Demeter is an odd little fragrance production company, founded in 1993 by Christopher Brosius and Christopher Gable (though since bought out by the Freedom Marketing Group in 2002). They have an extensive library of over two hundred scents created to specifically mimic their descriptive titles — Gin and Tonic, Tootsie Roll, Grass, Crayon, Laundromat, Wet Garden, Play-Doh, Hawaiian Surf, Sugar Addict, Dirt, Marshmallow, Chocolate Chip Cookie, etc.
Salt Air was the one I was most interested in taking for a spin, and it performs admirably, smelling just like a fresh tropical breeze — some sweet flowers, a little salt tang and a lot of air. There’s nothing gourmand, earthy or complex about Salt Air, and it’s incredibly light to wear, acting as more of a sheer veil than a potent room filler.
Inexpensive in comparison to most niche fragrance companies (you can find a 4 oz. bottle of Salt Air on Amazon for under $25.00), and absolutely straight-forward about its intentions, Salt Air is exactly what it claims to be.
For nostalgia’s sake, you might want to check out their Tootsie Roll, Junior Mint and Tropical Dots colognes . . . you know, just cuz.
UPDATE:
Another terrific perfume for the summer is At the Beach 1966 by CB I Hate Perfume. It smells just like those perfumed suntan lotions from the 60′s and 70′s. The LuckyScent site states, “If you loved the smell of classic Coppertone tanning lotion, your jaw will hit the floor when you try this” . . . and it’s true! Total nostalgia trip in a bottle.
UPDATE 2:
Bahiana by Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is also great as a summery, beach-bound scent.
Heavier and more floral than Salt Air and At the Beach, incorporating the zing of fresh pineapple and a smooth creamy coconut, it suits hot, humid, ocean flanked climates. You’ll feel right at home in the ripe tropical breeze.
