Note
All 2 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This evocative olfactory profile captures the crystalline essence of the ocean, blending synthetic compounds like calone with natural oceanic extracts to recreate the crisp scent of salt spray and crashing surf. It carries a distinctively cool, airy, and watery character that brings an immediate sense of spaciousness to a perfume. In the world of fine fragrance, this note is primarily anchored within the aquatic and fougere families, where it functions as a refreshing tonic that brightens heavier compositions. Perfumers typically employ this accord as a top or middle note to impart a sense of cleanliness, vitality, and expansive depth. It works beautifully to balance richer woods or musk, acting as a cooling counterpoint that prevents scents from becoming overly dense or cloying. Whether evoking the bracing chill of a rocky coastline or the gentle lap of turquoise tropical waters, this versatile note provides an essential breath of fresh air, offering a modern, minimalist elegance to both masculine and feminine creations.
2 fragrances · 2 brands · £12–£44.99
This evocative olfactory profile captures the crystalline essence of the ocean, blending synthetic compounds like calone with natural oceanic extracts to recreate the crisp scent of salt spray and crashing surf. It carries a distinctively cool, airy, and watery character that brings an immediate sense of spaciousness to a perfume. In the world of fine fragrance, this note is primarily anchored within the aquatic and fougere families, where it functions as a refreshing tonic that brightens heavier compositions. Perfumers typically employ this accord as a top or middle note to impart a sense of cleanliness, vitality, and expansive depth. It works beautifully to balance richer woods or musk, acting as a cooling counterpoint that prevents scents from becoming overly dense or cloying. Whether evoking the bracing chill of a rocky coastline or the gentle lap of turquoise tropical waters, this versatile note provides an essential breath of fresh air, offering a modern, minimalist elegance to both masculine and feminine creations.
The top rated fragrance is Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk (6.6/10).
2 brands are represented, including Marks & Spencer and Street Origins.
Prices range between £12 and £44.99 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.