Amongst Waves

Eating ripe, juicy honeydew melon by the pool on a hot summers afternoon. Sweet. Aquatic. Nostalgic. scent breakdown - Opens with a bright and juicy punch of sweet honeydew melon and a fresh apple surrounded by a lovely salt water pool accord. As it dries, the focus never leaves the melon but the aquatic notes become more pronounced and a nice underbite of salt comes in to freshen it up and stop the fragrance from becoming sickly sweet. In the deep dry down a twinge of the Gallagher patchouli DNA comes out, but mostly comes off as just a slight androgynous woodiness. personal thoughts - A wonderfully sweet and nostalgic scent for hot summer days and evenings. If you like scents like “Millesime Imperiale” by Creed, “First Instinct” by Abercrombie and Fitch, or any other honeydew melon based scent you have to get your nose on this. A bit synthetic when you first put it on, but that quickly fades and isn’t at all noticeable in the air. Surprised this isn’t hyped up much more. Calone haters should stay away. performance - Great performance of 10 or so hours with a solid 3 hours of 4 foot projection after initial application. rating - 9.5/10. when to wear - Summer pool parties; Hanging at the pier with your friends; Sneaking into a yacht club song vibe - Waves by Alfie Neale TLDR - Juicy & sweet honeydew + Salt water pool accord + freshly cut apple + androgynous woody backbone. One of the best Melon fragrances and easily top 5 from Gallagher. A must try for Melon fans, but be wary if you’re sensitive to the aroma chemical calone. Extremely nostalgic of simpler times where the worst thing you’d have to worry about was a scraped knee or your parents catching you with your Nintendo DS under the covers. Side note - This shares a lot of similarities with Sunscape from the same house, and while I personally prefer this one, Sunscape is a much richer and fuller honeydew melon experience, this has added freshness through that added aquatic twinge. This is better for the warm weather, Sunscape is better for the cooler/transitional seasons.

This is an interesting one. My first purchase from Gallagher, and overall I'm quite impressed. I received some very generous samples as well as a hand-written thank you, and the presentation of the bottle and the box is very nice. As for the scent itself, it opens with a very fresh melon and crisp green apple. Very juicy, delicious fruit notes. There's also a bit of spiciness from the ginger and the patchouli. As it dries down, the vanilla starts to take over, and you get this very calming, tranquil, gentle ocean scent. Mainly melon, vanilla, patchouli, and a little saltiness. Very pleasant overall. My only criticism would be that it can get rather cloying and almost sickly-sweet, especially if you overapply, I actually feel like it could probably do without the vanilla, the melon already gives that very smooth, gentle sweetness, it seems a little unnecessary to me. I'd like to see a little more tartness and a little more salt, less or no vanilla, then I think it would be a perfect scent. As-is, though, it's still pretty damn good. Performance on this stuff is great. Aquatics usually vanish within an hour or two on my skin. This stuff sticks around all day. Sometimes I can even get a whiff of it the next morning. Very impressed. The projection is strong, but subtle. People will smell you, but you're not gonna choke them. I'd say 8.5/10 for this one. The performance and quality for the price point is fantastic, I just think the vanilla and sweetness is a little too much, and I like vanilla and sweet scents. Great scent overall. Edit: I'd love to see a "Noir" version of this, kind of a take on a stormy, turbulent ocean, rather than the peaceful one this evokes. Could be very interesting to see something like this with some darker notes. I'd definitely buy a bottle.

Updated review. While I still do think this fragrance is good I must say that I think that the new price is definitely waaaay too much for this fragrance. $135 was a lot when the fragrance was first introduced but now $155 for 100ml and $95 for 30ml is ridiculous. This fragrance is less niche and more designer. Nothing is wrong with that but these are mass appealing and really nothing that jumps out and bites you. For price point I need niche not designer quality. Breakdown: Longevity: 8/10 (lasts a good 8hrs on skin and forever on clothes) Sillage/Projection: 7/10 (projects good for the first 3hrs) Scent: 7/10 Seasons: Spring and Summer Purpose: Casual Price/Worthiness: 3/10 (Fragrance needs more oomph to warrant a purchase at such a high price point) 100ml for $80-100 would be sweet spot. Previous review July 9 2017. Longevity: 8/10 (lasts a good 8hrs on skin and forever on clothes) Sillage/Projection: 7/10 (projects good for the first 3hrs) Scent: 9/10 Seasons: All (I'm sure it will shine most during the Spring and Summer due to the freshness and juicy fruits, but that vanilla, and patchouli will make it stick for Fall and Winter) Purpose: Any and all Price/Worthiness: Price is subjective this is a great frag and worthy of a full bottle I just wish there was a 50mL. Not sure I need a 100mL with all the frags I have. I was not scent (see what I did there) this nor asked to review this by Mr. Gallagher. I purchased a sample pack myself and this is my honest review! I do really wish he would lower the price or make 50mL bottles. Seeing how he is giving away bottles to YouTubers for review makes me feel that the bottles aren't actually worth the $135 price tag.

Love this fragrance! Absolutely love it! Good performance! Amazing smell! Signature scent worthy for sure. Melon, apple, tulip , ocean breeze, vanilla, and patchouli! I can sense all of them. Amazing fragrance. Mr. Gallagher markets this as a year round fragrance and I could totally see it. It's crisp and fresh enough for the summer yet sweet, thick and creamy enough for the Winter. I'm under the impression that certain notes in this fragrance will shine during different seasons. So breakdown: Longevity: 8/10 (lasts a good 8hrs on skin and forever on clothes) Sillage/Projection: 7/10 (projects good for the first 3hrs) Scent: 9/10 Seasons: All (I'm sure it will shine most during the Spring and Summer due to the freshness and juicy fruits, but that vanilla, and patchouli will make it stick for Fall and Winter) Purpose: Any and all Price/Worthiness: Price is subjective this is a great frag and worthy of a full bottle I just wish there was a 50mL. Not sure I need a 100mL with all the frags I have. I was not scent (see what I did there) this nor asked to review this by Mr. Gallagher. I purchased a sample pack myself and this is my honest review! I do really wish he would lower the price or make 50mL bottles. Seeing how he is giving away bottles to YouTubers for review makes me feel that the bottles aren't actually worth the $135 price tag.

★★★★★ A niche fruity aquatic that brings back the 90s nostalgia without the synthetic nature of the 90s. This starts out like a a fresh fruit liqueur, I can get apple and melon, sweet start, but the ginger is also evident and keeps things fresh and airy. The heart notes turn this beauty more aquatic, the sea salt along with the floral and watery notes bring out an amazing freshness that balances out the initial fruity sweetness, you can still smell the melon. When it gets to the dry down the scent turns (on my skin) into a light vanilla that is still fresh and has depth due to the patchouli. Overall it stays for more than 7 hours on my skin and I have a good sillage for at least the first 2 hours. Amongst Waves to me smells like the dewiness one can smell when they cut a ripe melon, mixed with the sea breeze. Another image that pops up when I smell it is the image of wet linen, wet from saltwater and limoncello. This is undeniably unique, fresh, nostalgic and classy at the same time. A serious compliment getter as well. My summer staple of 2017, thank you Mr. Gallagher, you clearly have talent and vision.

I am so pleasantly surprised by this perfume. The notes sounded interesting but I often find melon notes of any kind often veer into overripe/zombie fruit territory, combine that with the ocean water and this could easily have been Amongst Waves:CSI Miami edition. Luckily, this smells like eating some fresh honeydew melon while walking along the shore (perhaps this beach is pebbly instead of sandy). It's pure, joyous summer in a bottle with no sign of coconuts or suntan lotion and I love it. A unique and highly memorable fragrance. This is without a doubt a full bottle worthy purchase. Sillage is noticeable but quiet, it won't choke out innocent bystanders, and longevity is admirable lingering around eight hours, maybe longer if you're not doing yard work. Amongst Waves comes across totally unisex. Happiness knows no gender! As an aside, the sample pack is ludicrously generous. Give this house a try!

Opens with a juicy cocktail of mixed fruit along with a blast of something cool, fresh and spicy. A subtle salty breeze blows most of the spiciness away. A fresh vanilla is left, which along with some florals, give this fragrance quite a bit of depth. The earthy patchouli really brings this together as it appears during the dry down. There is a realistic water note in here the whole way though. I really like this one, it's a very uplifting scent. It reminds me of eating a fruit salad at a picnic table on a grassy, ocean side cliff, surrounded by woods and flowers. Waves crash below, exploding into a cool, salty sea mist. It has great longevity and moderate projection. It took me a couple wearings to fully notice and appreciate all the detail in this.

Love it! I actually enjoy the honeydew melon in this. The honeydew melon doesnt last very long in the foreground. It soon fades back with the other fruit notes. The briney air and patchouli base are a large part of this fragrance. The wonderful saltiness eases off quite quickly and it gets a little sweeter and more feminine. I start to notice the other fruit notes. Particularly the apple then the sweetness of orange. The fruits though keep relatively low key. This is essentially a fresh, fruity aquatic and I love it. A great scent to wear in warm conditions. It has managed to have quite good sillage and longevity in this cold room

Got the sample pack and tried this first since it's a nice warm day. At the start I get a juicy salty melon with a bit of apple as well. There's a bit of a patchouli in the far background as well, with something that I can't quite pick out individually but gives the scent a slight powdery feel. Iris maybe? Overall, this is a wonderful natural smelling fresh that is perfect for any warm day. Absolutely unisex to me. I'm going to have to think hard about getting a bottle of this.

I’ve been trying all of the fragrances from the sample pack and this is one of my favorites. I’m not a fan of patchouli but it is blended so well in this fragrance that it reminds me of Coromandel in that it provides a needed background and structure to the fragrance but is not harsh or too prominent. The melon note is sublime and along with the aquatic notes provides a unique experience for a fresh scent. Look forward to getting a full bottle.

Slightly salted watery cantaloupes. I'm a fan of melons in a scent, so it's no surprise that this one spoke to me. I ordered the sample set to try some other popular ones from the house (Rose All Dai, Wicked Good) but turns out this is my favorite. Love this particular scent and it has jolted into my top 5 warm weather scents. Disclaimer: From the sample I received, it is does NOT have good performance.

Wow, I have to buy a full bottle of this magic juice, it's simply incredible! I always find aquatic frags too fresh or clean, and usually they're super generic. But this is none of those things, even though it's quite fresh (but in a good way). It's more melon-y and fruity and it just makes me really happy!

Reminiscent of a pool bar in the Caribbean. Salty oceanic notes in the breeze mixing with the sweet frozen blender drinks behind the bar. Surprisingly long lasting. A very unique take on a fresh masculine fragrance, yet completely wearable and likable. I think this will really shine when it’s hot out.

This is a really intriguing take on a summer scent for men. The melon note is unique and refreshing. The melon definitely provides sweetness - but nothing heavy. Almost a watermelon type vibe. Overall I think this is a very unique summer offering and definitely something I'm happy with. 7/10

This is unlike anything I've ever smelled before, but in a good way. This fragrance is a straight up banger. I bought this blind and it arrived today. First spray was amazing. This is an awesome release and wish I had bought this sooner. Do not be afraid to blind buy this, you will love it.

In the summer i only wear this and Hacivat. This is sooo good. Melon, saltyness, apple, vanilla. Feels like you eating a fruit sallad on the beach with some sunscreen on.

Lovely this fragrance! Fresh scent, with well balanced notes. I am impressed with this House, didn't expect to smell such nice natural fragrances.

Gallagher Fragrances' Amongst Waves has perhaps achieved the most acclaim of any of its offering except perhaps Bergamust. Certainly its name conjures the aquatic, perhaps specifically the sea, and I believe it consistently reminds me of the ocean via a salt water note that figures prominently in the experience. The honeydew is featured front-and-center, though, and while paired with a combination of several citruses, yields a bright and acerbic opening that eventually gives way to a more balanced coupling of the still-dominant melon with some of the other floral and still-lingering citrus, eventually softening further into a base of vanilla and patchouli. It's a unique taken on melon that, to me, deviates comfortable from Creed Millesime Imperial and Sean John Unforgivable, the oft-referenced melon-intensive options that similarly favor warm weather wearing. At the standard current pricing of $135 for 100ml, one probably has to be close to loving Amongst Waves to buy it, and it's not that I find the pricing unreasonable, but I don't think I quite like enough to buy it myself, though. If it sounds intriguing, though, it sure merits trying. A fun, inventive take on both melon and marine notes by Daniel Gallagher. 7 out of 10

I was very excited to order the Gallagher Fragrances sample set. I'd heard great things about Amongst Waves and Bergamust. I was super excited to get my nose on some fresh indie/niche offerings, most of all, Amongst Waves after the YouTube hype. I have to agree with Tennis3040. I'd heard Amongst Waves has a really great and authentic melon note. When I think of melon scents, Millesime Imperial, and Polo Blue come to mind. Amongst Waves has a really off-putting note I can only assume is the melon. The melon smells too strong compared to the rest of the composition and I don't see myself wearing this. I really wanted to like this, but so far I'm not feeling it at all. EDIT: I decided to test this again. I may have sprayed too much before, not waited long enough for the dry down or both. After putting one spray on the back of my hand, I've been getting whiffs of something nice! Changed my vote from dislike to like. This deserves further testing!

WOW! Melon BOMB!! I've never smelled that note so prominently, EVER. --Even melon doesn't smell this strong of melon! This fragrance is a cool ocean wave crashing against your skin, LEGITIMATELY. My skin even felt cool where I sprayed it. I have a sneaky suspicion it's the ginger, citrus and patchouli playing off of each other to produce a mint-like, almost mentholated vibe. That fades pretty quickly and gives way to a really well-blended cologne. Sweet, fruity, herbal, big-time aquatic, WOW. The overall package is cool, too: the bottle, the label and even the color of the juice all remind me of the cheap Avon-racecar splash my uncle used to wear, but this does it in a tasteful throwback type of manner to me. Like an homage to those blue-collar colognes. It's really neat. I would definitely own this! Will definitely be trying more Gallaghers!