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1979 New Wave
by Les Bains Guerbois
1979 New Wave by Les Bains Guerbois is a crisp, airy mint and orris fragrance that evokes a cool, minimalist elegance. It opens with a fresh, slightly synthetic impression—like chilled mint on a model home’s pristine marble floor—before settling into a light, powdery, woody drydown centered on irises and sandalwood. The scent is gracefully unisex and feels most at home in spring and summer, ideal for daytime wear, but it lacks substance and presence. While the scent is clean and natural-smelling on some, others perceive it as overwhelmingly like new carpet, a sensation amplified by the mint and aldehydes. Longevity and sillage are weak, with the scent fading significantly within an hour and leaving only a faint trail. Despite this, a noticeable number of users find it charming and oddly compelling, standing out among other mint perfumes for its balance of sweetness and cold clarity.
Pros
- +A bright, natural-smelling mint note that avoids synthetic harshness
- +An airy, powdery drydown with gentle sandalwood and iris that feels refreshing
- +A unisex character that suits both men and women in informal or artistic settings
Cons
- −Short longevity and weak sillage make it impractical for most wear occasions
- −Many users report a persistent new carpet or sterile model home scent that some find off-putting
- −The scent lacks depth and projection, limiting its impact even for those who like it