Aquatic

Maritima

Note Profile

Natural

About

Maritima is a synthetic marine note designed to capture the scent of fresh sea air, ocean spray, and a hint of salty, mineral undertones. It often adds an invigorating, aquatic freshness to fragrances, reminiscent of waves breaking on coastal rocks, with subtle vegetal-green and ozonic nuances. This note is popular in modern perfumes for its clean, brisk, and expansive marine effect.

Scent Profile

Maritima presents a crisp, airy marine scent with pronounced salty and mineral facets, evoking the sensation of ocean spray and fresh sea breezes. It carries subtle vegetal-green and ozonic undertones, lending a naturalistic, windswept quality. As it evolves, Maritima maintains its clean aquatic freshness, sometimes revealing faint hints of driftwood or seaweed.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 10%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 75%

Origin

Maritima is a synthetic aroma compound developed to replicate the olfactory impression of the sea and coastal environments. It is produced through laboratory synthesis, using proprietary molecules designed to mimic the complex scent of ocean air and marine minerals. This note does not occur in nature and is not extracted from any plant or animal source.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Maritima primarily in the top and heart of compositions to impart a fresh, expansive aquatic effect. It blends well with citrus, aromatic herbs, and other marine notes, as well as light florals and woody accords. Maritima is a key component in contemporary aquatic and fougère fragrances, providing a modern, invigorating character.

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