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The house of Hollister gifted the world with Wave for Her in 2016. By character, a feminine fragrance drawing from the floral and fruit families. It was created by perfumer Philippe Romano. From the Wave collection; released as eau de parfum.
It carries a moderate sillage, leaving a trail that lingers pleasantly in the air. In terms of longevity, it sits at moderate — long enough to make a real impression. Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression
It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
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 composition of Wave for Her evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The signature of Hollister is recognizable in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Green, Fruit, Floral and Ambery. It also reaches into Wood, Mineral and Whiteflower.
Right at the start you detect sweet-fresh fruity top notes: Black currant leaf, Carambola and Quince.
In the central layer you meet Hibiscus, Orchid and Poppy holding a opulent floral direction.
The accord architecture is driven by these accords: Floral, Fruit, Wood and Amber without random overlap. Background accords such as Cosmetic expand the olfactory volume in the background. The gender direction is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In longevity terms Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.
Overall Wave for Her reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Hollister |
| Segment | Premium perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.hollisterco.com |
| Year of production | 2016 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Inter Parfums |
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