Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum bottle Ungaro pour L'Homme III
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Wave

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Ungaro pour L'Homme III
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum
A divisive old-school charmer that's truly a tale of two fragrances: the revered original and the often-maligned reformulation. If you snag a vintage bottle, prepare for a sophisticated blend of boozy rose and rich woods; otherwise, brace yourself for potential disappointment.
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Our Verdict - Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum
This isn't just an 'ocean wave', it’s a full-on aquatic assault. Polarising and distinctly avant-garde, it’s probably not for the faint-hearted. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 6%
Floral 28% 21%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 13% 13%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 5% 10%
Woody 20% 19%
Earthy 13% 14%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 21% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ungaro pour L'Homme III EdP
Ocean Wave EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 16%
Jasmine 18% vs 16%
Only in Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum
Geranium 27% Lily Of The Valley 18%
Only in Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum
Iris 17% Violet 17% Neroli 17% Clove 17%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 17% vs 28%
Cedar 16% vs 28%
Musk 15% vs 14%
Only in Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 19% Vetiver 17% Oakmoss 16%
Only in Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum
Guaiac Wood 14% Amber 14%

Accords

Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
48%
95%
Woody
100%
72%
Rose
62%
Alcoholic
60%
Lavender
Ozonic
60%
Patchouli
60%
58%
Herbal
52%
Earthy
52%
Citrus
50%
Warm Spicy
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
48%
Woody shared
95%
100%
72%
62%
60%
60%
60%
58%
52%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
45%

Performance

Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated, woody-aromatic character makes it highly suitable for formal events and date nights. While wearable in an office setting, its depth and classic style might feel a bit much for casual wear, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Ocean Wave Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

The powerful ozonic and woody accords give it a strong presence, making it a bit too assertive for office wear or formal events. However, its fresh, invigorating nature makes it suitable for casual outings or even post-gym refreshment, if you're bold enough.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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