Character
The Story of Seagrass
Seagrass brings the clean, mineral essence of shallow coastal waters to perfumery. Its scent profile merges green freshness with subtle aquatic depth, evoking sun-warmed tidal flats and the quiet vitality of underwater meadows. Perfumers value seagrass for its ability to ground marine compositions with organic, earthy warmth.
Heritage
Seagrass has anchored coastal economies and ecosystems for millennia. Ancient Mediterranean communities used dried seagrass Posidonia oceanica as packing material, insulation, and even as a component in early cosmetics. The plant's extensive meadows, sometimes called the lungs of the Mediterranean, have been recognized since antiquity for their vitality and renewal. In perfumery, seagrass notes emerged as marine accords evolved beyond simple saltwater abstractions toward more nuanced, botanically accurate representations of coastal environments. Modern extraction techniques developed in the late 20th century enabled perfumers to authentically capture seagrass's complex green-mineral profile, expanding the vocabulary of marine perfumery.
At a Glance
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Aquatic Notes
Olfactive group
Mediterranean and temperate coastal regions
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Supercritical CO2 extraction
Whole plant biomass (dried)
Did You Know
"Seagrass meadows can trap up to 70% of marine plastic particles, making them among the ocean's most efficient filtering systems."
