Character
The Story of Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze captures the crisp, salty air of a coastline, blending bright citrus, green marine accords, and a whisper of ozone for a scent that feels like wind over surf.
Heritage
Marine notes entered perfumery in the early 1970s, when French chemists introduced calone to the market. Its release coincided with a cultural fascination for seaside leisure, and designers quickly adopted the fresh, salty profile. The first high‑profile use appeared in a 1975 eau de toilette that celebrated summer holidays, setting a trend that spread to mainstream and niche houses alike. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Sea Breeze became a staple in men’s aquatic fragrances and later inspired unisex scents. The note’s popularity endures, with modern creators reinterpreting it through greener synthesis pathways while preserving its iconic marine character.
At a Glance
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United States
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Synthetic
Synthetic aroma chemicals (e.g., calone, seaweed extract)
Did You Know
"The marine note calone, discovered in 1965, was the first synthetic that could mimic the scent of sea spray, and it still defines sea‑breeze accords today."
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