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1979 New Wave 2020

7.6 / 10 132 Ratings
A popular perfume by Les Bains Guerbois for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is fresh-green. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Green
Powdery
Woody
Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
SpearmintSpearmint PeppermintPeppermint AldehydesAldehydes
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Orris concreteOrris concrete Virginia cedarVirginia cedar
Base Notes Base Notes
Australian sandalwoodAustralian sandalwood MuskMusk AmberwoodAmberwood

Perfumers

Ratings
Scent
7.6132 Ratings
Longevity
6.7107 Ratings
Sillage
6.3106 Ratings
Bottle
8.293 Ratings
Value for money
6.766 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 01/05/2026.
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Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions
5.5Scent
Mikuru

10 Reviews
Mikuru
Mikuru
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Not really interesting
On the mouilette it remained as strongly balsamic as the initial opening, the mint notes being extremely vivid and present, making it almost annoying to my nose, almost Mentos-like. The warmth of my skin tends to let the notes of Sandalwood and Amber emerge, making it more mature and earthy in the end. Unfortunately, they come off as overly strong, and don't leave the slightest room for Iris, which I think was supposed to sweeten the perfume. The inspiration is not even hippy or carefree per se, it is overly aggressive and lacks the glam or grunge component typical of the genre it is supposed to be inspired by. I would have expected more herbaceous hints instead only mint. Not my cup of tea, the ending almost betrays itself
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Travelspray

1 Review
Travelspray
Travelspray
2  
So Good
I totally agree with le last review, it's a perfect description, thanks.
Would be a signature scent.

Even if it's not really a loud fragrance, the performances are strong. Projection ans sillage are near beat mode in fact.

My friends always smell it far away and after hours, but they love it, me to.
Updated on 07/05/2024
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crumbofbread

1 Review
crumbofbread
crumbofbread
1  
Most beautiful scent of all time
This fragrance is so unlike anything I’ve ever smelled. It’s ethereal, sparkling, and elegant. The projection leaves something to be desired, but I don’t mind it that much. The mint is sweet and not very biting. The orris is so creamy and feels so luxurious. I love the way the woody aspect blends everything to be so cozy. I think the fact that it’s a little fleeting actually adds to it. I feel like I can do anything with this fragrance on. This is my favorite fragrance of all time and my signature scent.

Who I think this is a fragrance for:
The indie, quirky, offbeat artist type. Mysterious and grungy, but inviting.
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7Scent
AndreLothe

8 Reviews
AndreLothe
AndreLothe
1  
Sophisticated anti dandruff shampoo
Minty, musky and creamy... we can find some complexity if we search at the second part of the perfum, after two houers, but at first what it reminds of is an anti-dandruff menthol shampoo. It feels good, stimulating and welcoming like a shower for the scalp but I wouldn't spend 200 euros on a bottle of this even drunk
Updated on 10/26/2022
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happy6

45 Reviews
happy6
happy6
0  
wowowowow
Yes! Really solidifies mint as a favourite note of mine. So warm and buttery and herbal and light, but with a weird and kind of unsettling vibe also. So wearable and nostalgic, while still feeling incredibly creative. It's both incredibly elegant and absolutely strange. Unbelievably gorgeous. I need a full bottle.
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Leathery iris and mint — like stepping into a brand-new car with faux leather seats… and the first thing they do is hang up a mint freshner.
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2 years ago
2
It’s like you added sweet spearmint to Molecule 01+Iris. It works so well! Most unisex perfume I’ve smelt.
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2
Evokes the scent of chewing gum. Spray it, eat some chewing gum and you’ll feel twice as fresh
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2
Very natural smelling sweet mint. It´s kind of giving Mentos. Good, but unfortunately it is pretty iridescent so I can´t justify the price.
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1
Life Savers or Mentos for about 2 hours, before fading into ambrox-like base. Would've been more interesting if they amp up the orris. Alas!
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1
Love it so much, it is a peaceful and cosy pat to me. However it has no longevity!
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2 months ago
1
I love the softness of the orris and the freshness of the mint, unfortunately, it disappears from my skin in under 30 minutes. Beautiful tho
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1
A very hipster-style minty wood scent. Its refined distinctiveness harmonizes with conservative norms.
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1
Evocative of the rubbery, darkish, smoky atmosphere of new wave clubs. I wish it were less sweet, but definitely good and unique.
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cool, green, and a little unusual. feels like the first whispers of spring
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