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Wave for Him by Hollister — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Hollister· 2016· Eau de Toilette

Wave for Him

6.167Typically ~$21

Bamboo leaf at first spray; driftwood is what stays on skin. Best in summer, made for daily wear.

FreshSyntheticAquaticFruityCitrus

Perfumer: Richard Herpin, Firmenich

Scent profile

Top notes

Bamboo leaf Grapefruit Yuzu

Heart notes

Base notes

Driftwood Musk Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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