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    1979 New Wave vs. Pimiento +++

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    1979 New Wave rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1979 New Wave vs. Pimiento +++
    1979 New WavePimiento +++
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1979 New Wave

    Green
    Woody
    Powdery
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Fresh Spicy
    Aldehydic

    Pimiento +++

    Fresh
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fruity
    Soft Spicy
    Aquatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MintAldehydes
    ChiliSaffron
    Heart
    Orris RootCedarwood
    GingerBlackberryClary SageGeranium
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskAmberwood
    Woody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1979 New Wave vs. Pimiento +++
    1979 New WavePimiento +++
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    The ice accord is what sets this apart, not aquatic, not minty, just cool where most spicy fragrances stay warm. If you've ever wanted the first sip of a michelada without the lime.Pimiento +++