10 Perfumes That Smell Like Nature: Forests, Oceans & Rain
Ever wish you could bottle up a forest hike or that salty ocean breeze that clears your head? Well, you can, sort of. That’s the magic of perfumes that smell like nature. They bring the outdoors to your pulse points without the bug bites or muddy shoes. These nature-inspired fragrances capture everything from fresh rain on leaves to the crisp air of a mountaintop. If you have ever wished you could bottle up your favorite outdoor escape, these scents are the next best thing.
Whether you’re craving earthy trails, dewy gardens, or seaside calm, these scents are your ticket to carrying nature with you, anytime, anywhere. Ready to explore? Let’s dive in.
1. High Seas
Inspired by Erolfa by Creed
Waves crash against sunlit rocks while a burst of orange, bergamot, and lemon fills the air, carrying the crisp vitality of the open sea. High Seas, inspired by Creed’s Erolfa, paints this coastal scene with bracing freshness before drifting into the green depth of basil and rosemary oil. The fragrance settles into cedar, moss, and sandalwood, evoking a forest edge touched by salt spray. Masculine in its essence, it blends ocean breeze with woodland calm, creating a nature-inspired scent both powerful and serene. Perfect to wear anywhere you want to feel put-together, interesting, and vibrantly confident.
2. Admiral
Inspired by 40 Knots by Xerjoff
Sunlight glitters across rolling waves, and the air carries the crisp tang of sea salt mingled with a cool oceanic accord, an instant reminder of freedom by the shore. Admiral, inspired by Xerjoff’s 40 Knots, is a perfume that smells like the ocean, yet it also hints at the quiet strength of the forest. Subtle green notes rise like dew on leaves, while precious woods and cedar anchor the composition with earthy depth. Designed as a unisex fragrance, it blends sea breeze freshness with woodland calm, capturing both vitality and serenity in one unforgettable scent.
3. Jardin de Jasmine
DUA Original Blend
Morning dew clings to damp leaves, the air cool with a rain note that whispers of renewal. Jardin de Jasmine unfolds like a secret garden tucked inside a forest, where Egyptian jasmine oil and sambac jasmine bloom with luminous intensity against the grounding touch of earthy undertones and sandalwood. Soft hints of vanilla and white musk smooth the edges, creating a balance of brightness and depth. A unisex fragrance, it captures the essence of both woodland calm and floral radiance, perfect for those who crave perfumes that smell like nature or long for a perfume that smells like forest serenity.
4. His Rain Drops
Inspired by Bvlgari Man Rain Essence
Raindrops shimmer on leaves as the air fills with the calming scent of green tea and orange essence, a crisp opening that feels both energizing and serene. His Rain Drops, inspired by Bvlgari Man Rain Essence, is a perfume that smells like rain, carrying the cleansing clarity of a downpour. The heart blooms with a gentle white lotus accord, softened by crystalline musk that lingers like mist in the air. Anchored by guaiac wood and mineral amber, it hints at forest depth after rainfall. A masculine fragrance with a fresh woody musk character, it belongs among those rare perfumes that smell like nature.
5. #BeachVibes
Inspired by On The Beach by Louis Vuitton
Waves roll across warm sand as the air fills with the sparkling zest of yuzu and neroli, brightened by the spicy lift of pink pepper. Inspired by On The Beach by Louis Vuitton, #BeachVibes is a citrus aromatic fragrance crafted for both men and women, bringing to life the feeling of a shoreline retreat. While the sand accord evokes pure coastal freedom, notes of rosemary, thyme, and cypress add a grounding, forest-like calm. It’s a true perfume that smells like the beach, seamlessly blending sunlit freshness with the soothing depth of nature’s greenery.
6. Turin 21
Inspired by Torino21 by Xerjoff
Waking up in a woodland camp, the morning air feels crisp with mint and basil, while a sparkle of lemon and verbena adds brightness. Turin 21, inspired by Xerjoff’s Torino21, mirrors that refreshing sensation, blending herbs and citrus with the soft calm of rosemary and lavender. Classified as aromatic green, this unisex fragrance embodies the purity of perfumes that smell like nature, carrying the same uplifting serenity as a bloom of perfume that smells like gardenia in fresh air. Balanced and refined, it’s the best unisex fragrance to wear in the office, energizing without overpowering, perfect for daily elegance.
7. Serene Hinoki Wood
Inspired by Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense by Jo Malone
Imagine the quiet calm of a mountain retreat where crisp air mingles with the warmth of polished wood. Inspired by Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense by Jo Malone, Serene Hinoki Wood opens with an aromatic clean accord before settling into the grounded depth of hinoki wood and cedarwood. This fragrance carries a citrus aromatic classification and is beautifully suited as a unisex scent, balancing freshness with earthy calm. Perfect for anyone drawn to a perfume that smells like forest, it also shines as the best perfume with woody notes, offering serenity and sophistication in every breath.
8. Acqua Di Dua
Inspired by Acqua di Gio (First Formulation Ever!) by Giorgio Armani
A rush of wind sweeps off the coast, carrying the crisp sparkle of bergamot, lime, and mandarin before blending into the airy freshness of jasmine and neroli. Acqua Di Dua, inspired by the first-ever formulation of Armani’s Acqua di Gio, is a perfume with sea notes that mirrors the boundless freedom of ocean horizons. Yet beyond the shore, touches of cedar and oakmoss ground the scent with a subtle woodland calm. Masculine and timeless, it embodies the best of nature-inspired fragrances, weaving ocean vitality with forest depth for a refreshing yet sophisticated experience.
9. Hidden Gardens
Inspired by Father Figure by Phlur
Stepping into a secret oasis, the air is cool with the watery freshness of waterlily, while the sweetness of lush fig and cassis buds clings like morning dew. Hidden Gardens, inspired by Phlur’s Father Figure, evokes the magic of a secluded retreat where greenery and florals intertwine. Patchouli leaf and sandalwood add grounding depth, wrapping the airy petals in earthy calm. With a floral woody character, this unisex fragrance carries the serene depth of a perfume that smells like forest, blending freshness, softness, and quiet strength into an escape you can wear every day.
10. Coastal Waterfall
Inspired by Costa Azzurra by Tom Ford
Want to feel like gliding across the Italian Riviera on a sun-drenched yacht, where sea and sky blur into pure luxury? Coastal Waterfall is that perfume. The crisp brightness of lemon and mandarin mingles with the salty rush of seaweed and driftwood, while juniper and lavender add a cool herbal lift. Beneath it all, vetiver and agarwood anchor the scent with natural depth, touched by incense, myrtle, and Egyptian musk. With its aromatic aquatic classification, this is a perfume that smells like nature, seamlessly weaving ocean air and forest calm into a fragrance that feels elegant, refreshing, and endlessly free.
Bonus Addition: Gone Swimming In Caribbean Waters
Hybrid: Inspired by Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton & Virgin Island Water by Creed
As a bonus addition to this lineup of nature-inspired fragrances, here comes a scent that feels like pure vacation bottled. Gone Swimming In Caribbean Waters, an inspired hybrid combining our versions of Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton and Virgin Island Water by Creed, paints the picture of lounging at a seaside resort where the sun glitters on turquoise waves. Zesty bursts of bergamot, lime, and Sicilian orange dance with creamy coconut and the sweetness of sugar cane, while ambergris and white rum add salty, breezy depth.
Though built around oceanic freshness, it carries the grounding balance you’d expect from a perfume that smells like forest, connecting land and sea. With its aquatic classification, this fragrance is crafted for both men and women and easily ranks among the best perfume with woody notes to wear when you want escape in a spritz.
Wrapping Up
Nature offers endless inspiration, and these fragrances prove just how beautifully it can be bottled. For those drawn to waves and salty breezes, High Seas and Acqua Di Dua embody the freedom of a perfume that smells like the ocean, each layered with freshness and depth, true to a perfume with sea notes. When the call of the woods feels stronger, Hidden Gardens and Serene Hinoki Wood deliver the grounding calm of a perfume that smells like forest and gardens. And for moments of cleansing clarity, His Rain Drops captures the essence of a refreshing shower, the perfect perfume that smells like rain.
Nature’s palette has many moods, and fragrance lets you carry them wherever you go. If you’re curious about scents that balance professionalism and elegance, don’t miss our blog on office-friendly fragrances. Or, if floral depth intrigues you, explore our feature on 12 rose perfumes that unravel the dark side of roses, a journey into the more mysterious side of blooms.