Prodigy vs Ethereal Wave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ProdigyChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ethereal WaveChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prodigy3/7
Ethereal Wave3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prodigy
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Prodigy
- Sillage & projection
- Prodigy
- Value for money
- Ethereal Wave
- Versatility
- Ethereal Wave
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ethereal Wave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProdigyMind GamesEthereal WaveLiisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 591 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
Category winnerProdigyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
271 votes
37%Love
42%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
591 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityProdigy
SillageProdigy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEthereal WaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
green88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
fresh42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseBergamotCardamom
Heart
LongozaPatchouli
Base
VanillaBlonde WoodsSandalwood
Notes
Black TeaWhite TeaBergamotBlonde WoodsCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom and Blonde Woods. Durations are only published for Ethereal Wave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night17
Category winnerEthereal WaveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,397
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews117
Category winnerEthereal WaveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProdigy by Mind Games opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green cardamom, cutting through a rich heart of damask rose. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a warm caffe latte accord backed by tropical longoza flower and earthy patchouli. Smooth sandalwood and vanilla form a creamy base tha…
Reviews →Ethereal Wave by Liis is a calming aromatic green fragrance centered around the restorative aroma of freshly brewed tea. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of tart bergamot and bright citrus, creating an immediate sensation of cool morning air. As the initial sparkle mellows, tender white tea and darker black…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Prodigy or Ethereal Wave?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Prodigy is rated 4.25/5 from 271 votes; Ethereal Wave is rated 4.10/5 from 591 votes. Choose Prodigy for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ethereal Wave for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Prodigy or Ethereal Wave?
Prodigy lasts longest (Prodigy 76/100, Ethereal Wave 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prodigy or Ethereal Wave?
Prodigy projects furthest (Prodigy 69/100, Ethereal Wave 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prodigy and Ethereal Wave smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom and Blonde Woods.
Is Prodigy or Ethereal Wave better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ethereal Wave is the stronger pick. For winter, Prodigy is the stronger pick. Ethereal Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prodigy and Ethereal Wave?
Prodigy has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Longoza and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Blonde Woods and Sandalwood. Ethereal Wave features Black Tea, White Tea, Bergamot, Blonde Woods and Cardamom.
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