Free Wave For Him by Hollister
Men 2018
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Description
Free Wave For Him by Hollister is a spicy woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, the nose behind this composition is Gino Percontino. The top notes are lime, ginger, and pink pepper; the heart notes are white iris, seaweed, and moss; and the base notes are driftwood, ambergris, and cedar.
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
- Top lime
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Heart
White Iris
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Base
Driftwood
Community
175 votes
- Positive 74%
- Negative 7.4%
- Neutral 18%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
449 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
175 votes
Season
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283 votes
Time of day
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140 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Free Wave For Him
Free Wave For Him by Hollister is a spicy woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, the nose behind this composition is Gino Percontino. The top notes are lime, ginger, and pink pepper; the heart notes are white iris, seaweed, and moss; and the base notes are driftwood, ambergris, and cedar.
Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
123 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
141 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
113 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
115 votes
Have you worn Free Wave For Him?
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Alex_Rex
Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2026, fellow fragrance lovers! Check out Hollister’s Free Wave For Him. It’s a youthful, fresh scent starting with a very soft spicy ginger blended with citrus, giving it a real boost of energy. The projection doesn’t last past half an hour, and on the skin it lingers for about three hours if you apply it generously. Then, you barely notice the cedar base. Perfect for spring and summer, especially in the morning if it’s not too hot. Wear it from head to toe in the morning and afternoon, but skip it for night due to its weak projection and short longevity. It’s for guys up to 25, and in Argentina it’s a low-cost deal. In short, it’s cheerful and refreshing; its low projection and short life are its charm, but on hot days they save the day.
Burubagu
I really liked it. The opening is very pink pepper, even though they say it’s marine; I don’t smell anything oceanic, just something salty, and at times it smells like play-doh, very synthetic. Still, it works for summer nights, but not for daily wear. I use it when I’m feeling extra good. Rating: 7/10.
gabinetegil
If you’re in a temperate or hot place and want to wake up with energy, this fragrance helps! It’s nicely sweet with a ‘caramelized’ touch. Hollister, you nailed it!