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Stop.
Breathe and let your mind wander to the oceanside.
Imagine the sounds of waves crashing and the subtle hint of salt in the air.
Or let your mind wander to a running river.
Imagine the sound of the stream and how the cool water smells as it hits the rocks.
Or, another thought: Imagine yourself in a refreshing shower after a particularlyextensive workout.
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For many of us, water is a source oftranquility.
We associate it with calmness and freedom, renewal and groundedness, nature and clarity.
Yes, justsmellingwater can make you feel calmer.
Of the five senses, smell is often overlooked but has overwhelming brain power.
(In a world where functional fragranceshave become a marketing strategy, this distinction is important to note.)
Of course, not all fragrancesare createdequally.
As such, the quality of the ingredients and how theyre layered matters.
Aquatic scents in perfumery often rely on synthetic materials to create fresh, water-like notes.
ArquistesA Grove by the Seadrives you to the oceanside through a trail of olive trees by the Mediterranean coast.
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Cypress and Adriatic fig is the whiff of summer that balances out the salt and rosemary.
Its an earthy aquatic thatll transport you to an Italian getaway.
If it were a color, itd be a rich navy blue.
CommoditysRainolfactivelymimics a walk in the rain with notes of water musk, white amber, and jasmine.
Its simple in the most elegant waysa rain scent that smells like a fresh start.
Its a watercolor of a scent, blending juniper and green leaves with ozonic notes and petrichor.
However, Korres achieved a clean, uncomplicated water fragrance with itsKymaeau de toilette.
In the meantime, well allow our memories to take the reins.
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