Vacation
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sea of Light
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it. If you're after pure, unadulterated beachy nostalgia - the whole suncream, chlorinated pool, and tropical fruit cocktail shebang, plastic notes included - then you're in for a treat. But if you're not into smelling like a 1980s lido, best steer clear.
Sea of Light is a citrus aquatic caught in a reformulation drama. If you can hunt down an original bottle, you're in for a bright, fresh, and subtly fruity marine experience. Tread carefully with newer versions, as they might just be a shadow of its former self, unfortunately leaning into generic shave foam territory for some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 26% |
| Floral | 4% | 4% |
| Fruity | 24% | 30% |
| Green | 4% | 9% |
| Sweet | 20% | 15% |
| Warm | 3% | 0% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 5% | 5% |
| Animalic | 5% | 6% |
| Fresh | 36% | 40% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
This is a quintessential holiday scent - heavy on the tropical, sweet, and aquatic notes with that notable 'plastic' accord. It performs best in casual, warm-weather settings like the beach or pool, making it entirely unsuitable for formal events and a bit much for the office. Its moderate longevity makes it perfect for a day out.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
With its fresh, clean, and often close-to-skin projection, this scent is ideal for casual wear and safe for office environments. While it holds up for dates, its aquatic nature might feel too informal for highly formal settings, and it performs well enough for light activity without being overtly 'sporty'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Fresh accords and Salt, Petitgrain notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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