Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Wave
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 1981
££ Price Tier ££
Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum bottle Desir de Nature

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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 - Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Divisive, nostalgic, and plagued by reformulation woes, Desir de Nature tries to be a fresh green floral but often disappoints with its perceived weakness or outright unpleasantness in newer iterations. The original, however, is fondly remembered.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 12%
Floral 18% 25%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 19% 26%
Sweet 9% 7%
Warm 3% 2%
Woody 11% 13%
Earthy 17% 16%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 29% 39%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wave EdP
Desir de Nature EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 30% vs 45%
Only in Wave Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 36% Citrus 34%
Only in Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Mint 54%
Only in Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Lily Of The Valley 100%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 56%
Only in Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
Juniper 43%

Accords

Wave Eau de Parfum Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
99%
Green
96%
Mossy
94%
93%
Citrus
58%
56%
Fresh Spicy
83%
47%
Fresh
81%
50%
Woody
76%
45%
Earthy
75%
67%
Marine
51%
Lavender
49%
Floral
45%
Salty
Aromatic shared
100%
99%
96%
94%
Citrus shared
93%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
83%
Fresh shared
47%
81%
Woody shared
50%
76%
Earthy shared
45%
75%
67%
51%
49%
45%

Performance

Wave Eau de Parfum Desir de Nature 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.

Desir de Nature 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 light, fresh character and often moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, though some find it too subtle for formal events or dates. The 'cooling' and 'refreshing' elements also make it ideal for sport or hot days.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
77%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Fresh accords and Oakmoss, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wave Eau de Parfum
Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum
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