marine notes
Fresh Family
Marine notes evoke the fresh, clean scent of the sea, offering a crisp and invigorating olfactory experience.
moderate
moderate
3 fragrances
Fresh
About marine notes
Marine notes, also known as aquatic notes, are a cornerstone in modern perfumery for creating fragrances that capture the essence of the ocean's vastness and purity. These notes are characterized by their fresh, clean, and often slightly salty or ozonic qualities, reminiscent of sea air, ocean spray, or the invigorating breeze along coastal areas. Marine notes are versatile and can range from the subtle whisper of a sea breeze to the more robust scent of deep ocean waters. They are primarily used to impart a sense of freshness and openness to a fragrance, making them popular in summer scents, sporty fragrances, and colognes designed for a feeling of cleanliness and rejuvenation. Their role in perfumery is often to provide a contrast to warmer, heavier notes or to enhance the composition's overall freshness, making them essential in creating balanced and appealing scents.
Natural Sources
- •Synthetic creation
- •Aroma chemical synthesis
Synthetic Alternatives
Calone, Helional, Ambroxide
Perfumer's Tips
Marine notes are typically used as top or middle notes in a fragrance composition to introduce a burst of freshness. They should be balanced carefully with other notes to avoid overpowering the blend. Marine notes work well in combination with citrus for an energizing effect, or with floral and woody notes to create a more complex, nuanced fragrance.