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    1979 New Wave vs. Kobe Gardens

    Very similar
    New comparison

    1979 New Wave peaks in spring, while Kobe Gardens belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1979 New Wave vs. Kobe Gardens
    1979 New WaveKobe Gardens
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20202024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDominique RopionChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1979 New Wave

    Green
    Woody
    Powdery
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Fresh Spicy
    Aldehydic

    Kobe Gardens

    Green
    Fruity
    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Marine

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MintAldehydes
    MintGrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    Orris RootCedarwood
    CucumberMelonAquatic Notes
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskAmberwood
    MuskOak

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1979 New Wave vs. Kobe Gardens
    1979 New WaveKobe Gardens
    Score4/54/5
    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 mint opens like someone who means business, then hands the stage to cucumber and melon. That mid-section is the whole point, green, aquatic, garden-still.Kobe Gardens