18 community ratings

California Wave

Name: California Wave
Brand: Langé

2015MenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

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Langé California Wave is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, a fougère in which citrus and green tones lead and which sits close to everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Rosemary Ozonic notes Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Fougère

What does California Wave smell like?

It is built from oakmoss, rosemary, ozonic notes and vetiver. The ozonic notes and the aquatic accord bring coolness, while rosemary and the green side add a herbal lightness. Vetiver and oakmoss lay down a dry, woody base, and the spicy accord sharpens it slightly. There is a synthetic sheen to it as well.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and work, with sport not far behind. It is made for men. Coty Aspen for Men and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.