Van Sea Extrait vs Artik Sea Extrait

Van Sea

Extrait	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Artik Sea

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Van Sea

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Artik Sea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Van Sea Extrait

This one's a smooth operator, deftly blending vanilla with a marine edge. Don't expect a typical aquatic, this is a refined vanilla scent with breezy whispers of the sea. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers quiet luxury, though some find it a bit too subtle.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Artik Sea Extrait

This marine beast is intensely divisive. While some find its icy, salty realism invigorating and artistic, others recoil from its overwhelming, almost 'biohazard' level of marine intensity. Go for this if you want to stand out, but be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	13%
Floral	9%	17%
Fruity	1%	7%
Green	16%	16%
Sweet	26%	11%
Warm	7%	6%
Woody	2%	6%
Earthy	12%	12%
Animalic	6%	8%
Fresh	34%	31%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Van Sea Extrait

Artik Sea Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Yuzu 24% vs 7%

Wormwood 19% vs 9%

Only in Van Sea Extrait

Vanilla 34% Mint 22%

Only in Artik Sea Extrait

Sea Water 12% Ozonic Notes 10% Bergamot 8% Lime 8% Grapefruit 8% Green 8% Orange Blossom 7% Citron 7% Pink Pepper 7% Mandarin 7%

Shared Notes

Myrtle 23% vs 21%

Jasmine 21% vs 16%

Only in Van Sea Extrait

Sea Water 30% Caramel 26%

Only in Artik Sea Extrait

Fig 17% Davana 16% Rose 15% Wisteria 15%

Shared Notes

Salt 17% vs 21%

Ambergris 15% vs 16%

Only in Van Sea Extrait

Vanilla 24% Tonka Bean 16% Algae 14% Patchouli 13%

Only in Artik Sea Extrait

Seaweed 19% Oakmoss 15% Woody 14% Amber 13%

Accords

Van Sea Extrait Artik Sea Extrait

100%

Vanilla

100%

Aromatic

93%

90%

Marine

100%

58%

Citrus

89%

71%

Salty

68%

69%

Sweet

68%

Fresh Spicy

61%

63%

Green

50%

57%

Caramel

57%

Amber

52%

Aquatic

57%

Ozonic

52%

Woody

50%

Vanilla

100%

Aromatic shared

100%

93%

Marine shared

90%

100%

Citrus shared

58%

89%

Salty shared

71%

68%

Sweet

69%

Fresh Spicy shared

68%

61%

Green shared

63%

50%

Caramel

57%

Amber shared

57%

52%

Aquatic

57%

Ozonic

52%

Woody

50%

Performance

Van Sea Extrait Artik Sea Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Van Sea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While this extrait offers good longevity, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office. The warm, inviting vanilla and subtle marine notes make it perfect for casual outings and dates, while its unique blending gives it enough polish for less formal evening events.

Artik Sea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Given its 'nuclear' performance and strong, distinctive marine and salty accords, Artik Sea is far too assertive for the office. It's best suited for casual, outdoor settings or sport where its intense projection can be appreciated without overwhelming others. Some might find it suitable for a bold date night, though it's not universally appealing.