Comptoir Sud Pacifique 1993 EDT

U ££ Statement

Aqua Motu

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

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aqua Motu is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. Aqua Motu opens with Immortelle, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Pebbles, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Seaweed. Comptoir Sud Pacifique's Aqua Motu carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Aqua Motu is a divisive one; you'll either adore its hyper-realistic salty marine experience or find it utterly unwearable. It's a genuine ocean scent, not a romanticised beach fantasy, so try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Subtle
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Aqua Motu Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Immortelle100%
Heartas listed
Sea Water45%
Pebbles32%
Lily of the Valley23%
Baseas listed
Seaweed100%

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

ScentArt Explorer What is 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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its realistic marine and salty profile, often described as a skin scent, makes it perfect for casual wear, especially near water or during summer activities. However, its unusual and sometimes strong seaweed note, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, can be too challenging for formal or office settings.

About

Imagine a day at a windswept, unspoilt beach, not a sun-drenched resort. Aqua Motu opens with the unique, slightly sweet and herbaceous immortelle, quickly plunging you into a bracing blast of mineral-rich sea water. A clean lily of the valley note adds a touch of freshness before the drydown settles into the raw, earthy scent of salty seaweed and warm, dry sand, evoking a truly authentic coastal atmosphere. It's an abstract, unsweetened marine journey that doesn't shy away from the sea's wilder side.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Aqua Motu Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Aqua Motu Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

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

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.