What's the difference between Mineral Wave and De Los Santos?+
Mineral Wave is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Hawthorne (2022) dominated by Marine accords. De Los Santos is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2022) leaning on Amber accords. They share 2 accords: Aromatic, Herbal.
Which is better, Mineral Wave or De Los Santos?+
By community rating, Mineral Wave scores 4.00/5 vs De Los Santos at 3.85/5. De Los Santos's standout strength: Excellent longevity and skin performance compared to other Byredo fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Mineral Wave and De Los Santos smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. De Los Santos: De Los Santos is a polarizing but ultimately well-regarded Byredo release with strong performance and complex evolution.
Which lasts longer, Mineral Wave or De Los Santos?+
De Los Santos: Excellent longevity and skin performance compared to other Byredo fragrances Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Mineral Wave vs De Los Santos?+
Mineral Wave scores highest for summer wear; De Los Santos scores highest for all seasons wear. Mineral Wave leans daytime, De Los Santos leans daytime.
