The Perfume Library

Aquawoman

7.6

Rochas · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Aquawoman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with citrus and floral notes softening its watery character; it has been discontinued. It opens with seawater and bergamot, and lily and rose bring a gentle floral heart. In the base, musk, mango and amber carry a fruity sweetness through the scent, while spicy and woody touches sit quietly in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads feminine, with a light build that fits easy daytime wear.

Spade of Vetiver

6.1

Régalien · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Régalien Spade of Vetiver is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around seawater, grapefruit and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. It opens with seawater and an air accord alongside grapefruit, while cardamom and earthy notes add a dry edge to that freshness. In the heart, clary sage, cypress and salt give it a green, mineral turn. Haitian and Java vetiver settle into the base with frankincense, patchouli and opoponax, leaving a woody, earthy finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, aquatic character wears easily through the day and suits men and women alike. It shares a close profile with Rochas Aquaman and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Aqua.

Antalya

8.5

Gritti · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Antalya is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green, woody and slightly smoky side sets it apart from typical sea fragrances. It opens with the coolness of myrtle, seawater, angelica and sea salt. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and algae pull that freshness towards an earthy, smoky tone. The base of amber, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and nearly half of voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean on gender and can be worn by anyone. Spiritwoods Nemophilist and TALE Parfum Water Me have a close profile.

Patros

6.0

Arts&Scents

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Arts&Scents Patros is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits leisure time and working days. Lemon zest and olive give it a bright, slightly bitter greenness, which Cypriote herbs and grass carry on, while seawater adds an aquatic coolness. Patchouli leaves a woody, faintly creamy base, and a spicy touch keeps it from turning sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick leisure, business and daily wear, with night outings further behind. Carthusia A'mmare (Eau de Parfum) and Serge Lutens Parole d'eau have a close profile.

Cool Water Summer Dive

6.4

Davidoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic and green character that feels cool and light. It has been discontinued, and it leaves a light trail: longevity and sillage are rated weak, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It was released in 2011 and is positioned as a men's scent. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit make up the bright citrus core. Basil and sage add a green edge, juniper berry brings a slightly spicy dryness, and seawater rounds out the aquatic feel. Davidoff Cool Water Ice Fresh and Davidoff Cool Water Into the Ocean have a close profile.

Break Line

7.2

Hollister

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hollister Break Line is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange and sage with driftwood, seawater and sand; it has been discontinued. The scent reads fresh and aquatic as a whole. Mandarin orange brings a bright citrus lead, and sage adds a light spicy, green edge. Driftwood and sand give it a dry, woody footing, while seawater keeps it cool. Sweet, floral and powdery touches stay in the background, with smoky and synthetic nuances sharpening the edges slightly. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so treat both loosely. It reads as a light, everyday men's scent. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Urban Feel and Michael Kors pour Homme have a close profile.

St. Barts for Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Tommy Bahama · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tommy Bahama St. Barts for Women Eau de Parfum opens with hibiscus nectar, lime and seawater, a sweet, fruity floral-aquatic scent with a fresh, citrusy edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with sport a smaller third, and it reads as a feminine perfume. The top notes of hibiscus nectar, lime and seawater give a fresh, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, frangipani, bougainvillea and tequila sweeten the floral side, and the base of gaiac wood, sand and musk settles it into something soft and calm. Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice and La Rive Give Me Love have a close profile.

I ♥ Italy for Him

7.8

Sergio Tacchini · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sergio Tacchini I ♥ Italy for Him is a fresh, aquatic men's scent in which citrus and green tones lead, with a seaside feel. It opens with bergamot and Italian mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. In the heart, salty air, seawater, petitgrain and rosemary build a green, briny freshness. Woody notes, musk and moss settle that freshness onto a soft base, with fruity and spicy touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want a light, clean scent for daytime. It reads masculine. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition have a close profile.

Lirano

5.6

Acqua delle Langhe

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Acqua delle Langhe Lirano is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic floral against a sweet base. It opens with jasmine, rose, lily and seawater, so the flowers read fresh and watery. Hay and patchouli in the heart add a woody, earthy tone. Musk, vanilla and tonka bean in the base turn it sweeter and give it a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Mine Perfume Lab Alleria and Ajmal Raindrops (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

City Breeze for Him (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Mexx · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx City Breeze for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, basil and apple and moves through sage, violet leaf and seawater. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit with the green bite of basil and a light sweetness from apple. In the heart, sage and violet leaf keep the green note going while seawater adds coolness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, moss and cedarwood settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing, though the overall impression stays fresh. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business trailing behind. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) and Esprit Esprit Man (2019) have a close profile.

L'Ouïe - Étude 1.2

8.0

Pentalogies · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pentalogies L'Ouïe - Étude 1.2 is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic surface over a creamy, spicy and woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score longevity high. There are no season or occasion votes, so it would be wrong to point it anywhere in particular. Its unisex build suits both men and women. It opens with black pepper, rosewood and seawater, which give a cool, slightly salty start. In the heart, coconut milk adds a creamy sweetness and clove brings spice, while Virginia cedar, Haitian amyris and Mysore sandalwood build a woody backbone. The base of musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, powdery warmth. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Comme des Garçons Concrete have a close profile.

Loewe pour Homme Sport

6.4

Loewe · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe pour Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic and green notes keep it close to everyday wear. It opens with pepper and grapefruit, and the heart brings ginger, seawater, lavender and basil. The base of moss, patchouli, Atlas cedar and amber adds a woody side that stays light, resting on a clean, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light and close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with sport not far behind. It reads as masculine and has been discontinued. Abercrombie & Fitch Away Man and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dscvr Me!

6.9

éveìlleur · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

éveìlleur Dscvr Me! is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around eucalyptus bud, Italian bergamot and seawater. The top pairs eucalyptus bud with Italian bergamot and everlasting flower absolute, so citrus and fresh accords lead. The heart brings mastic absolute, jasmine absolute and seawater, tilting the scent towards the aquatic. In the base, ambrox, oakmoss and musk soften it and settle it on a clean, earthy footing. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Hamburg Alster have a close profile.

Beach Party

7.5

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Beach Party is a fresh, citrusy and fruity summer-leaning scent that works as a unisex pick, light and bright in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. There is no season or occasion data, but the fresh, fruity build reads as a warm-weather scent. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on either. Grapefruit and tropical fruits open it brightly. Guava, seawater and white blossoms form the heart, so the fruit sweetness is balanced by a salty freshness. In the base, musk and woody notes soften the scent and close it with a creamy warmth. Zara Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Electric Sky

6.1

Tory Burch · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Tory Burch Electric Sky is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around cactus blossom, seawater and blue sage. The notes read as one flowing whole: seawater and lavender bring coolness, while blue sage adds a green freshness. Cactus blossom softens that chill and violet adds a faintly sweet touch. Palo Santo and vetiver lay an earthy floor beneath it, so the scent feels dry and calm as well as watery. Its profile is close to Osmofolia Nimbostratus and Loewe Earth.

Five

7.7

Fzotic · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Fzotic Five is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus and sea air against a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bright citrus leads: yuzu, lemon, bergamot and red mandarin orange. Thyme and rosemary add a green coolness, while seawater gives it an aquatic edge. Cedar and coniferous woods build a woody frame, softened by ambergris and minerals. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Its fresh, clean character reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.

Salty Tiarè

6.7

Sãlum · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Sãlum Salty Tiarè is a unisex fragrance that sets a salty, aquatic freshness against a sweet, floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It has a balanced character that should sit comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with bergamot and nectarine meeting seawater and salt, a cool, lightly briny start. In the heart, monoï, ylang-ylang, tuberose and tiaré add a creamy, floral warmth. The base of amber, vanilla absolute and benzoin sweetens it and dries down to a soft, powdery finish. Maison Margiela Beach Walk and Aerin Gardenia Rattan have a close profile.

Acadia

7.0

Alkemia · 2017

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Alkemia Acadia is a men's fragrance with a fresh, aquatic and green character, its seaside air suiting daily and leisure wear. Bay leaf and balsam fir needle give it a green, lightly spicy side. Kelp, seawater and sea mist push the aquatic feel, while driftwood adds a woody, slightly smoky base. Sweet and resinous touches soften the coolness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with evening and business not far behind. It is classed as masculine. Akro Malt and Mancera Wave Musk have a close profile.

Oblique FFWD

7.1

Givenchy · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Oblique FFWD is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent led by green notes, seawater and melon. It has been discontinued. The top is green notes, seawater and melon, so it opens cool, watery and faintly sweet. Sichuan pepper adds a touch of spice in the heart, and musk and cedarwood settle the scent onto a soft, woody base. Fresh, citrus, floral and green accords lead, while the fougère and spicy sides stay in the background and a synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted on either. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits men and women alike. Montale Fougères Marines and Azzaro Chrome United have a close profile.

Sun Men Fresh

7.5

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Men Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic lightness; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and seawater come first, followed by frangipani, geranium and cardamom in the heart. The floral and green tones keep it cool, while a fruity edge sweetens it slightly. Musk and amber in the base settle it onto a soft, warm footing. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. It reads as masculine, and its fresh aquatic character suits easy, light everyday wear. Acqua di Hamburg Alster and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

Stomped on Bed of Lettuce

6.3

Pearfat Parfum · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pearfat Parfum Stomped on Bed of Lettuce is a unisex scent that sets fresh grapefruit, seawater and rhubarb against earthy oakmoss, civet and patchouli. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. The fresh, citrusy side comes from grapefruit, rhubarb and seawater, giving it a green, aquatic feel. Pink pepper adds a little spice and frankincense a resinous depth. Oakmoss, patchouli and civet bring an earthy, animal weight, and the whole leans chypre and fougère. Cerruti 1881 pour Homme and Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Il Sale e le Dune (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Il Sale e le Dune Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with eucalyptus, rosewood and seawater. The top is cool and brisk, built on eucalyptus, rosewood and seawater. At the heart, peach blossom, rose and galbanum bring a floral, fruity sweetness, with the galbanum adding a green edge. Dry woods settle underneath, leaving a woody, creamy base. Sillage is moderate. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, then business, with evening and night out further behind. It reads light and clean rather than masculine or feminine. Dior Belle de Jour and CARE Clean Silk have a close profile.

Alleria

8.0

Mine Perfume Lab

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Mine Perfume Lab Alleria is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent where jasmine, rose and lilac meet seawater. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. It opens with jasmine, rose, lilac and seawater, a floral freshness with a watery edge. Fenugreek and patchouli add a spicy, woody touch in the heart. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and musk turns powdery and creamy, while green and synthetic accords keep the overall feel cool. Acqua delle Langhe Lirano and Bois 1920 Sopra Il Mare have a close profile.

L'Eau Technique

5.3

Jacques Fath · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jacques Fath L'Eau Technique is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with lemon and seawater, led by citrus, aquatic and green accords; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lemon, fruity notes and seawater; in the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a spicy edge to that freshness. The base of amber, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and cedar sets it on a woody, lightly sweet footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter stays in the background. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Jesus del Pozo Quasar and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.