GrassOpens with
Sea NotesHeart
White MuskDries down to
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Mancera · Sold as unisex
Wave Musk
The sensation of walking along a beach at low tide, where the salty air mixes with the earthy scent of damp sand and driftwood.
Smells likethe ocean
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Wave MuskPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessA Girl In Capri · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares sea notes, driftwood and white musk8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Wave Musk by Mancera was launched in 2011 and crafted by Pierre Montale. This Woody Aromatic fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and green notes, featuring grapefruit and grass, before transitioning into the heart of sea salt, driftwood, and seaweed. The base notes of white musk and orange blossom create an aquatic embrace that is both fresh and grounding. Wave Musk captures the essence of coastal moments, blending crisp freshness with a subtle earthiness.
Apply one to two sprays liberally on pulse points. The citrus top notes are bright but fade quickly, so aim for an initial impact that can be felt close to skin. The musky base develops gradually over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a subtle yet lingering scent.
Fig. 01 — Wave Musk, Mancera
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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Zara · 2022Salty Ocean BouquetShares Sea notes, Sea salt and Orange blossomunder $40★ 4.11 (315)36%Match
Calvin Klein · 2015Eternity for Men Summer 2015Shares Grapefruit, Sea notes and Driftwood$40–100★ 4.34 (145)
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Adds woody, animalic and warm spicy; shares black currant and white musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 18%.