Wave 2 For Him by Hollister bottle
Hollister

Wave 2 For Him

3.8/5 · 270 votes Masculine 2017
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Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day93
Night15
Summer100
Spring86
Fall17
Winter5
Our take

Wave 2 For Him opens with a briny splash of ozonic mist and a sharp squeeze of bergamot, the white pepper adding a subtle, prickly warmth that keeps it from feeling like a generic aquatic. This isn’t the deep blue sea, but a sun-bleached boardwalk after a morning shower. The heart of lavender, geranium, and sage emerges quickly, steering the scent into aromatic fougere territory, herbal and clean without tipping into old-school barbershop stiffness. As it dries down, a musky, powdery sandalwood base settles in, soft and almost shy, like the memory of salt drying on your skin.

The overall character is best summed up as a faded polaroid of a California pier: bright, slightly synthetic, and nostalgic in a mall-cologne way. It feels fresh and breezy, but the construction is undeniably mainstream, leaning on familiar ozonic and woody accords without much daring. The longevity is a genuine weakness, clocking in around two to three hours before it fades into a faint musky whisper, and the sillage stays close to the chest from the start. This is a scent for the high schooler on spring break or the young professional who wants a quick spritz before an afternoon coffee run. Skip it if you crave depth or all-day presence. Wear it on a warm day when you want to smell clean and forgettable in the best possible way, a light bouquet of sun, sage, and sandalwood that knows its place and leaves gracefully.

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