Aquatic

Aquatic notes don't smell like water itself—they smell like the *feeling* of water. Imagine standing by the sea on a breezy morning: that crisp, ozonic freshness mixed with mineral saltiness and a hint of seaweed. Or picture a cool shower mist on your face—clean, slightly metallic, with a whisper of ozone (that electric tang you smell before rain). They're ethereal and weightless, never heavy or sweet, evoking cleanliness without the sharpness of citrus. Modern aquatic fragrances smell like your skin after swimming, mixed with salty air and driftwood.

Citrus

Green apple smells like biting into a crisp Granny Smith—tart, juicy, and almost mouth-puckeringly fresh. It's not the sweet, candied apple of desserts, but something brighter and greener: imagine the smell of the skin and flesh together, with a slight herbaceous edge underneath. There's a clean, almost squeaky quality, like polished fruit or fresh-cut stems. It feels sharp and energising rather than cosy.