Welcome!

Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances. My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival. Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives. I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!
Showing posts with label oceanic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oceanic. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

What are Marine Fragrances?

Fragrances can be classified by certain olfactive families, or themes, or accords.

Marine:

themes are one of the newest members of the fragrance family. These notes are also called aquatic, oceanic, aqueous  and these fragrances evoke the odor of fresh sea air. It is virtually impossible to capture the true essence of oceanic air, so to create this special note, the ingredient Calone is added.



Other notes are used to evoke the watery scent of freshly fallen rain these include florals such as water lily, water hyacinths, lotus, as well as fruits and vegetables such as melon, and cucumber.



Fragrances that are classified as Marine are:
  • Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
  • Aqua Motu by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
  • Aquawoman by Rochas
  • Aspen by Coty
  • Bleu Marine by Pierre Cardin
  • Charlie White by Revlon
  • Cool Water Woman by Davidoff
  • Dune by Christian Dior
  • Escape by Calvin Klein
  • Flore by Carolina Herrera
  • Ghost Myst by Coty
  • Inis by Innisfree
  • Kenzo Pour Homme by Kenzo
  • L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake
  • Nautica by Nautica
  • Nilang by Lalique
  • Ocean Dream by Giorgio Beverly Hills
  • Polo by Ralph Lauren
  • Ralph Lauren Blue
  • Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden
  • Sunwater by Lancaster
  • 360 degrees by Perry Ellis

Featured Post

Faking Perfume Bottles to Increase Their Value

The issue of adding "after market" accents to rather plain perfume bottles to increase their value is not new to the world o...