Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe — cheaper alternatives

Hollister Wave 2 For Him: released in 2017, fresh spicy, aromatic and ozonic, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe?

The closest Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe we found is Hollister Wave For Him — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Hollister Wave 2 For HimProjection
1Hollister Wave For Him87%about $20 (−50%)5h vs 4h5/10
2Davidoff Cool Water Wave86%about $35 (−12%)5h vs 4h6/10
3French Avenue Atlantis Extrait84%about $50 (+25%)8h vs 4h8/10
4Montblanc Legend Spirit83%about $35 (−12%)5h vs 4h7/10
5Azzaro Chrome Aqua82%about $80 (+100%)5h vs 4h7/10
  1. Hollister Wave For Him — 87% scent match

    Stays within the exact same brand lineage as Hollister Wave 2 For Him, offering a similarly easygoing coastal freshness.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 584 community ratings.

  2. Davidoff Cool Water Wave — 86% scent match

    Evokes the ozonic and fresh aquatic character of Hollister Wave 2 For Him, sharing a crisp marine breeze and herbal nuance.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 781 community ratings.

  3. French Avenue Atlantis Extrait — 84% scent match

    Brings a heavy dose of ozonic freshness and bright citrus that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Hollister Wave 2 For Him.

    It shares its ozonic and citrus accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 1,829 community ratings.

  4. Montblanc Legend Spirit — 83% scent match

    Shares a similarly clean, aromatic, and woody freshness reminiscent of the sparkling notes found in Hollister Wave 2 For Him.

    It shares its citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 8,761 community ratings.

  5. Azzaro Chrome Aqua — 82% scent match

    Captures a similar green herbal twist paired with aquatic notes, recalling the refreshing aura of Hollister Wave 2 For Him.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Hollister Wave 2 For Him, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,075 community ratings.

Which Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe is cheapest?

Hollister Wave For Him, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Hollister Wave 2 For Him.

Which Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe lasts longest?

French Avenue Atlantis Extrait, at about 8h on skin, against about 4h for Hollister Wave 2 For Him.

Which Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe is closest to the original?

Hollister Wave For Him, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Hollister Wave 2 For Him itself sells from $37.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hollister Hollister Wave For Him saves you about $25 a year against Hollister Wave 2 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.

Will a Hollister Wave 2 For Him dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Atlantis Extrait comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-24.