Marine Ozone Accord
Aquatic, transparent and slightly metallic the modern sea air accord.
The marine ozone accord is the DNA of late 90s and early 2000s sport perfumery and now appears again in modern transparent niche compositions. It is also one of the best exercises in restraint a good marine accord lives or dies by what you do not add.
Scent profile
- Top
- Cool, transparent ozone with citrus lift
- Heart
- Wide Hedione air, smooth Iso E Super wood
- Base
- Soft clean musks for longevity and skin feel
Example structure
Educational example the percentages refer to the concentrate, not to the final perfume. Always check IFRA limits and your own safety guidelines before applying anything to skin.
| Material | Share |
|---|---|
| Hedione | 44% |
| Galaxolide 50% | 28% |
| Iso E Super | 8% |
| Ethyl Linalool | 6% |
| Habanolide | 6% |
Tips & variations
- ·Add 0.1 to 0.3% of Calone for a strong melon-sea note higher than that and the accord becomes dated.
- ·Keep citrus oils minimal here the cleanliness of synthetic top notes is part of the marine signature.
- ·A touch of Ambroxan adds salty, mineral diffusion that recalls sun on warm rocks.
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Frequently asked
Why is the marine accord so divisive?
Calone, the classic marine molecule, was overused in the 90s and many noses still associate it with dated shower gel. Used very sparingly inside a modern Hedione air it feels fresh again.
Does this work without Calone?
Yes. Hedione, clean musks and a small amount of Iso E Super already build a believable transparent sea air. Calone is optional, not mandatory.