Aquatic fragrances
icy · invigorating · oceanic
Often referred to as “oceanic” or “marine” fragrances, aquatic fragrances gained prominence during the 1990s. They capture the essence of water – the oceans, a lake, a river – evoking a sense of tranquility, freedom, and natural beauty. This genre of fragrance relies on an ingredient known as Calone, which imparts the sensation of a gentle sea breeze, shimmering crystalline waters, and an unparalleled sense of freshness. Evolving over the years, aquatic scents have offered a diverse range of interpretations, capturing everything from tumultuous oceanic waves to serene and tranquil pools.
Botany
Haeckels
top clean ozone, bergamot
heart marine, jasmine, lavender
base musk, amber
”Inspired by Botany Bay; sea grasses, chalk and sea-blite collected on 1st August 2014 (cloudy day). Reminiscent of rain on chalk reef, a fresh and clear fragrance of ozone, jasmine and amber.“
Botany opens with immediate freshness in the form of clean ozone and a hint of citrusy bergamot, imitating a refreshing sea breeze. This theme deepens as the heart notes emerge – a mesmerising concoction of refreshing marine with subdued calming floral notes of jasmine and lavender, mirroring the beauty of the coast in bloom. A base of warming amber with musk anchor the fragrance, which mellows out with a comforting embrace.
Available as 15ml travel edition & 100ml.
Reculver
Haeckels
top green mandarin, cassis
heart neroli, pink pepper
base cedar, oud
”Reculver is a prominent parfum meant for dancing and exploring; that friend that takes your hand and shows you something you’ve never seen before, making your world just that bigger. Inspired by the Reculver sea defences; blackberries, sea lavender and cedar were collected on 23rd July 2014, (sunny day). A fragrance that evokes salt water spray, cassis and oud.“
Like a stroll through a sun-kissed citrus grove, the initial notes of zesty green mandarin and luscious cassis invigorate the senses. As the fragrance begins to take hold, neroli blooms its delicate and honeyed floral layers, in harmony with the tantalizing notes of pink pepper. The base notes emerge, grounding the composition in a sense of timeless elegance: cedarwood mingles seamlessly with the richness of oud, a rare and precious resin known for its opulent and smoky character. Together, they create a velvety ground that lingers on the skin like a cherished memory.
Available as 15ml travel edition & 100ml.
Walpole
Haeckels
top salt, marine
heart sweet pea, rose
base moss, musk, amber
”Inspired by Walpole Bay; seaweed, white flowers and saltwater were collected on 25th March 2014, (sunny day). Reminiscent of an uninhabited bay; man-made structures that bridge land and sea, and a crisp fragrance of salt, sweet pea and musk.“
Walpole opens with the brisk embrace of salt and the invigorating essence of marine, encapsulating sea spray and a coastal breeze. It’s hear beats a delicate duet of gentle sweet pea and elegant rose petals. Finally, the base notes reveal themselves: fragrant tendrils of moss, musk, and amber rise like shadows cast by a setting sun. The fragrance takes on an earthy allure, grounding the composition with an enigmatic sophistication. Moss whispers of ancient forests, musk envelops like a whispered secret, and amber radiates a warm, golden glow – a testament to the interplay between light and shadow.
