The 7 Best Salty Perfumes That Smell Like Summer In A Bottle
'Summer never gets old, and anything that makes us think of the ocean has the potential to bring joy,' David Seth Moltz, perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga, tells ELLE. While salt itself doesn't have a strong aroma, ozonic accords and musky notes like ambergris are often used to give perfumes a salty essence.
'Oceanic notes make perfumes smell more realistic,' adds Moltz. Just like how salt enhances flavour in food, salty notes can amplify a fragrance's profile, adding a savoury, skin-like quality.
From classics like Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt to Glossier's buzzy You Fleur, I sniffed my way through dozens of sea salt perfumes to determine which ones are truly worth the hype. Discover my edit below.
Tropical florals and marine notes are a match made in fragrance heaven in this bestselling Ellis Brooklyn perfume. Ylang-ylang and tiare flower blend with salty vegan ambergris to create a summery scent that's anything but basic.
Want a subtle way to dip your toe into the sea salt perfume trend? The latest iteration of Glossier's cult-loved You is more summery than its predecessors, featuring sea salt accord and apricot skin atop musky ambrox base notes. I think it's even better than the original.
It is a very soft fragrance that evokes the feeling of freshly laundered towels. It's very comforting and cosy, and the quintessential girlhood scent. This generation's Marc Jacobs Daisy.
Rose Atlantic is an ode to Moltz's favourite summer destination: the New England coast. This perfume smells just like the region's fragrant seaside roses mixed with salty ocean air. It also boasts impressive longevity and sillage - you'll only need a few sprays for this modern rose scent to linger all day.
On the hottest days, the last thing you want is a heavy fragrance. Enter this refreshing hair and body mist, lightly scented with honeysuckle, lily of the valley, and pink sea salt. It's designed to have an instant cooling effect—much like a welcome breeze.
The original sea salt scent, Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes crashing waves on rugged cliffs, blending earthy sage, sea salt, and musky ambrette. It's the quintessential summer office fragrance: sophisticated and memorable, yet not overpowering. (Its eau de cologne formulation is less potent than an eau de parfum, making it ideal for those who prefer a more subtle fragrance.) I keep a bottle at my desk for a midday pick-me-up that won't give my coworkers a headache.
Salted Muse smells fresh and a little earthy (in a good way), like that first whiff of ocean air you breathe in on a beach day. There's something a little brine-y about it that makes you want to go back for another smell. If your signature cocktail is a dirty martini, this fig and olive tree-infused scent is a must-try.
After its collaboration with Chloë Sevigny, niche perfume brand Regime des Fleurs has stayed on my radar for its unique, evocative fragrances. Inspired by midnight beaches and bioluminescent surf, Nitesurf Neroli features a rare smoked seashell accord that makes it one of the most distinctive floral perfumes on the market. It's an ethereal scent I love reaching for on sultry summer nights.
Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she's not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L'Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
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