Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Wave
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 1992
££ Price Tier ££
Grapefruit Eau de Parfum bottle Grapefruit

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wave Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive hit-or-miss. Some rave about its fresh, invigorating citrus kick, while others find it too sharp, too masculine, or just not grapefruity enough. If you're after a pure, sweet grapefruit, look elsewhere. If a complex, aromatic citrus with an unexpected edge sounds good, maybe give it a sniff.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 27%
Floral 18% 7%
Fruity 4% 6%
Green 19% 22%
Sweet 9% 7%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 11% 16%
Earthy 17% 24%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 29% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wave EdP
Grapefruit EdP

Notes

Only in Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 60% Tangerine 40%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 23% vs 31%
Only in Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
Mint 26% Pimiento 22% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 23% vs 36%
Patchouli 22% vs 28%
Oakmoss 22% vs 35%
Only in Wave Eau de Parfum
Orchid 33%

Accords

Wave Eau de Parfum Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
97%
93%
Citrus
100%
56%
Fresh Spicy
77%
50%
Woody
71%
67%
Marine
45%
Earthy
61%
Green
54%
51%
Lavender
Mossy
50%
49%
Floral
47%
Fresh
45%
Salty
Aromatic shared
100%
97%
Citrus shared
93%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
77%
Woody shared
50%
71%
67%
Earthy shared
45%
61%
54%
51%
50%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

Wave Eau de Parfum Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wave Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Grapefruit Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its intimate sillage. However, the often-described masculine edge and lack of sweetness make it less ideal for dates or formal events where a more universally appealing or elegant scent might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wave Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit Eau de Parfum
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