Aquatic perfumes

The aquatic accord evokes the wet, cool sensation of sea water, rain, waterfalls or fine spray, giving a fragrance clarity and lightness. It has no single natural source; it is an illusion built entirely by the perfumer.

Calone, a molecule with a watermelon-and-sea-breeze effect, along with helional, floralozone and seaweed notes, forms its core. Aquatic notes usually sit in the top and heart. They pair often with citrus, fresh, aromatic, ozonic and musky accords. Thanks to their cooling effect, aquatic fragrances are a popular choice for summer, hot weather, sports and daytime wear.

The Aquatic accord appears in 9,056 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.

Perfumes led by the Aquatic accord

• Azzaro Chrome United (2013)
• Serge Lutens Bois de Violette (1992)
• Jean-Paul Gaultier La Belle Fleur Terrible (2022)
• Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Vetiver (2023)
• Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Toilette (2014)
• D.S. & Durga Jazmin Yucatan DS&Durga (2020)
• Goutal La Violette (2001)
• Diptyque Lilyphéa (2024)
• Escada Joyful (2014)
• Oriflame Eclat Weekend (2011)
• Clinique Simply (2004)
• Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua (2012)
• DSQUARED2 Original Wood DSQUARED² (2022)
• Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia (2015)
• Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Floral (2015)
• Salvador Dali Dalistyle (2002)
• Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male In The Navy (2018)
• Gianfranco Ferre Ferre Rose (2007)
• Lattafa Perfumes Mayar Natural Intense (2024)
• Loewe Agua de El (2009)
• Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Woman (1997)
• The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear (2022)
• Natura K (2017)
• Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires (1993)