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Les Bains Guerbois

1979 New Wave

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
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Les Bains Guerbois 1979 New Wave is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with mint and aldehydes and moves into orris and woody notes.

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How does it perform?

From 114 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

What does 1979 New Wave smell like?

It starts with spearmint, peppermint and aldehydes, which give it a cool, lively feel. In the heart, orris concrete and Virginia cedar come forward, and the scent turns powdery and creamy. The base of amberwood, Australian sandalwood and musk sets a woody foundation.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, leisure and daily wear leading. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Houbigant Iris des Champs and Prada Infusion d'Iris have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Spearmint
    • Peppermint
    • Aldehydes
  2. First hours

    • Orris concrete
    • Virginia cedar
  3. Towards evening

    • Amberwood
    • Australian sandalwood
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Summer
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 15%
    Winter
  • Office
    24%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Evening
    12%
  • Nighttime
    11%
  • Sport
    7%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026