Agarthi 2023 Extrait

U ££ Favourite

Waterways Spell

by Alex Lee

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Agarthi Waterways Spell is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Alex Lee. Waterways Spell opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Green Pepper, Violet Leaf, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Lichen, Cedar, Oakmoss, and Clary Sage. Agarthi's Waterways Spell carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive take on green freshness. Some find it a watery, boring, overpriced affair that vaguely smells of an old tea shop, whilst others enjoy its unique salty, aquatic and aromatic nuances. You'll need to try it for yourself to see if you get the magic from the waterways, or a musty old handbag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
Waterways Spell Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes33%
Heartas listed
Rain33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection means it's suitable for office wear, but less so for occasions where you want to make a bigger statement like dates or formal events. The clean and aquatic notes make it a decent pick for casual or sport settings, though its price point might make you hesitate.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Waterways Spell opens with a lively burst of green along with zesty bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, before settling into a heart of dewy violet leaf, cool rainwater and a prominent green pepper note. The base emerges with earthy oakmoss, dry cedar, and the damp, earthy aroma of lichen, creating a fresh yet grounded finish.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Waterways Spell Extrait - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Waterways Spell Extrait - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work

100ml 1 offer

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.