Sea Notes

Photo Sea Notes :: fragrance ingredients

Sea Notes in fragrances are designed to capture the essence of the ocean. They bring a fresh, airy, and slightly salty dimension to scents, often evoking the feeling of a breezy seashore. The concept of Sea Notes in perfumery is linked to the desire to replicate the invigorating and rejuvenating qualities of the sea. These notes are complex, combining elements of salt, sand, and often a hint of marine life, to create a realistic oceanic experience. In fragrance formulations, Sea Notes blend well with fresh, floral, and citrus notes, contributing to a clean and expansive scent profile. They are particularly effective in creating a sense of openness and natural freshness, often used in the top and middle notes of a fragrance.

Natural or Synthetic?
The scent of the sea is intricate and defies capture through conventional natural extraction methods, although certain elements like seaweed, algae, or other marine plants can be harnessed naturally. In perfumery, it is often replicated using a carefully crafted blend of synthetic molecules. These synthetic compounds are meticulously designed to evoke the fresh, ozonic, and occasionally slightly salty and mineral facets of the sea. This aromatic ensemble may comprise ingredients such as calone (a synthetic compound with a marine, melon-like aroma), other marine molecules, and green or fresh notes. Together, they work harmoniously to recreate the essence of sea air and water.



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Some Statistics on Sea Notes



Note distribution of sea notes across all fragrances

Percentage of fragrances in our database (1651 Fragrances) that contain sea notes