What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart brings mint. On the skin it settles into amber and musk. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ed Hardy Koi Wave notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Koi Wave EDP
Christian Audigier is the house behind Ed Hardy Koi Wave EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Christian Audigier perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men, Ed Hardy Tattoo Parlour and Ed Hardy Variety.
How far Ed Hardy Koi Wave spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like mint and amber. Less obvious notes include clary sage. Perfume fans rate it 3.73 out of 5.
Is Ed Hardy Koi Wave long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Calvin Klein Ck Be and Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Tiger Ink. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2008.
Perfumes that smell like Ed Hardy Koi Wave
Similar picks to try: Calvin Klein Ck Be (5 shared notes), Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Tiger Ink (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi (4 shared notes) and Zara Waterlily Tea Dress unisex (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Ed Hardy Koi Wave expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €21 in Europe.
When did Ed Hardy Koi Wave come out?
It came out in 2008.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.