Aquatic Perfumes – Sea spray and iodised freshness

Niche aquatic perfumes: water and sea in haute parfumerie

Aquatic, the modern family of marine freshness

Aquatic perfumes form a contemporary olfactory family, born in the 1980s with Kenzo's L'Eau d'Issey. They draw their signature from marine and watery notes such as seaweed, sea spray, sea salt, ozone and aquatic flowers (lotus, water lily). This family evokes water in all its forms: sea, ocean, river, rain. The compositions are fresh, luminous and universally wearable, perfect for warm climates.

Soleil d'Or's aquatic best-sellers

Our catalogue includes a rich selection in this family, including these much-loved references: QUEEN OF THE SEA, Sea my Love, Villa Néroli, 40 KNOTS and Levante, signatures that cover every nuance of the family.

Houses with aquatic expertise

Several houses in our catalogue excel in this family. Atelier des Ors captures the Mediterranean (Riviera Pool). Giardini di Toscana evokes tropical holidays (Bora Bora). Profumum Roma works with Italian aquatics. Memo Paris explores coastal journeys. And Fascent cultivates contemporary marine scents (Sel à Vie).

Who should wear an aquatic perfume, and when?

Aquatics suit every temperament, regardless of gender. These trails are particularly well suited to spring and summer, when the heat calls for marine freshness. They also shine on journeys and summer getaways. For complementary nuances, explore citrus, green, floral (lotus, water lily) and aromatic scents, four sister families that share the light of summer.

How to choose your aquatic perfume?

Hesitating between QUEEN OF THE SEA and Sea my Love is perfectly normal: a aquatic perfume is chosen according to your favourite notes and how you intend to wear it. Our discovery box lets you try several creations at home before falling for a full bottle. For a guided experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you with our team.

Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (the fourth generation of the family) and their team have spent three quarters of a century selecting the finest signatures of international haute parfumerie. Expert advice, samples included and bespoke guidance.

Delivery & free in-store collection

We offer free delivery from €60 in mainland France, and we ship throughout Europe and internationally. Do you live in Lille or the surrounding metropolitan area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full terms on our shipping page.