Dupe review · Alexandria Fragrances
Salty Waves
The Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt profile, 37% cheaper per 100ml, from Alexandria Fragrances.
- Smells like
- Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt
- Price
- $109.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $110
- Original per 100ml
- $175
- Made by
- Alexandria Fragrances
The FragDNA review
Salty Waves offers a softer take on marine musks
FragDNA · compiled from 2 reviews and 0 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A breezy blend of sea‑salt, grapefruit and sage sits atop a subtle ambrette‑seed musk.
- Dry-down
- The dry‑down leans into warm musk and marine notes with a faint woody edge.
- Longevity
- Solid, about 7‑8 hours on skin.
- Projection
- Moderate, creates an intimate scent bubble.
- Best for
- Casual summer wear, unisex fans of gentle aquatic scents.
- Most compared to
- Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss
Alexandria Fragrances’ Salty Waves positions itself as an affordable, unisex counterpart to the pricier Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt. Priced at $110 for 100 ml versus $175 for the original, it promises a marine‑fresh experience without the overt masculinity of classics like Cool Water. Reviewers are drawn to its balanced salty‑citrus opening and the promise of a less aggressive aquatic vibe for everyday summer use.
Wearers who have sampled Salty Waves note that while the initial salty‑grapefruit burst nods to the Jo Malone concept, the overall character leans closer to Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss. The fragrance settles into a softer musky marine dry‑down rather than the greener, herb‑forward finish of Wood Sage & Sea Salt. Those expecting a direct copy may be surprised by the gentler, more introverted evolution.
In practice the perfume offers a moderate projection that stays close to the wearer, creating a pleasant, intimate aura rather than announcing its presence. Longevity is respectable, lasting roughly seven to eight hours, which feels generous for the price point. It suits anyone looking for a relaxed, beach‑inspired scent for warm weather, especially those who prefer a milder aquatic over the sharper, more masculine options on the market.
The verdictSalty Waves delivers a pleasant, budget‑friendly marine musk that feels more akin to Pacific Rock Moss than to its claimed Jo Malone twin, making it a solid summer pick for those after subtle aquatic elegance.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Worth a try. That is where Salty Waves lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Wood Sage & Sea Salt.
Alexandria Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Wood Sage & Sea Salt's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $110 per 100ml it costs 37% less than Wood Sage & Sea Salt — the 13th cheapest of 14 twins we can price.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Alexandria Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: ambrette seeds up top, sea salt and grapefruit in the middle, sage, red algae and musk underneath — the shape of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt.
Top
- ambrette seeds
Heart
- sea salt
- grapefruit
Base
- sage
- red algae
- musk
Salt spray and dry sage on a British clifftop, the most imitated modern cologne there is.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 18 twins of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt we can price, Salty Waves is number 13 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Noted Aromas Cape Town $33/100ml
- 02 Blossom Perfumery 490 $34/100ml
- 03 Pearl Fragrance Wood Sage & Sea Salt $38/100ml
- 04 ALT Fragrances Driftwood $48/100ml
- 05 Dossier Woody Sage $49/100ml
- 06 The Dupe Spot LIMITED EDITION 30ML EDP of Our Duplication of WOOD SAGE & SEA SALT #226 $58/100ml
- 07 HK Perfumes Voltage $64/100ml
- 08 AromaPassions Nature $69/100ml
- 09 Oakcha Sand Crystal $72/100ml
- 10 Dossier Woody Sage (Extreme) $78/100ml
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The community
What people say about Salty Waves
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What does Alexandria Fragrances Salty Waves smell like?
It is built to smell like Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt — ambrette seeds up top, sea salt and grapefruit in the heart, sage, red algae and musk in the base.
Is Alexandria Fragrances Salty Waves a dupe of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?
Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt.
How much cheaper is Alexandria Fragrances Salty Waves than Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?
37% less per 100ml: about $110 per 100ml against $175 for the original.
Where can I buy Alexandria Fragrances Salty Waves?
It is in stock at $109.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.