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    Side by side

    Sel Marin vs. Seafaring Man

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Sel Marin rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Seafaring Man projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sel Marin vs. Seafaring Man
    Sel MarinSeafaring Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20082015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames HeeleyLoreto Remsing
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sel Marin

    Marine
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Citrus

    Seafaring Man

    Marine
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamotGreen Notes
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesSaltSeagrassMoss
    Aquatic NotesSeaweedBergamotBlue yarrowCypress
    Base
    CedarwoodMuskLeather
    Sea SaltSea Moss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sel Marin vs. Seafaring Man
    Sel MarinSeafaring Man
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This does not smell like sunscreen. It does not smell like cheap air freshener. The marine accord here is genuine, rooted in salt and seagrass rather than synthetic wave mimickers.Sel Marin
    This is the fragrance for someone who's tired of synthetic aquatics. It smells like the actual ocean, not the shower gel version. The handmade Chilean sea salt tincture and blue yarrow give it a.Seafaring Man