Hollister 2016 EDT

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Wave

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Hollister Wave is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Wave opens with Grapefruit, Yuzu, and Bamboo, settles into a heart of Neroli, Cypress, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Salt, Driftwood, Musk, and Tonka Bean. Hollister's Wave carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Wave Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Wave Eau de Toilette opens with a burst of juicy yuzu and grapefruit, instantly evoking a cool Pacific breeze. Crisp bamboo and aromatic lavender add a fresh green touch, while the heart remains breezy and relaxed with neroli and cypress. The base brings in driftwood, salt, and a soft musk, conjuring images of sun-bleached wood and salty skin after a day at the beach. Effortlessly wearable and never overwhelming, this is a clean, energetic fragrance that radiates summertime optimism.

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