by Urban Outfitters
Sel Océan is a light, fresh, and subtly salty floral fragrance with dominant honeysuckle and lily-of-the-valley notes. It captures the essence of a coastal garden in bloom—airy, delicate, and clean—rather than a true oceanic brine. The scent opens with a sweet, fruity floral burst and dries down to a soft, salty aqua touch, with some users detecting a soft cotton candy or calone-like sweetness. It feels most accurate to a beach breeze or laundry left to dry on a line in summer. Though many compare it to Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, users report it is sweeter and less marine, leaning more toward a perfumed body mist or sunscreen aroma. Longevity is brief—lasting about 1–4 hours with minimal sillage, making it ideal for daytime, warm weather, or use as a hair mist. It’s praised for being inoffensive, safe for sensitive skin, and excellent for layering, though some find it underwhelming, overly sweet, or forgettable.