Love fresh, clean scents? These aquatic fragrances might be your new obsession.

There's something about an aquatic fragrance that instantly transports you. One spritz, and suddenly you're standing at the edge of the sea, the air crisp with salt, the water stretching out endlessly before you.

But creating a fragrance that mimics water is no easy feat. After all, water itself is scentless. Instead, perfumers rely on a clever mix of ozonic molecules and mineral notes to recreate the airy, weightless quality of fresh sea air.

A mix of salt, citrus, and herbs keeps it light and refreshing, while soft florals or subtle woods add richness and depth.

Whether you gravitate toward scents that feel like a Mediterranean breeze or something more rain-soaked and dewy, there's an aquatic fragrance for every kind of escape. A burst of citrus and marine notes can evoke a windswept coastline, while touches of coconut or soft musk add warmth, like the afterglow of a sunlit afternoon.