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    Side by side

    Green Velvet vs. 1979 New Wave

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    1979 New Wave rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Green Velvet projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Green Velvet vs. 1979 New Wave
    Green Velvet1979 New Wave
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLeslie GauthierDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Green Velvet

    Green
    Woody
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Patchouli
    Earthy

    1979 New Wave

    Green
    Woody
    Powdery
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Fresh Spicy
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumGreen Bell PepperGinger
    MintAldehydes
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    Orris RootCedarwood
    Base
    CedarPatchouliWhite Musk
    SandalwoodMuskAmberwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Green Velvet vs. 1979 New Wave
    Green Velvet1979 New Wave
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Green bell pepper in the opening isn't for everyone. But if you want a fragrance that refuses to perform and instead rewards patience, this is the one. The powdery iris heart is where it earns you.Green Velvet
    Here's the thing about 1979 New Wave: it projects like a secret. The mint is crisp, the iris is powder-soft, and it stays close for a solid 6 to 8 hours. Clean enough for the office.1979 New Wave