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Perfume extract
UNTAMED Salish Sea
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
UNTAMED Salish Sea — the character of the Canadian coast
UNTAMED Salish Sea is a unisex fragrance from the Canadian brand UNTAMED, released in 2022.
It is a perfume, or extrait, with an aquatic and fougère character: cool, green, mineral, and unexpectedly sensual.
The composition seems to transport you to the shores of the Salish Sea, where salty wind meets coniferous forest, damp grass, and unfinished wood.
The fragrance feels natural and expressive, without any sense of sterile freshness: it combines marine coolness, a spicy spark, and a deep, almost wild undertone.
Development and mood
Salish Sea opens energetically: peppery sharpness, rosemary greenery, grass, and sea salt create the impression of air after a storm.
Then the aquatic accord softens, joined by lily of the valley, honey, dry woods, and seaweed, adding a contrast between transparency and density.
In the drydown, the fragrance takes on a resinous, woody depth.
Grey amber, oakmoss, spruce, and beach grass create a lasting, cool, slightly salty scent that lingers close to the skin and in the trail.
Who will enjoy this fragrance
Salish Sea is created for women and men who appreciate unconventional natural compositions with a strong character.
This is not simply a light marine perfume for everyday wear, but a rich extrait with a very powerful sillage, so it is especially impressive outdoors, in cool weather, and for evening occasions.
It is a fitting choice for walks by the water, travel, creative settings, and moments when you want to make an impression without relying on predictable sweetness or florals.
In hot weather, it is best applied sparingly, while in the colder months its salty coniferous and mossy facets become especially expressive.
Precise recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not provided, so it is best to start with a small amount and assess its intensity on your own skin.
The creator and its place in the brand’s style
The fragrance was created by perfumer Sunyata Calogeros-Smith, the brand’s founder.
Her approach can be felt in the desire to convey not abstract freshness, but a specific landscape: a damp shore, greenery, salt, coniferous trees, and natural texture.
Salish Sea reflects the DNA of UNTAMED particularly well: the Canadian brand creates unisex fragrances in perfume, extrait, and eau de parfum concentrations, drawing on powerful, atmospheric imagery.
If you would like to explore expressive compositions in a similar direction, you might consider Mancera Wave Musk, as well as Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce and Edgardio Chilini Pineapple Sorbet.
No other Salish Sea concentrations are listed in the available information, so the EDT, EDP, and extrait versions cannot be compared.
However, the existing Parfum / Extrait de Parfum concentration clearly defines its character: rich, noticeable, and made for those who love a fragrance that leaves a truly memorable trail.
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