Sea Salt

Sea salt in perfumery is a synthetic accord built around salicylates, marine notes (like Calone), and slight mineral-iodine top notes. It smells of briny ocean, sun-warmed skin, and a faintly ozone, almost laundry-like freshness. Sea salt is the defining note of the modern 'beach' genre — Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Maison Margiela Beach Walk, and dozens of niche compositions since 2010. It pairs naturally with citrus, sage, and ambroxan for a 'salty skin' effect.