SALT by Ellis Brooklyn
Brand: Ellis Brooklyn
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
SALT captures the carefree radiance of a seaside escape, pairing salty mineral freshness with creamy tropical florals. Its musky, woody dry-down gives the composition a soft, skin-like warmth that remains easy to wear in bright weather.
Is SALT worth it?
How it smells: Opens with sea salt, ylang-ylang and lemon, Tahitian tiaré and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to musk and ambergris.
Scent Score: 53/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 43, versatility 79, layerability 50 and value 43, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 285 Ulta reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex
Key accords: Sea Salt, Ylang-Ylang, Lemon, Tahitian Tiaré, Jasmine, Magnolia
Top Notes
- Sea Salt
- Ylang-Ylang
- Lemon
Heart Notes
- Tahitian Tiaré
- Jasmine
- Magnolia
Base Notes
- Musk
- Ambergris
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
SALT by Ellis Brooklyn belongs to the aquatic fragrance family. A luminous blend of sea salt and tropical white florals softened by warm musk, ambergris, and sandalwood, evoking sun-warmed skin beside the ocean. SALT opens with Sea Salt, Ylang-Ylang, and Lemon. The heart brings Tahitian Tiaré, Jasmine, and Magnolia. It dries down to Musk, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
How to wear SALT
On skin, SALT by Ellis Brooklyn has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out. Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Naked Neroli and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
SALT opens with Sea Salt, Ylang-Ylang, and Lemon.
The heart brings Tahitian Tiaré, Jasmine, and Magnolia.
It dries down to Musk, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with SALT
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang, lemon, and jasmine.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Naked Neroli
Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang, lemon, and musk.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette
Tabarome by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tabarome on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Tabarome
Portfolio Euphoric by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and musk.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Euphoric on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Portfolio Euphoric
Mefisto by Xerjoff
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and musk.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mefisto on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Mefisto
Pairings to approach with care
Khamrah Dukhan by Lattafa
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Aquatic and Oriental notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Khamrah Dukhan brings an oriental contrast to this aquatic scent.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Khamrah Dukhan on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 1 spray Khamrah Dukhan
Chocolate Greedy by Montale
Not Recommended · 30/99
Aquatic and Gourmand notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Chocolate Greedy brings a gourmand contrast to this aquatic scent.
Order: Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chocolate Greedy on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays SALT : 1 spray Chocolate Greedy
Related fragrances and why
- Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out — Both include ylang-ylang, lemon, and jasmine.
- Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include ylang-ylang, lemon, and musk.
- Tabarome by Creed — Both include lemon, musk, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for SALT?
SALT opens with Sea Salt, Ylang-Ylang, and Lemon. The heart brings Tahitian Tiaré, Jasmine, and Magnolia. It dries down to Musk, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
How long does SALT last, and how strong is it?
SALT by Ellis Brooklyn has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear SALT?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with SALT?
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang, lemon, and jasmine. Apply SALT first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays SALT : 2 sprays Naked Neroli.
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