Artik Sea Lorenzo Pazzaglia 2023

This fragrance emerges as a blank page painted with snow, capturing the essence of the Arctic Ocean in a small bottle.
It is not merely a marine perfume, but rather a sensorial symphony that reshapes the very elements of nature: salt, ozone, seaweed, ambergris, and warm woods — creating a new world where cold meets warmth.
From the very first spray, an icy polar breeze envelops you.
Bursts of lemon, lime, yuzu, and grapefruit combine with the bitterness of wormwood, the sparkle of pink pepper, and the brightness of orange blossom.
It feels as if you are standing on the edge of a glacier, with the metallic salinity stinging your breath.
Then the heart unfolds slowly, like a hidden garden beneath the fog: green myrtle, jasmine, white roses, and ripe fig are encircled by polar wisteria, as if an orchid has blossomed in the frozen air.
Here, the citrus notes soften, and the calming voice of the sea emerges, swaying between greenery and herbal whispers.
Finally, the depth is revealed: ambergris merges with seaweed and wakame, oakmoss, and ambrette seeds, settling into warm amber, patchouli, and precious woods.
The salt never fully disappears but gradually fades into a musky embrace, prolonging the fragrance’s life on the skin.
Its performance is finely tuned: longevity is rated as good to strong (4/5), and projection is moderate (3/5).
It never overwhelms a room with its presence, yet it leaves a gentle trace suspended in the air. Some find it brighter and more wearable than the formidable Megamare by Orto Parisi, while others describe it as metallic and antiseptic — a nuance that requires a specific taste.
This fragrance is suited for moderate seasons: spring and summer, with perhaps a shy presence in autumn.
Speaking as an Iraqi… in Baghdad, when the heat climbs above forty degrees, two sprays are sufficient — or better yet, reserve it for the evenings by the Tigris, where the breeze cools and the heat of the day subsides.
It is a fragrance for light cotton shirts, coastal cities, and travel bags opened to new adventures.
In comparison to Megamare, the difference is clear: Megamare is characterized by noise and metallic drama, while here we find clarity and wearable brightness.
Artik Sea is not a repetition; it is a personal poem — salty in realism, poetic in effect.
Artik Sea embodies the sea in silence… salt transformed into melody… cold retreating into the warm embrace of musk and amber.
It is a fragrance for seekers of the unusual, for those in pursuit of adventure — one that begins with the very first spray and does not end until the last breath.

Ahmed Hadi – Baghdad – IRAQ