Description
“Amongst Waves came to be after I had a sudden urge to create something that was a bit more fruity “aquatic” than the pre-existing “aquatic” fragrances in today’s market. This fragrance was released in Spring 2017, just in time for Summer 2017, so the bright and playful notes of Green Apple, Honeydew, and Lime Zest were carefully chosen to evoke a “greeness” for Spring and an easy-going playfulness for Summer. The Sea Salt/Aquatic Notes bring out the best of the top notes by adding a sophisticated layer of brininess, with the intoxicating base note of aged Patchouli rounding out the drydown. Note that each batch of Amongst Waves that I produce will feature a different shade of blue-green, just like the ocean from one moment to the next.” – a note from the brand.
Amongst Waves by Gallagher Fragrances is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Amongst Waves was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniel Gallagher. Top notes are ginger, green apple, melon, lime, orange and pomegranate; middle notes are water notes, iris, sea salt and tulip; base notes are patchouli and vanilla.
sivencov – :
Just got some of this, and to be honest, I’m not so sure about it even at the drydown. Yes there is a very strong melon opening then to me it dries to a overly sweet bubblegum scent. Part of me enjoys it yet another part of me wants to gag.
Xeroxvgric – :
Super strong melon and patchouli opening – my first thought was “nope, not for me”. But… I gave it 30 minutes and it balances out to a really nice fruity salty aquatic fragrance. It gives a salty sea mist vibe while standing on the shore of a secluded exotic ocean with some fruit trees within reach. Good stuff!
dima260989rus – :
This has an amazingly realistic scent of honeydew melon. I mean it’s literally identical to the real thing. If you’ve ever smelled honeydew melon, you’ve smelled this. But it’s like a really juicy honeydew melon sitting in a lake, since I also detect some aquatic notes. Sillage is moderate but on the strong side while longevity is the same, at about 4 hours (though I tested this through a workout as well).
4/5
alippa.yulia – :
Smells pretty good for the summer, but beware that nice looking green coloring will stain your clothes. Wear darker clothing because I wore a brand new cream colored shirt and it looked like I got spit on by a leprechaun lol
hostinges – :
I bought a candle from Walmart awhile back…cucumber melon. Yea, this is the exact same scent. No exaggeration, it smells like they bottled the cheap Walmart brand candle. I don’t think I’ve found two things that smell so similar in all my life. Im sure it’s a strange conscience, and as a candle it smells good, but as a wearable fragrance, not so much. It’s not bad, but it’s not something I want to smell like, ever, really. And I wouldn’t call it aquatic by any means, especially what you’d think to be an aquatic cologne like Bvlgari Aqva or nautical voyage. It’s very artsy as someone said, more of a novelty scent IMO. Not worth the high price tag. Try a sample before you buy for sure
Gassa312 – :
Its ok . I have better summer scents in my colection . If you own 1 or 2 summer scents it might be a good audition .
sergey07 – :
Byredo Pulp killer! Love it!
russak42 – :
This is a very “heavy” aquatic to me, especially in the drydown. Like a fruit cart toppled over in a thunderstorm. This did not work well for me in hot weather. Tried it again in the fall and it still didn’t click. In spite of its claim of being unisex, I think this will smell better on the ladies. Although it doesn’t work for me, it’s very well made with excellent longevity and medium sillage.
progon-1 – :
Fragrance -Amongst Waves Gallagher Fragrances
Bottle from – 2017
The smell of this fragrance reminds me of a small boat anchored at a tiny little island of white sand.I’m just relaxing on that boat,enjoying a fresh melon fruit salad and drinking cold sparkling water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.Amongst Waves opens with a little bit loud,sharp and bitter citrusy notes fused with fruits.Than as it lingers on the skin,potent citrus/fruity notes quickly give way to a beautiful,fresh,tropical,aquatic and salty interpretation of melon in the middle,with a hint of patchouli and a wisper of freedom in the drydown.
Longevity – 8/10(8+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 7,5/10(moderate to high projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours)
Weather – best in spring and summer
Age – 18-40
Compliments – 9/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me –
melon,water notes,green apple,sea salt,lime,ginger.
The drydown is nice and gentle and i get some – fruitiness,melon,vanilla and patchouli.
Emotions – island of white sand,fresh melon fruit salad, pleasant,calming,sensual,relax.
Occasion -perfect for daytime casual activities.
ijvuptcr – :
The performance of this one is stellar but after owning it for a few months, with minimal wearing, i decided to sell it as it just wasn’t for me. I found it to be more artistic rather than wearable and didn’t really feel like i was wearing a fragrance but more of an art piece. It doesn’t smell bad by any means, it’s just so unusual that i didn’t feel comfortable wearing it. It is extremely unique though, i’ll give it that!
tito13 – :
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.
elekdro – :
Well , so far I haven’t seen any of the Gallagher fragrances in Hungary or Austria anywhere… but i’d like to try some of them , they look pretty promising…maybe in time it will be available here also…Mr Gallagher would have himself a good couple of fans for sure.
Nazar_Igor – :
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!
Morisss – :
This is easily one of the most unique scents out there. I wasn’t blown away by it initially but i really like how different and unusual it is. While wearing it, i felt as though i was some kind of otherworldly being. It smells a bit unappealing up close but much better in the air when it projects and also drys down pretty good. Need some more time with this to see how much i like it though as i imagined it to be very different to how it actually is! I do also get a slight hint of Juicy Fruit gum lol.
Mrsfreeman – :
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.
sekuriti2006 – :
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.
EDUARD33 – :
I received the Discovery set here in the UK. I’m a big fan of anything melon but was not sure how it would land in a fragrance. I absolutely get Melon all the way through but the patchouli is the other stand out note on my skin. It’s a lovely patchouli too so you get this soft fruity/patch vibe. I love it and have just ordered the full 100ml.
Klapoyshenko – :
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
Sherif11 – :
Talk about a change of heart! Now I’m considering buying a full bottle of this stuff. The dry down is really good and unique. The longevity is really good too. As far as my original review, I think I’d sprayed too much on the back of my hand and I was going off the top more than the dry down. This is good stuff and I’d misjudged it.
Staryy – :
★★★★★
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.
haaaaa – :
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.
magmaweld – :
Smells very pleasant and performs well, very well for an aquatic.
I don’t know how “authentic” the melon note is, but there is some note in here that pulls this off for me.
It smells thicker than you’d think for a fruity aquatic.
Overall though, fairly nice for spring/summer.
7/10
landry777 – :
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!
tnv232007 – :
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.
Borovskoe – :
Just smells awful to me. I love neroli and bergamust but can get around the medicinal fragrance i get from it
xulegeyw – :
I suspect now hes back from a short break away Mr Gallagher has his work cut out for him filling the sudden surge of orders for this fragrance after all the positive reviews on this site and other forums recently. Even though its winter here, Amongst waves sounds right up my ally. Congratulations Daniel, I cant wait wait to get mine sent to me here in NZ.
vipzip – :
I’m going full Gall(review 7/8). One of his best and right up there with Bergamusk. This has what i call transportation quality meaning it has the ability to evoke nostalgia. Amongst waves could of easily been called Amongst fruit. The abundance of produce is from one end of the fragrance to the other showcasing longevity and depth rarely seen from fruit based perfumes. The water note is as natural as you will ever find in niche perfumery. The batch i’m testing has an accord that smells like i’ve been at a water park all day; very blue and can be very cloying. The thrill is real. It’s impossible to spray and not comment on the authenticity of notes. Aromatic aquatics is not a genre i’m interested in nowadays but with that being said, I will always remember this creation for its succulence. In the end, this isn’t too crazy and not too wavy for your sandcastle.
dimag102 – :
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!
rcn611Bessinepome – :
I really wanted to try this but I’ve heard and seen way too many people talk about how dominant the base is with patchouli (my most hated fragrance note), so, unfortunately, I won’t be trying it, which is a shame. I absolutely love the bottle and color of the juice. The whole package is like a mix of Irish Moos v Jesus Del Polzo’s Quasar. I do wish the perfumer continued success, perhaps one day I’ll have a chance to sample his creations, until then, i’ll pass.
crush8 – :
Amongst Waves is pure Summer magic, bottled! While any mention of melon-accord rings ‘Calone alarms’, I am sensing ZERO Calone in this blend. Added Bonus: This is a fruit-forward aquatic, that retains a grown-up gender-agnostic vibe, unlike the teengirl-centric BBW line. You know how Byredo’s Pulp is a fruit frag without the sugar? Well,
Pulp : Fig :: Amongst Waves : Honeydew
This is like a fruit stand, by the ocean. The most uplifting, happy scent in the world. Takes me back to the years spent in Newport & Laguna Beach, OC California. Base notes are possibly *aged* Patchouli, since I detect none of it, as a non-patch fan. Linear, long-lasting, love it.
Gallagher’s website quote enchants me: “Each batch of Amongst Waves that I produce will feature a different shade of blue-green, just like the ocean from one moment to the next.” Can’t wait to see what this House does next. You’re the next big target on my radar, Gallagher.