

Wave Eau de Toilette Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Wave Eau de Toilette

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.

Contemporary Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature means it won't offend in an office environment, and many users find it ideal for daily wear. While some find it a bit too soft for formal events or impactful dates, it's perfect for casual outings and warm weather thanks to its invigorating accords.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lavender, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wave Eau de Toilette
Contemporary Eau de Toilette
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