jackbenimble Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Want to keep tabs on this thread. Love to know if you ever find a true marine scent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I really like TCS South Pacific Waters; to me it smells like the ocean. It's the only "sea scent" I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixncharlie Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ravens did you mean WSP? I don't see this on TCS but WPS has one…like I need to try others! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsones Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 I looked at that one, too, but one of the scent components listed is "ocean," which sounds like it probably has an ozone/calone element. (I'm also not entirely sure what "sea moss" is.) The first review (on WSP) says "If you like ocean scents you will like this," which is a problem for me, since I don't like most ocean scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixncharlie Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The Ahoy Matey is on the way but I'm not sure you are going to like that one either. I have compiled over 60+ "ocean" scents so I know what you are going through trying to find "that" scent. If not I have others to sniff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Most oceanic scents regardless of how strong, intense, rich, earthy...they are...are all still too "clean"; which is off-putting an unrealistic to a true sea/ocean scent! The problem is that a "true" oceanic scent doesn't currently exist, and probably never will. Most perfumers ( as well as fragrance oil companies) try to find a balance between NICE (wearability,pleasantness) and REAL (stinky, linear, mild, etc) With most companies preferring the clean aspects because it's either easier to sell, or more universally accepted as an "ocean" scent. Each person interprets smell differently, but because 1 perfumist decided "long ago" that myrtle flowers smelled vaguely of a fresh ocean; now every manufacturer uses IT as a starting point for their marine scents, and were forced to have it in any marine scent. I'm guessing a true marine scent contains not only the fresh notes but also salt, fish notes, dead algae, sand, etc. Unfortunately,those aspects are not nearly as easy to replicate, and is less likely to be manufactured due to it's limited appeal. I think were stuck with super fresh marine fragrances until someone decides to make something that isn't based of off floral accords. Edited March 21, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks FelixnCharlie I got my scent strip today! Can't really tell if the scent is true, all I could smell was the base powdery drydown, so for anyone looking for a positive review of Daystar's Ahoy, Matey...I can't offer much. It is more soapy than I remember (compared to the perfume) couldn't really experience any of the top and heart notes. But from what I "could" smell, It wasn't at all oceanic. Thanks anyway FelixnCharlie for sending the test strip. I'll have to order a 1-ounce sample from DayStar to truely test it. Edited March 24, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I really love Salty Sea Air from Keystone Candle Supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ravens did you mean WSP? I don't see this on TCS but WPS has one…like I need to try others! lolsorry I'm late answering.... been quite busy. The South Pacific Waters FO is from The Candle Source. Sent you a sample; let me know when you receive it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I haven't read through all the posts but have you tried Celestial Sea from Moonworks?This is the scent description: This bold and brisk water fragrance opens with a salty, ozonic sea spray but what develops is an ocean musk built from sea moss, driftwood and sand. Hidden but slightly evident are crisp notes of soft violet, jasmine and lily rose that give the otherwise stout fragrance a delicate clean character.Doesn't work in my wax which is a blend I made up so I don't use it. Wish it did though, it smelled really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I tried it. To my nose it's quite similar to South Pacific Waters. But SPW has a big advantage over Celestial Sea: it's way less expensive, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'll have to try that myself, hopefully that one will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsones Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Got the sniffie for Ahoy, Matey--thanks, felixncharlie! It's definitely different than other ocean scents, but sadly it's still not what I'm looking for. A little perfumey, a little powdery, and a little bit of a salt smell. I don't get algae, though, and I definitely wouldn't associate the scent with the ocean in a blind test. Ah, well... the search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixncharlie Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I think it is a bit powdery myself and a bit light for my taste. When I first opened the bottle I thought it smelled like my Uncle Joe, LOL well the cologne he used to wear. I'm glad you got to smell it without buying it, I have sooooo many ocean scents that were sadly just like this one. Oh well I'll keep trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) The quest for a good ocean scent is darn near impossible. I'm also on the hunt for a perfume/cologne free variation of a true salty sea smell. I think I'm just going to have to blend my own. I cant stand the floral, powder aspects. O well. Glad I got to try the sample of Daystar's Ahoy...On to new scents I guess. The hunt continues. Edited March 25, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylabs Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I keep searching for this scent as well. That unmistakable smell when you get those sea salt notes in the air. We live near the beach...we have salt water all around us and I know what I'm looking for and still haven't found it either. What's so unfortunate is when a supplier will put "salty sea air" type words in their descriptions and when you get it, it smells "clean" and nothing like what I know salty sea air smells like Maybe some type of blend is in order. Gee...maybe I'll find it or come up with a blend before summer is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 When Willow Woods was in business I used to buy her Ocean scent. It was a dupe of Pier 1 "Ocean"...an older fragrance. It was definitely salty and almost briny. I would sell out of it at every show. I have been going nuts trying to find a replacement for it. I did just see on the Candles and Supplies website that they sell an FO called: Ocean - Pier 1 "Type"...I have never purchased FO's from them before so I cannot attest to their overall quality - but you might want to explore that one if you have not done so already - hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I think we should try to create our own! see here if interested:http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?104276-Ocean-Scent-The-Great-Scent-Challenge Edited April 22, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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