Hollister Wave 2 For Him: released in 2017, fresh spicy, aromatic and ozonic, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe we found is Hollister Wave For Him — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hollister Wave 2 For Him | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollister Wave For Him | 87% | about $20 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Davidoff Cool Water Wave | 86% | about $20 | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | French Avenue Atlantis Extrait | 84% | about $35 (+75%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Montblanc Legend Spirit | 83% | about $65* (+225%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Azzaro Chrome Aqua | 82% | about $45* (+125%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Stays within the exact same brand lineage as Hollister Wave 2 For Him, offering a similarly easygoing coastal freshness.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 555 community ratings.
Evokes the ozonic and fresh aquatic character of Hollister Wave 2 For Him, sharing a crisp marine breeze and herbal nuance.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 772 community ratings.
Brings a heavy dose of ozonic freshness and bright citrus that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Hollister Wave 2 For Him.
It shares its ozonic and citrus accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1,189 community ratings.
Shares a similarly clean, aromatic, and woody freshness reminiscent of the sparkling notes found in Hollister Wave 2 For Him.
It shares its citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 8,356 community ratings.
Captures a similar green herbal twist paired with aquatic notes, recalling the refreshing aura of Hollister Wave 2 For Him.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,051 community ratings.
Hollister Wave For Him, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
French Avenue Atlantis Extrait, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Hollister Wave 2 For Him.
Hollister Wave For Him, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hollister Hollister Wave For Him saves you about $5 a year against Hollister Wave 2 For Him. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Atlantis Extrait comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Hollister Wave 2 For Him notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.