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Flower Water No.20 Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance by Marie Stella Maris, released in 2024.
The Dutch brand has created a composition where the freshness of aquatic notes meets soft florality, sparkling fruitiness and a modern woody-musky base.
This eau de parfum is for those who appreciate a clean, expressive and easily recognizable scent without a strict gender association.
The name Flower Water No.20 perfectly conveys the character of the fragrance: it feels like cool water reflecting flower petals and sunny citrus fruits.
The composition unfolds with depth while retaining a sense of airiness, making it a versatile choice for everyday wear.
Its release date places the fragrance within the contemporary perfumery movement, where transparent accords are combined with a noticeable, high-tech trail.
The olfactory profile of Flower Water No.20 combines floral, musky and woody families.
They are complemented by citrus, fruity, mineral, amber and earthy-mossy nuances, so the scent is not limited to freshness or flowers alone.
As a result, the fragrance comes across as multifaceted: the bright opening gradually becomes softer before acquiring a warm, clean and slightly earthy depth.
The stated sillage is very strong, and this is an important feature of Flower Water No.20.
Despite its aquatic transparency, the fragrance can make a noticeable impression around the wearer and leave a memorable trail.
It is best suited to those who enjoy fresh compositions with an expressive presence rather than nearly imperceptible scents for close personal space.
As a unisex fragrance, Flower Water No.20 develops individually and is not limited to either a women's or men's wardrobe.
You can imagine wearing it at the office, on a walk, while meeting friends or traveling, whenever you want to maintain a sense of composure and freshness.
The citrusy aquatic opening feels especially natural in warm weather, while the woody-musky base helps the composition hold its own in cooler conditions as well.
The available information does not specify the exact amount to apply to skin and clothing, so the number of sprays should be increased gradually, taking the fragrance's intensity and very strong sillage into account.
Start with a small amount on the skin, give the fragrance time to develop, and only then decide whether to intensify it.
On fabric, the composition may last longer than on skin, so a restrained approach is especially important when applying it to clothing.
Flower Water No.20 reflects the current aesthetic of Marie Stella Maris: clean, modern and focused on a harmonious combination of nature and urban lightness.
In this release, the brand combines a cool watery effect with an expressive floral heart and a substantial trail.
The perfumer behind the composition is not specified in the database, so its authorship cannot be reliably attributed to a particular perfumer.
If you are interested in the idea behind Flower Water No.20, you can explore The Spirit of Dubai Bahar next.
Natura Luna Rosé and Beso Beach Beso de Luna are also worth considering for comparison.
They offer an opportunity to explore different interpretations of fresh, floral and softly musky accords and understand which development feels closest to your own skin.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The top notes open with an aquatic accord, bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin and raspberry.
This opening combines cool watery freshness with juicy citrus and a light fruity nuance.
The heart of the composition features cyclamen, magnolia, peony, rose, tulip, violet and water lily.
The floral accord feels full-bodied yet light: water lily and cyclamen maintain its transparency, while rose, peony and magnolia add softness.
The base is built around ambroxan, cedar, moss, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and musk.
Woody and mossy nuances give the fragrance structure, ambroxan enhances its modern ambery character, and musk makes the finish smooth and long-lasting.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Marie Stella Maris |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Website | https://marie-stella-maris.com/ |
| Year of production | 2024 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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