Hollister Wave For Him: released in 2016, citrus, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hollister Wave For Him dupe we found is Hollister Wave 2 For Him — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hollister Wave For Him dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hollister Wave For Him | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollister Wave 2 For Him | 89% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Hollister Free Wave For Him | 86% | about $30 (+50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Nautica Voyage Heritage | 84% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | RAVE Now Intense | 81% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Masaki Matsushima Aqua Mat Homme | 83% | about $45 (+125%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the breezy citrus-and-marine character of Hollister Wave For Him, leaning into a similarly relaxed coastal profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Hollister Wave For Him, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 284 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant, athletic freshness found in Hollister Wave For Him, offering a lively and easygoing aquatic dry-down.
It shares its woody, citrus and marine accords with Hollister Wave For Him, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 183 community ratings.
Brings a comparable aromatic and crisp woody energy reminiscent of Hollister Wave For Him at an exceptional value.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Hollister Wave For Him, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 453 community ratings.
Offers a bold yet fresh aromatic trajectory that shares a similar modern appeal to Hollister Wave For Him.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Hollister Wave For Him, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 156 community ratings.
Captures a similar watery, citrus-forward freshness that aligns closely with the spirited opening of Hollister Wave For Him.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Hollister Wave For Him, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 299 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Nautica Voyage Heritage, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Hollister Wave For Him.
RAVE Now Intense, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Hollister Wave For Him.
Hollister Wave 2 For Him, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hollister Wave 2 For Him actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Hollister Wave 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. RAVE Now Intense comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Hollister Wave For Him notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.