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I want to smell like the ocean - perfume ideas

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 07:40

Hi! I loved Body Shop Oceanus - I can't find anything similar or that smells like the ocean at all - every summery thing I have tried smells of coconut!

I don't want to smell like men's aftershave. Just the ocean.

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No1MumPendant · 21/10/2023 07:44

Maybe Rituals Ocean Infini? It’s a light (non-coconutty!) aquatic.

It’s been so long since I smelled Oceanus, I can’t remember if it’s similar, though.

LubaLuca · 21/10/2023 07:47

As soon as I read the title, my mind went straight to Oceanus! I'd love to smell that again.

I had a small bottle of M&S Seasalt & Neroli that was nice. Not the same fragrance as Oceanus, but had that sea smell and was feminine.

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 07:56

LubaLuca · 21/10/2023 07:47

As soon as I read the title, my mind went straight to Oceanus! I'd love to smell that again.

I had a small bottle of M&S Seasalt & Neroli that was nice. Not the same fragrance as Oceanus, but had that sea smell and was feminine.

Thank you! Yes I'm absolutely desperate for body shop to bring it back!

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 07:56

No1MumPendant · 21/10/2023 07:44

Maybe Rituals Ocean Infini? It’s a light (non-coconutty!) aquatic.

It’s been so long since I smelled Oceanus, I can’t remember if it’s similar, though.

Thank you!

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youdontneedtopoo · 21/10/2023 07:58

Watching this for ideas. In the 90s I had a bottle of body spray- think it was M&S or bath and body works- just called Pisces and it was very similar to Oceanus. I miss those sorts of fragrances!

PrintersCourt · 21/10/2023 08:03

Jo Malone Wood Sage and Seasalt

Sparkletastic · 21/10/2023 08:04

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 08:05

@youdontneedtopoo Yes they don't seem fashionable these days

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Jewelspun · 21/10/2023 08:06

Oceanus by The Body Shop is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Top note is Water Lily; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Geranium and Rose; base notes are Musk and Sandalwood.

Look for perfumes with similar ingredients on Fragrantica.

Incunabula · 21/10/2023 08:09

Dune by Dior is an oceanic. Lovely but expensive!

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 08:10

Jewelspun · 21/10/2023 08:06

Oceanus by The Body Shop is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Top note is Water Lily; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet, Geranium and Rose; base notes are Musk and Sandalwood.

Look for perfumes with similar ingredients on Fragrantica.

Ooh I didn't realise it had so much flower in it. I will try and work out fragrantia thanks

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Idratherbepaddleboarding · 21/10/2023 08:13

I have no advice other than to get a dog and move to the seaside then you’ll always smell faintly beach (but not the smell you’re going for!). Now I want to smell like the ocean though!

Mybestusername · 21/10/2023 08:16

I have this - Oceane from Anthropologie www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/outremer-eau-de-toilette

waltzingparrot · 21/10/2023 08:29

There's a bottle on eBay at the moment. Buy it now for £29.

waltzingparrot · 21/10/2023 08:31

Oops sorry, that's only the body spray on eBay!

countdowntonap · 21/10/2023 08:34

Granado Bossa
This is the description: Inspired by the beauties of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Bossa Eau de Toilette delicately balances the heat of the sun with the freshness of the sea, transporting us to a perfect day in the Marvelous City.
In its striking perfume, the citric and marine notes refer to freshness and the sea breeze, while the bouquet of solar flowers and the coconut note promote a creamy and delicate sensation.

https://www.granado.eu/en/bossa-eau-de-toilette

It’s become my new favourite.

Bossa Eau de Toilette

https://www.granado.eu/en/bossa-eau-de-toilette

Ifailed · 21/10/2023 08:36

If you mean the ocean near Southern Water, then literally use some toilet water.

justanothernamechangemonday · 21/10/2023 08:36

Seconding Jo Malone Wood sage and sea salt. It smells like being on a lovely beach with sand dunes on a spring or early autumn day.

For more sunscreen / cocktails type smells, Bronze Goddess by Estée Lauder works.

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 08:37

Ooh sounded so good until it got to the coconut sorry but thank you.

So it seems I need something oceany possibly with musk or wood. Thanks so much for all your suggestions I will check as many as I can out!

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happylittlesloth · 21/10/2023 08:37

Ifailed · 21/10/2023 08:36

If you mean the ocean near Southern Water, then literally use some toilet water.

Hahaha

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crackofdoom · 21/10/2023 08:38

Since we did a bit of a beach clean on holiday in Dorset my van has smelt like ocean, on account of the plastic bucket of bits of polypropylene rope under DS2's seat. Although I'm not sure that "Jesus, is there something dead in here?" is quite the scent profile you're going for...🤔

NashvilleQueen · 21/10/2023 08:40

Harpic?

Jewelspun · 21/10/2023 08:43

Anyone remember Isis from M&S, that was very aquatic. There was another one from the same era but I can't remember the name.