No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes: A Fresh Aquatic Scent for Warm Days
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No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes is a fresh, clean and sporty aquatic. It is easy going and energetic, the kind of scent you reach for when you want to feel instantly fresh. This guide covers its notes, who it suits, when to wear it and how to get the most from every spray. Inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.
Not sure yet? Pick No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes plus two more scents in the Starter Set, 3 x 5ml samples for £12.95.
The notes and mood of No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes
It leads with a mouth watering burst of grapefruit and mandarin, immediately cooled by clean, salty sea notes that give it a just showered freshness. As the citrus settles, a green, faintly herbal bay leaf steps in alongside jasmine, which lends a translucent smoothness and stops the opening feeling too sharp. The drydown brings warm ambergris, smoky guaiac wood, earthy patchouli and a whisper of oakmoss for a clean, slightly woody base. Bright and aquatic up top, grounded by a soft woodiness underneath.
- Top notes: Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Mandarin
- Heart notes: Bay Leaf, Jasmine
- Base notes: Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Ambergris
- Fragrance family: Aquatic fresh woody
Who it suits
No. 222 suits anyone who likes to smell clean and effortless. It leans masculine and is a favourite with men who prefer fresh, sporty fragrances, and it is an easy, inoffensive choice for someone trying a new scent for the first time.
When to wear it
This is a daytime, warm weather workhorse. Its clean, sporty freshness makes it ideal for the gym, casual daywear, the office and spring and summer heat. It is easy going enough for work, dates and everyday errands alike. Save heavier, sweeter fragrances for winter evenings and reach for this when you want to feel fresh.
How to apply it
Spray onto moisturised skin from about 15cm away, aiming for warm pulse points such as the neck, the inside of the wrists and the chest. Let it dry naturally rather than rubbing your wrists together, which can flatten the top notes. Two or three sprays to the neck and chest works well; fresh scents enjoy a slightly more generous application. For a softer finish, spray once into the air and walk through the mist. Keep the bottle somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight so the fragrance stays fresh.
Sizes and prices
- 5ml sample: £4.95, the easy way to try it on your own skin
- 30ml: £15.95, a handy size for your bag or for travel
- 100ml: £26.95, the best value per ml
- Starter Set: £12.95 for any three 5ml scents, including No. 222
Every order comes with free tracked UK delivery by Evri in 2 to 3 working days, with same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days.
Why choose Leclair & Moreau
Every Leclair & Moreau fragrance is numbered rather than named after a campaign, so you can choose by notes and mood instead of marketing. Each one is an Eau de Parfum, vegan and cruelty free, blended and bottled in the UK and presented in our LORANCHE bottle. Starting with a 5ml sample means you can live with No. 222 for a few days, see how it settles on your skin and only then decide on a bigger bottle.
Shop and explore
Ready to wear it? Shop No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes in 5ml, 30ml or 100ml. If you like this style, browse our fresh and aquatic perfumes, or save on several scents at once in our bundles and gift sets.
FAQ
What are the notes in No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes?
It opens with grapefruit, sea notes and mandarin, moves into a heart of bay leaf and jasmine, and settles on guaiac wood, oakmoss, patchouli and ambergris. Expect a clean, fresh aquatic.
Which size of No. 222 should I buy first?
If you are new to it, start with the 5ml sample at £4.95 or choose it as one of three scents in the Starter Set for £12.95. Once you know you love it, the 30ml is £15.95 and the 100ml is £26.95.
Is No. 222 Grapefruit & Sea Notes vegan?
Yes. Every Leclair & Moreau fragrance is vegan and cruelty free, blended and bottled in the UK at Eau de Parfum strength, and delivered with free tracked UK delivery.
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