Eau de Cyan

I blind bought this fragrance a couple of months ago, I know that there's no such thing as "excessive" in the perfume world but this one definitely is an exception! the notes listed here will not prepare you for the strength of this fragrance, this is THE most powerful marine fragrance in my collection to date! the seaweed note with all its salty, sharp, and bitter aspects is truly what defines this scent, it is VERY REALISTIC! every time I wear this and close my eyes I feel like I'm submerged a thousand feet under the Marianas trench whereas in comparison Roja Oceana only feels like your just looking at a photo of the ocean but you ain't there! others in the same category will pale to this fragrance its definitely a big LOVE and highly recommended!!!

Upon the first uses and cautious 1-3 sprays all I got was musk. Leaning feminine. After spraying on clothes and multiple times I got to appreciate the other notes listed. Ideal for Summer. As a man I will be wearing this and not bother I will suffocate others around me with a perfume too strong for a hot summer day or night. Presentation is also very nice.

Far beneath the ocean’s surface. The darkness is absolute. Enshrouded in the tangled, suffocating embrace of seaweed and marine flora. Salty and cold.

What is said to be a "unique fougere aquatic explosion," Eau de Cyan from the house of Vertus immediately caught my attention. I love fougere fragrances and I love aquatic fragrances, so how could I pass that up, especially after finding it at a great price? The question is whether this is a hidden gem or if it should simply stay hidden. The opening is a blast of soapy sea notes supported by sage and galbanum. It feels fresh, aromatic, and very clean. The sage brings a calm soapy texture while the galbanum adds that sharp snap of freshly cut green stems. Underneath it all, there is a subtle aquatic presence with a touch of seaweed quietly lingering in the background. It feels breezy and oceanic but not overly salty. After about twenty to thirty minutes, things start to get a little strange. The cleaner and brighter tones begin to soften, and the seaweed becomes more noticeable. White florals come forward and I get something that feels close to lilac, with jasmine adding a gently sweet and slightly luxurious floral touch. It reminds me somewhat of Seahorse, though the florals here feel less lotion-like and luminous, and more soapy and relaxed. Giving it about an hour and a half, musk and oakmoss begin to settle in and keep that grassy green theme going. By the three-hour point, it becomes much lighter. The musk moves forward, and I pick up a soft airy woodiness that feels similar to cedarwood, which rounds everything out nicely. What is left is a light, clean, slightly floral, woody aquatic scent with an airy quality. To me, Eau de Cyan leans into a watery, soapy aquatic style and feels more "Frutiger Aero" than Seahorse. If that is your thing and you enjoy that fresh breezy atmosphere, then this will probably be right up your street. It really feels like a mix of three fragrances: Sailing Day from Maison Margiela, Seahorse from Zoologist, and Gulf Breeze from Solstice Scents. You get the clean airy dry down from Sailing Day, the slightly floral marine character from Seahorse, and the subtle seaside vegetation vibe from Gulf Breeze all blended together. I would definitely recommend sampling before buying because I can see this shifting quite a bit depending on skin chemistry. If the idea of a soapy oceanic fragrance with green touches and a musky airy dry down sounds appealing, I’d say go for it.

This smells exactly like what the color turquoise would smell like. Its very bright, very watery and very green - with depth. True high level niche fresh aquatic. The white florals are beautiful. No, its not acqua di gio or cool water. It's far far better and more interesting. A new warm weather favorite. rating: 9.0