Fragrances - Olfactory Family - Aquatic Woody

Givenchy Insensé Ultramarine is a fresh and clear eau de toilette for men, built on a woody theme. Givenchy created it for those who love to feel the sea breeze on their skin. The liquid has the color of a lagoon, and the spray bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

Givenchy describes the composition in three moments, without naming top, heart, and base:

• The main notes: bergamot and aquatic fruits, crushed mint, cardamom, cloves and sage, cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss.

Bergamot and aquatic fruits bring freshness. Mint and spices give cheerfulness and energy. Cedar and sandalwood, enhanced by oakmoss, bring intensity. Givenchy summarizes the fragrance in three words: freshness, clarity, liveliness.

How to apply it

1. Spray on clean and dry skin, immediately after a shower.
2. Aim for the neck, collarbone and the inside of the wrists.
3. Keep a palm's width distance between the bottle and the skin.
4. Do not rub the skin after application: the fresh notes evaporate faster.
5. Start with a small spray and add more later, if you wish.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Givenchy Amarige, eau de toilette for women
• Dior Sauvage, eau de toilette for men
• Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme, 75 ml
• Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver, 50 ml eau de toilette

ProBeauty's tip. If you like fresh fragrances but want something warmer than a simple citrus cologne, Ultramarine is a good compromise. The wood and oakmoss remain on the skin after the mint disappears.

Versace Man Eau Fraîche is a men's eau de toilette from the Versace Man line. Versace describes it as surprisingly fresh, with effervescent notes and a base of amber and musk. The bottle contains 50 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: white lemon, rosewood, and starfruit, a lively and fruity first impression.
• Heart notes: tarragon, cedar leaves, and clary sage, the aromatic part.
• Base notes: musk, amber, and sycamore wood, which linger close to the skin.

The brand classifies it as aromatic, tonic, and woody. Donatella Versace says that Versace Man means elegance and seduction for the modern, charismatic, and confident man. It is a good choice if you want a fresh fragrance with a warm undertone.

How to apply it

1. Spray it after a shower on skin that is still slightly damp from lotion.
2. Choose the neck, décolletage, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle at a short distance so that a fine mist falls on the skin.
4. Do not rub your wrists; let the fragrance dry on its own.
5. As a fresh eau de toilette, you can refresh it throughout the day with a single spray.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Versace Pour Homme, 100 ml eau de toilette
• Versace The Dreamer, 50 ml eau de toilette
• Versace Eros Flame, 100 ml eau de parfum
• Versace Blue Jeans, 75 ml eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. The 50 ml size is perfect for keeping in your office bag or travel bag. The starfruit and white lemon in the opening make it easy to wear even when you don't want a heavy fragrance.