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Orto Parisi Megamare
Orto Parisi

Megamare

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aquatic
Ozonic
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2019 · unisex

Orto Parisi is an Italian niche house founded by perfumer Ortolani, known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that challenge traditional fragrance categories. The brand focuses on unique olfactory experiences rather than commercial appeal.

Megamare opens with bright bergamot and lemon before quickly shifting into the heart, where seaweed and calone create a salty, mineral marine character. Hedione adds a subtle green freshness that keeps the composition from feeling purely aquatic. The base settles into a clean, slightly woody finish with musk and ambroxan that provides structure without sweetness, while cedar adds a dry, astringent quality. The overall effect is a sharp, ozonic marine fragrance that leans more toward ozonic-green freshness than typical aquatic fragrances.

This is best suited for someone seeking a crisp, modern marine scent with genuine seaweed character rather than generic aquatic sweetness. Megamare works year-round but shines in warm weather and casual settings. It pairs well with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Cipher.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Green
60%
Aquatic
80%
Ozonic
70%
Aromatic
50%
Woody
50%
Musky
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Seaweed
Seaweed
Oceanic, slightly salty, and faintly iodine-like, seaweed adds a genuine marine quality that differs from the abstract ozonic 'freshness' of most aquatic notes. It smells of rockpools and tidal pools: organic, alive, and slightly primal. Used to add authenticity to aquatic compositions that want real sea air rather than a metaphor.
Calone
Calone
The molecule that launched the aquatic revolution, calone (first used prominently in 1991's New West) produces a clean, watermelon-marine freshness that was unlike anything in fragrance before it. It smells of open sea and fresh-cut melon simultaneously, entirely synthetic but entirely convincing. Responsible for the entire 'marine' fragrance genre of the 1990s.
Hedione
Hedione
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
Cedar
Cedar
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The TacticianBest match92% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat84% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Cipher81% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Green60%Aquatic80%Ozonic70%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDP
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Orto Parisi Megamare— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Megamare is $155.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $155.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Orto Parisi fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Orto Parisi Megamare? +
$155.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $155.99 a good price for Megamare? +
Yes. The current best price is $155.99 and MSRP is $195.00. At $155.99 you save 20% vs retail.
What does Orto Parisi Megamare smell like? +
Orto Parisi is an Italian niche house founded by perfumer Ortolani, known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that challenge traditional fragrance categories. The brand focuses on unique olfactory experiences rather than commercial appeal. Megamare opens with bright bergamot and lemon before quickly shifting into the heart, where seaweed and calone create a salty, mineral marine character. Hedione adds a subtle green freshness that keeps the composition from feeling purely aquatic. The base settles into a clean, slightly woody finish with musk and ambroxan that provides structure without sweetness, while cedar adds a dry, astringent quality. The overall effect is a sharp, ozonic marine fragrance that leans more toward ozonic-green freshness than typical aquatic fragrances. This is best suited for someone seeking a crisp, modern marine scent with genuine seaweed character rather than generic aquatic sweetness. Megamare works year-round but shines in warm weather and casual settings. It pairs well with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Cipher.
What are the notes in Orto Parisi Megamare? +
Top: Bergamot, Lemon. Heart: Seaweed, Calone, Hedione. Base: Musk, Ambroxan, Cedar.
What fragrance family is Megamare? +
Orto Parisi Megamare belongs to the Aquatic/Marine fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Orto Parisi Megamare? +
Based on shared notes, Orto Parisi Orto Parisi Megamare (Musk, Ambroxan, Seaweed, Calone), Maison Alhambra Megara (Musk, Ambroxan, Calone, Hedione), Dua Fragrances Azure Supernova 2.0 (Musk, Ambroxan, Hedione, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Poseidon’s Desire II (Musk, Ambroxan, Hedione, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Poseidon’s Supernova (Musk, Ambroxan, Hedione, Bergamot) may smell similar to Megamare.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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