Herbal Aquatica

An unusual mix of seaside freshness and sweetness, Herbal Aquatica by Montale, released in 2022, is described by everyone as gourmand, green and woody at once, with about two thirds also calling it fresh, aromatic and citrusy.

The fresh side comes first: sea water and sea notes, mint, sage and Calabrian bergamot give a cool, salty, herbal opening. Green tea and lotus keep that coolness going into the middle, where the sweeter side appears, with caramel and vanilla sugar lending a soft, dessert-like warmth that is unexpected next to the marine notes. The base is woody and smooth: Australian sandalwood, papyrus and amber give a dry, creamy finish that holds the sweetness in place.

It is a shared scent, worn by anyone. The profile suits warmer days when a purely aquatic fragrance feels too thin and a purely sweet one too heavy; it sits between the two, which is its appeal and also what makes it worth trying before committing.

Herbal Aquatica — unisex fragrance by Montale (released 2022). Notes: Amber, Australian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Calabrian bergamot, Caramel, Green Notes, Green Tea, Herbal Notes, Lotus, Mint, Papyrus, Sage, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Sea Water, Tea, Vanilla, Vanilla Sugar. — Parfica open fragrance database