How it smells
Main smell: sweet and ozonic. It opens with melon and pineapple, moves to pine and dries down to vanilla and suede.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Socal 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
A closer look at Hollister Socal EDC
Socal EDC is made by Hollister. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by ozonic and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and ozonic smells and notes like pine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include coconut. Perfume fans rate it 4.24 out of 5.
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Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €110, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Davidoff Cool Water but less than Gritti Chantilly.
Will people notice Socal?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Michael Malul Citizen Jack lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and suede are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Socal
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its ozonic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Socal, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Michael Malul Citizen Jack (3 shared notes), Jimmy Choo Man (4 shared notes), Gritti Chantilly (3 shared notes) and Davidoff Cool Water (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jimmy Choo Man starts from €45.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Socal good for summer?
Yes, summer is one of its best seasons.
Can women wear Socal?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.