Note
All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This evocative marine element brings the raw, bracing scent of the coastline directly into a fragrance. It smells deeply oceanic, characterized by a salty, slightly iodine rich brininess that recalls wet rocks and cold, churning Atlantic surf. Unlike the cleaner or ozonic notes that suggest laundry drying on a beach, this botanical extract carries a darker, vegetal complexity with hints of damp earth and crushed mineral deposits. It possesses a textural, slippery quality that adds immense depth to aquatic compositions. You will primarily encounter this note within the aromatic and marine fragrance families, where it serves as a foundational bridge between citrus top notes and woodier, musky bases. Perfumers utilize it to anchor fleeting watery accords, providing a realistic weight that prevents a scent from feeling overly synthetic or ephemeral. It imparts an invigorating, wild character that feels both expansive and grounded, making it an essential component for capturing the authentic, untamed spirit of the open sea in modern perfumery.
1 fragrances · 1 brands · £12

This evocative marine element brings the raw, bracing scent of the coastline directly into a fragrance. It smells deeply oceanic, characterized by a salty, slightly iodine rich brininess that recalls wet rocks and cold, churning Atlantic surf. Unlike the cleaner or ozonic notes that suggest laundry drying on a beach, this botanical extract carries a darker, vegetal complexity with hints of damp earth and crushed mineral deposits. It possesses a textural, slippery quality that adds immense depth to aquatic compositions. You will primarily encounter this note within the aromatic and marine fragrance families, where it serves as a foundational bridge between citrus top notes and woodier, musky bases. Perfumers utilize it to anchor fleeting watery accords, providing a realistic weight that prevents a scent from feeling overly synthetic or ephemeral. It imparts an invigorating, wild character that feels both expansive and grounded, making it an essential component for capturing the authentic, untamed spirit of the open sea in modern perfumery.
The top rated fragrance is Marks & Spencer White Coconut (7.1/10).
Prices range £12 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.