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The world first encountered Mineral Wave by Hawthorne in 2022. A masculine fragrance rooted in the wood, mineral, and aromatic families. Perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux poured every ounce of mastery into this one. In eau de cologne — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Made in the United States. Mineral Wave Hawthorne — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A fresh and light fragrance with a concentration of fragrant substances up to 5% according to French standards, giving a feeling of purity and coolness
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Mineral Wave is shaped as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The signature of Hawthorne comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de Cologne sets the right density and pace of development.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Wood, Aromatic, Mineral and Green. At family level the scent maps to Aromatic, Mineral and Wood.
Without strict stage separation the notes arrive together with a architectural woody mood: Dry Wood, Sage, Sand and Seaweed. In this case 4 notes work as one integrated frame, creating clear woody framework that feels seamless.
The inner phases are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The accord profile is built around these accords: Aromatic, Wood, Marine and Mineral without random overlap. The profile is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
Overall Mineral Wave holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best experienced in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Hawthorne |
| Segment | Premium perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.hawthorneformen.com |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne |
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