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Special Notes

Seaweed

Seaweed has a distinctly marine, iodine-rich, and mineral scent that captures the raw essence of the ocean shore. It is salty, slightly briny, and green with an earthy depth that feels both primal and refreshing. Depending on the interpretation, it can range from a delicate coastal breeze to a bold, almost umami-rich oceanic character.
Origin and Extraction
Seaweed encompasses thousands of species of marine algae found in oceans worldwide, from kelp forests to coastal rock pools. Major harvesting regions include Japan, Korea, Ireland, and Brittany in France. The aromatic compounds can be captured through steam distillation or solvent extraction of dried seaweed, but in perfumery the scent is most often recreated through synthetic marine accords that capture the characteristic saline-mineral profile.
History and Culture
Seaweed has been integral to coastal cultures throughout history. In Japan, it is a cornerstone of cuisine as nori, kombu, and wakame. Celtic and Nordic traditions valued it as food and fertilizer. In perfumery, seaweed represents a more adventurous approach to marine notes that emerged in the 1990s and 2000s, moving beyond the synthetic 'aquatic' trend toward more authentic, naturalistic representations of the sea.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The characteristic aroma of seaweed comes from a complex mixture of sulfur compounds, bromophenols, and dimethyl sulfide (DMS), which contribute to its distinctive marine-iodine smell. Fucoxanthin and various halogenated compounds add to its mineral, briny character. In perfumery, these notes are recreated using molecules like Calone (methylbenzodioxepinone), marine aldehydes, and specialized iodine-mineral accords.

Fragrances with Seaweed

Product shot of Acqua di Sale by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

Acqua di Sale

8.4/10(6)
AquaticWoody

Salty Mediterranean Sea

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Yaringa by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Yaringa

7.3/10(12)
AquaticWoody

Tropical Ocean Breeze

Sample from €9

€25060ml
Product shot of Cape Wrath by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Cape Wrath

7.9/10(4)
AquaticResinous

Wild, Salty Coastline

Sample from €14

€15050ml
Product shot of The Grudge by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

The Grudge

9.5/10(3)
AmberAquatic

Brutal Oceanic Ambergris

Sample from €14

€15050ml
Product shot of Seahorse by Zoologist

Zoologist

Seahorse

6.6/10(6)
AquaticFloral

Vibrant Coral Reef Aquatic

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Portuguese Man O' War by Zoologist

Zoologist

Portuguese Man O' War

7.8/10(10)
AquaticSpicy

Spicy Metallic Aquatic

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Dux Orientis by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Dux Orientis

6.3/10(4)
AquaticWoody

Oriental aquatic with animalic depth

Sample from €9

€320100ml
Product shot of Olm by Zoologist

Zoologist

Olm

8.9/10(17)
AquaticMineral

Mineral aquatic cave scent

Sample unavailable

€20060ml
Product shot of Last Season by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Last Season

6.9/10(9)
ChypreAromatic

Earthy Forest Chypre

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Onda de Mar by Christian Provenzano

Christian Provenzano

Onda de Mar

8.1/10(10)
AquaticCitrus

Spicy Aquatic Wave

Sample from €9

€289100ml
Product shot of Black Sea by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Black Sea

8.1/10(16)
AquaticWoody

Dark, stormy marine essence.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
New
Product shot of Útilykt by Fischersund

Fischersund

Útilykt

AquaticGreen

Icelandic Outdoors Scent

Sample from €19

€19650ml
New
Product shot of Flotholt by Fischersund

Fischersund

Flotholt

AquaticAmber

Wild Ocean Amber

Sample from €19

€19650ml
Product shot of Artik Sea by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Artik Sea

7.6/10(11)
AquaticCitrus

Arctic sea meets citrus zest.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Askr by Jorum Studio

Jorum Studio

Askr

WoodyAquatic

Salty, Smoky Woods

Sample from €14

€15050ml
Product shot of Penguin by Zoologist

Zoologist

Penguin

6.6/10(11)
AquaticSpicy

Icy Air and Warm Suede

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Sex Sea by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sex Sea

7.5/10(12)
AquaticCitrus

Salty citrus-sea passion

Sample unavailable

€14550ml
Product shot of Firewater by Jorum Studio

Jorum Studio

Firewater

8.3/10(2)
SmokyWoody

Smoky citrus & charred timber.

Sample from €14

€14050ml
Product shot of Rose Saltifolia by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Rose Saltifolia

8.4/10(7)
FloralAquatic

Salty Seaside Rose

Sample from €9

€190100ml
Product shot of Grand Beau by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Grand Beau

6.1/10(5)
WoodyAquatic

Woody Aquatic Freshness

Sample from €9

€27550ml
Product shot of Sylhet by Shekor

Shekor

Sylhet

8.9/10(5)
GreenWoody

Green Tea Serenity

Sample from €14

€19250ml
New
Product shot of Painter by Genyum

Genyum

Painter

8/10(1)
WoodyAromatic

Artistic Woody Freshness

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Roasted Green Tea by J-Scent

J-Scent

Roasted Green Tea

6.1/10(7)
TeaGourmand

Roasted Green Tea Delight

Sample from €9

€12250ml
New
Product shot of Flóð by Fischersund

Fischersund

Flóð

AquaticEarthy

The Scent of a Wave

Sample from €24

€16030ml