15 Best Aquatic Perfumes That Smell Better Than Vacation

This is it, the star of my olfactory show. It’s the perfume that got me hooked on oceanic scents. While some aquatic perfumes capture the essence of a full beach day—tropical drinks, suntan lotion, the coconut-y works —this variation smells like the sea itself.

Describing her inspiration, Shapiro tells ELLE: “Salt Eau de Parfum is the first day of a beach vacation. You wake up early on your own, there’s no one on the beach yet, and there’s still that morning freshness in the air. It’s such a unique fragrance because it’s not playing on any oceanside perfume stereotypes. It’s this gorgeous, sophisticated take on how the ocean makes us feel.”

Notes: Ylang ylang, violet leaves absolute, Tahitian tiare, magnolia dianica, musk, vegan ambergris, sandalwood

Size: .25-1.7 fl oz

Ellis Brooklyn rating: 4.4/ 5 stars

An Ellis Brooklyn reviewer says: “This fragrance is so unique and beautiful. It literally smells like a day on the water. Think sunscreen in the best possible way, think salty wet skin. It smells like summer.”