AllSaints 2018 EDP

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Metal Wave

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AllSaints Metal Wave is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. AllSaints's Metal Wave carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Metal Wave is a divisive one: some adore its unique, cool vanilla-wood vibe, others find it a weak, synthetic mess. If you're after something a bit different and don't mind a subtle performance, it's worth a sniff, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Subtle
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
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Metal Wave Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. The unique, subtle warmth of the vanilla-wood profile makes it an interesting choice for dates and casual outings, though its lack of significant sillage means it's more for intimate settings. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the freshness for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Don't be fooled by the name or listed notes - this isn't a metallic scent. Instead, you're hit with a peculiar blend that often translates as a dry, cool vanilla, despite not being listed. Hints of papyrus bring a dusty, old-book warmth, while juniper attempts a fresh, slightly green edge. Magnolia is meant to fuse it all, but often gets lost in the vanillic-woody haze, creating a unique, almost industrial gourmand feel that dries down to a comforting skin scent with whispers of musky woods.

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