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Van Sea
The moment when you step out of the ocean, feeling the salt on your skin and the sun-warmed vanilla scent of sunscreen lingering in the air.
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Van SeaPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessLe Male In The Navy · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022 by Lorenzo Pazzaglia, Van Sea is a fragrance that seamlessly blends the warmth of vanilla with the freshness of marine notes. The composition opens with a bright burst of yuzu and mint, giving way to bourbon, Madagascar, and Tahitian vanilla, which create an enveloping sweetness. Beneath this lies a complex interplay of sea notes, salt, and algae, grounding the scent in the essence of the ocean. As it settles, white flowers and patchouli add depth, while tonka bean and ambergris provide a lingering warmth that feels both comforting and invigorating.
Van Sea has a strong presence right from the start, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The marine notes fade after an hour but the vanilla base continues to warm up throughout the day. This fragrance is best for daytime wear when you want both freshness and comfort.
Fig. 01 — Van Sea, Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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Lorenzo Pazzaglia
Lorenzo Pazzaglia grew up in Cagli on Italy's Adriatic coast, where his family ran a restaurant, and began creating scents as an amateur inspired by his father's kitchen. l.
Designer Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 6%.