Painter
EDP · 2018
Genyum
Note Profile
Red algae in perfumery imparts a fresh, aquatic, and slightly salty aroma reminiscent of a clean ocean breeze. It has subtle mineral and green facets, lending a transparent, watery character to fragrances. This note is often used to enhance marine compositions or to evoke a sense of seaside air.
Red algae has a fresh, aquatic scent with pronounced salty and mineral nuances, evoking the impression of clean ocean air. Its aroma also carries subtle green and slightly ozonic undertones, contributing to a transparent, watery character that remains airy and light throughout its evolution.
Red algae is sourced from marine environments, primarily harvested from coastal waters. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using a combination of natural extracts and synthetic molecules that mimic the olfactory profile of marine algae.
Perfumers use red algae primarily in the heart or top notes of marine and aquatic fragrances to impart freshness and a realistic seaside effect. It blends well with citrus, watery florals, and other marine notes, and is often employed to add a sense of transparency and naturalness to compositions.
Aquatic
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Red Algae appears prominently.
EDP · 2018
Genyum
EDP · 2010
Zeromolecole
EDP · 2010
L'Erbolario
EDT · 2026
Future Society
Oil · 2020
Oil Perfumery
EDP · 2024
Narciso Rodriguez
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