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Best Aquatic and Marine Fragrances

The aquatic family redefined masculine freshness in the 1990s, offering a modern alternative to classic woody and spicy fragrances — marine accords, saline foam and fresh algae creating scents that seem to carry sea air and freedom. While these fragrances are associated with vitality and dynamism, the finest among them go far beyond a simple fresh accord to offer genuine complexity. From the classic Acqua di Giò to more elaborately crafted interpretations, here are the most compelling representatives of the genre. For those who carry the sea within them.