The Best Aquatic Fragrances to Get in 2023

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Aqua can conjure different visuals, most of these images eventually lead to the beach and the ocean. Think salt, water splash and your definition of the smell of the sea. Of course, it’s not easy to bottle the smell of the sea or ‘box’ it. But that’s what some of our favourite aquatic scents have done over the decades. We use these scents when we’re on a beach holiday and also on a manic Monday at work when we’d rather be at the beach than the boardroom.
We round up some of our favourite aqua scents that you can buy now and beat the heat:
Giorgio Armani - Acqua di Gio
Giorgio Armani - Acqua di Gio fragrance for men
The Giorgio Armani - Acqua di Gio's strong base notes include musk, white rose and cedar
Our Shortlist for Best Aquatic Fragrances
DavidOff Cool Water EDT
Davidoff Cool Water EDT (Pierre Bourdon)
Credit where it’s due: Aramis New West got there first. But this 1988 release can be credited for launching the aquatic genre in a big way. So big, in fact, it’s always associated with the family.
The aquatic feeling is there from the start. Its just-washed laundry freshness is amplified by notes of lavender, mint and yes, Calone.
Light floral touches - neroli and jasmine - mingle with the warmth of sandalwood, musk and an amber accord in the drydown.
As it approaches its 35th anniversary in 2023, it remains hugely popular. The Swiss brand has unashamedly maximised its best-selling asset with countless flankers and sub-ranges. Of those, the intense (2019) and parfum (2021) versions are the best options.
ACQUA DI GIO BY GIORGIO ARMANI EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY FOR MEN
Armani Acqua di Giò EDT (Alberto Morillas, Annick Ménardo & Christian Dussoulier)
Strange times call for something familiar and reassuring. And you don’t get more comfortable than Armani Acqua di Giò. Launched in 1996, it remains a classic of the genre.
Dunhill Desire EDT
Dunhill Desire Blue EDT (Philippe Romano)
The British Dunhill brand’s 2002 contribution to the aquatic genre is quality stuff.
Fruity litchi and floral lotus create an aquatic vibe in the intro, while notes of mandarin orange and bergamot bring on the citrus freshness.
A sea water accord, with just the right amount of saltiness, is paired with a note of orange for extra freshness.
It settles with a warm amber accord, featuring pronounced notes of tonka bean and benzoin.
Fernweh Editions Candles
Although not quite as good as this one, the 2018 release Dunhill Desire Blue Ocean EDT is also worth a sniff or three.
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Bvlgari Acqua Pour Homme EDT
Bvlgari Acqua Pour Homme EDT (Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud)
While not all aquatic fragrances from the first wave have dated well, this 2005 Bvlgari release is not one of those has-beens.
It opens in fresh citrus mode with notes of sweet mandarin orange and green petitgrain. It’s an uplifting combo.
The seaweed note is subtly salty, its aromatic profile accentuated by lavender. Woody notes, specifically Virginia cedar and patchouli, continue the softness in the drydown.
The amber is kept to a thankful minimum.
It’s a sophisticated, slightly restrained take on the theme. The great bottle too - the spherical shape captures its inspiration oh so cleverly.
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Heeley Sel Marin EDP
Heeley Sel Marin EDP (James Heeley)
Wow! This 2008 release is a masterstroke.
But that should come as no surprise. It’s a creation from the Yorkshire-born / Paris-based perfumer who’s responsible for beauties such as Heeley Cardinal (2006) and Heeley L’Amandière (2011). His skills are displayed to maximum effect in Sel Marin (French for “sea salt”).
The intro is sharp, with citrus notes of bergamot and lemon conjuring a fresh sea breeze.
It doesn’t take long for the main attraction to come into focus: a wondrous splash of moss, algae and, in particular, sea salt notes. Many aquatic fragrances are heavy-handed on the sea salt. This one gets it exactly right.
The drydown is all about driftwoods, with fresh cedar and vetiver supported by clean musk and a hint of leathery birch.
Although inspired by sunny days at the beach, we get a far moodier ambience. Either way, it’s as realistic as it gets.
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Adidas Natural Vitality EDT
Adidas Natural Vitality EDT (Maurice Roucel)
Just because it’s cheap, cheap, doesn’t mean it’s not good. In fact, this 2008 release from the German sportswear brand is darn good.
That could have something to do with the fact that it was created by the legendary Maurice Roucel, producer of classics such as Hermès 24 Faubourg EDP, Gucci Envy EDT, Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious EDP and Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur EDP. If that don’t impress you much, just smell it…
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[@Scenteno]

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[@delonteeast7955]

Buy ADG if you're on a budget?? Big budget you got there man! 😅

[@SBK27]

Lmao it’s dirt cheap brother get a 1.7 oz (50ml) for like $60 buckaroos

[@miker4430]

Costa Azzura agree solid

[@martylindsten2856]

Aqua Di Gio is my go to daily, I have the OG, Profondo, Profumo, Absolu, and the EDP!!!

[@travisn346]

They're all fantastic. Absolu in the fall is perfection.

[@shinychris0400]

I have the profondo! It's really fresh, greeny, ozonic. I wonder what the og and the edp smells like!

[@BushidoBrown76]

I love freshies and marine scents and fell in love with the Bvlgari Aqua line. I have all of them and my favorite is Amara.

[@craigmillington1258]

Bvlgari was an injustice to the aqva amera. These people don't like what the consumers wants and needs.for them to discontinue aqva amera tells you what they're up.

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Bvlgari Aqva Marine is my favourite from that line

[@hakdanos2694]

Please do the Dior eau the suavage line. Thank you for your fragrance reviews and they have helped me through my fragrance journey. Thank you 😎

[@Nonamemyman]

Aqcua di gio isn't cheap

[@the_Dark_Knight_12]

Best aquatic on a budget is still Davidoff Cool Water

[@pranavdhaliwal229]

I have Armani code Parfum 2022, Acqua di gio edt, bleu de chanel Parfum, Versace eros EDP, and EDT Stronger with you intensely. what do you think I need

[@youtubewatcher8689]

I find TF Costa Azzura parfum to be much stronger than the EDP. True, you only need one of these so if you get a good price go for the parfum.

[@user-yp8kz3mi3h]

@scenteno can you review the ch 212, I've been planning to blind buy that one.

[@anuks_23]

Why the profondo comes now with no magnetic caps?

[@JoseMartinez-gq4sc]

what do you think about DIPTYQUE

[@Layput]

I spent $120 on ADG. I felt that it was too expensive.

[@romeorenefetalvo5124]

Where can I buy fragrances with discounts?

[@tarunrawat8389]

Fragrancebuy or fragrancenet

[@Scenteno]

Check out my favorite discounter here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/af-colognes

[@sotiris6116]

acqua di gio on a budget??! ADG costs 2 times more than the bvlgari ones!!