Room 1015: Wave Child
If you’re anywhere near #perfumetok, you already know this one. It’s loud, it’s sweet, and it’s having a moment, thanks in no small part to its mouthwatering watermelon opening and neon-pop energy. This isn’t a nuanced, whispering skin scent. It’s a sugar-slicked summer mood. The Watermelon Jolly Rancher comparisons aren’t wrong, this is a scent that leans synthetic; cheerfully so.
Projection: Moderate to strong (especially if you’re spray-happy).
One of those fragrances that announces itself before you enter the room and hangs around long after you've left.
Longevity: Lasts a solid 6–8 hours,
The sweetness softens slightly over time but never quite fades into the background.
The Scent
The opening is a burst of candied watermelon, syrupy, synthetic, and instantly recognisable. It's not meant to be a photorealistic slice of melon but more a vivid, flavour-coloured impression. Think pink, juicy, and borderline cartoonish (in a good way). Quickly behind it come tropical and citrusy edges, perhaps a flash of pineapple or a twist of orange peel keeping things bright and playful.
As it begins to settle, the fruitiness mellows slightly, folding into a sticky-sweet dry down that clings to skin like heat on a humid day. It’s not deep or particularly complex, but it is undeniably fun, a scent with serotonin baked in. On a cooler day, it might feel sparkling. On a muggy one, it could into claggy territory if you overspray.
The Notes
Top: Watermelon, citrus zest
Heart: Tropical fruits, florals
Base: Sugared musk, synthetic woods, candy-like accords
(Note: These are approximated, as the scent profile is more impressionistic than intricately layered.)
While it opens with punch and personality, this isn’t a scent that evolves much. What you smell at first spray is broadly what you’ll still have hours later, just softer and a bit less vivid. If you’re not a fan of syrupy fruit or synthetic candy notes, it may wear out its welcome fast, especially in warm weather.
Overspraying can tip it from playful to overwhelming.
Who is this for?
This is for the scent maximalists, people who love fun, fruity fragrances and aren’t afraid of a little sugar. If you want your perfume to smell like a glossy drink served poolside in a hot pink cup, this is your vibe. Probably less suited to formal settings or those with a low tolerance for sweetness.
Final Thoughts
This fragrance is a fruity firework; bright, juicy, and unashamedly sweet. It won’t be for everyone, and it’s not trying to be. What it lacks in elegance, it makes up for in joy. Spray lightly, wear with a grin, and lean into the summer-candy fantasy.
