Atlante

Well this was love at first sight/sniff. Seaweed or brine is one of a few notes I have a hard time tolerating which is really saying something when you look at my collection, rather eclectic and tolerant toward some left field scents. So, bar Bulgari Aqua which I like and Nishane Ege (which I love, love,love) there isn’t much room for Marine scents which are salty/briny. I like quite a few like Profumum Aqua Di Sale, Heeley Sel Marine or a few from BDK and Nobile 1942 for example but I find they lack in some areas of performance, value or whilst I respect them I just don’t see myself wearing them comfortably. So, here it’s perfect. It’s the one if I want a seaweed/briny scent that reminds me of the ocean. Ege is a parallel however that is more representative of countryside by the ocean as is Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile (and that has arguably performance/price to consider). Atlante just kills it! It’s a super sweet but super fresh ocean spray with salt and seaweed that lasts all day - finely balancing the ability to transport you to the Volcanic rocks on a beach near Maui whilst the waves crash covering you in sea spray yet giving a pleasant perfume that won’t leave people in the office thinking you’ve spent the night sleeping at the beach. Amazing!!!! The Lily of the Valley whilst voted as low as being prominent is there providing a supporting sweetness that lasts all day, the Yuzu providing a brightness at first and supporting the airiness and freshness on the long drydown with being a particular dominant note as Yuzu and the mineral accord helping with the salt. Awesome - if you want the longest lasting best and most comfortable Ocean scent Sarah Baker nails it (Greek Keys is also a worthy contender). Also one of very few perfumes of this calibre that works well in Summer or Winter. It’s nice to see for once the votes for aspects of the perfume are spot on too...

I have long gone past the idea of having only one "signature fragrance". In olfactory terms, I'm simply too promiscuous. But if someone were to try to force me back into that box, this would be one of mine, for spring and summer at least. Before speaking of any of the notes - and I'm not big on grappling with the minutiae- the most important thing that I have to say about this fragrance is that it is a veritable mood enhancer. It has that rare quality of being like spraying on "feel good". I get a hit when it goes on and, throughout the day, I get little "booty bumps" that perk me up as I smell it on me or the general sillage effects. In terms of notes, this makes complete sense to me. I grew up around and on the sea, so all those salty, aquatic notes are like coming home, not in a half-baked way that many others claiming to be "nautical" do, but in the way that I genuinely remember as the smell of oceans around the world. Yes, I was a maritime baby who grew up on ships, but that's pretty secondary other than enforcing that this smells like the real deal. Secondly, there is something aesthetically Japanese in this gorgeous scent (maybe the seaweed, maybe the yuzu etc.) that also locks in to my personal scent memories. And thirdly, there's that magic bit; why I have fallen in love with this house and why, indeed, I gravitate to the creations of this nose. All of that aside, if you like a directional oceanic scent with the precision of Japanese olfactory (and, indeed, gourmand ingredients), you cannot falter with this gorgeous scent.

This fragrance is complex and mineral, and I’m totally obsessed! The first mineral layer kind of reminds me of Ganymede, but it has a sharper scent. I think that's because they added a note that gives off vibes of sea shells and their tiny inhabitants, plus a hint of bitter yuzu. After about twenty minutes, a strong saltiness starts to emerge; the scent becomes really salty, iodine-like, with a touch of salted wood. The second layer gives off a bit of a Megamare vibe from Orto Parisi. But this fragrance doesn’t try to copy its predecessors; it’s super unique. I’m making these comparisons just to give you a rough idea of how it smells. Honestly, describing this scent is pretty tough. The longevity and sillage are amazing—Ganymede and Megamare would be jealous, I’m serious! At the very least, it holds its own. I’m in love with this perfume. In the heat, you get more of that sterile, mineral vibe, while in cooler weather, it leans more towards the marine and woody-salty notes. Closer to the base, or about an hour after applying, there’s this lovely, cute sea creature vibe that comes through. 🌊🐋🪸🐚💙 I wouldn’t recommend buying this fragrance without trying it first!

I've tried so many marine fragrances over the years; searching for the perfect one. This might be the white whale/holy grail I've been looking for. The wet rock seashell vibe is very realistic! Foaming ocean crashing off the rocks on the coast. Smells like I am standing on a jetty watching the white caps in the distance, as the seagulls fly above. There's a little salt and a little seaweed but it doesn't go overboard and is still wearable if you're into niche artistic fragrances. Personally, I wish it was just a tad more salty and had more seaweed absolute, although I understand why the perfumer chose not to make it this way, because it might not be wearable for most people. My other minor gripe is the orris seems a bit out of place in the opening.The yuzu although not present immediately, seems to be more noticeable as time goes on. There's also a nice driftwood note which I love. Performance is very good. I wear this in the Texas heat and it lasts. Oil concentration leaves a nice visible sheen on my skin. Overall this is beautiful interpretation of the coast, and one of, and possibly the best marine scent that I have tried. Scent 9.5/10 Performance 8.5/10

This surprised me in the best possible way. The scent is one of the best I've ever smelled. Perfect amount of sweetness, the Yuzu is the perfect fruit for this style of fragrance. It has a powdery iris/orris that perfectly balance with the seaweed/seagrass and metallic notes. It's refreshing, bright, and light. Towards the drydown, the cedar makes a big entrance, becoming a great base for the wonderful yuzu, iris, and marine accords. Not even the warmest days can make this clawing, and yet, on a cool spring day, this works just as well as for summer. Where: casual to Semi-formal. It's not a super special scent. But it is Lovely, and it's kind of has an elegance to it. The way it's alluring and refreshing at the same time. Work friendly without hesitation. When: summer, primarily. But fully wearable in spring. Daytime wear for sure. Who: Anyone. Any gender, any age. This will fit anyone who likes it, and who's skin chemistry is a match for it. Personal score: It earns my 4th ever 10/10. This will Absolutely be in my summer rotation for years and years to come. I freaking love it. My strongest recommendation to sample this.