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Naomi Jamieson

Like petals drifting out to sea, these 8 aquatic florals sparkle with dewy and delicate freshness

A collage of 'aquatic floral' perfumes features in this roundup from Armani, Issey Miyake, Diptyque and Maison Margiela, arranged in a line over a cream template with white flower stock images and a water droplet overlay.

Where salty sea breezes and raindrops meet delicate flower petals, aquatic florals are born, and they're the new go-to for smelling clean, fresh and perfectly radiant.

When we think of floral fragrances, often very powdery or fresh perfumes come to mind, but there are many modern and varied bouquets out there, too. As an olfactory genre, florals can actually be very multifaceted, hence why they claim so many spots among the most popular long-lasting perfumes. You can find woody evening florals, fruity ones and even very musky, skin-like flower scents. Then, of course, there are those that mimic the smell of flowers steeped in water. Aquatic florals, as they're known, marry either watery accords or salty marine notes, with classic blooms (rose, iris, jasmine and so on), to create a blend that is as dewy as it is elegant.

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