Giorgio Beverly Hills 1996 EDT

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Ocean Dream

by Alberto Morillas

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Giorgio Beverly Hills Ocean Dream is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Alberto Morillas. Ocean Dream opens with Sea Water, Water Lily, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Heliotrope and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Giorgio Beverly Hills's Ocean Dream carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive time capsule. Some hail Ocean Dream as a clean, soft aquatic that brings back nostalgic 90s vibes, perfect for summer. Others find it blandly linear, too powdery, or frustratingly fleeting, especially post-reformulation. Proceed with caution if you're chasing the original magic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Youthful
  • Soft
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Ocean Dream Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

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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 summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and clean, non-offensive aquatic floral profile make it excellent for office and casual wear, as many reviews suggest. However, its generally light performance and lack of intensity mean it might struggle for impact on a formal date or in loud settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ocean Dream opens with a soft, watery floral embrace from water lily and orange blossom, kissed by the slight saltiness of sea water. This aquatic heart then drifts into a gentle, powdery warmth as creamy vanilla, heliotrope, and musk emerge, grounded by subtle woody hints of cedar and sandalwood. It's a clean, serene scent, recalling a serene seaside escape rather than a crashing ocean wave.

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