Scent by the Sea Medusa
The smell in short
It smells mostly earthy and mossy. Angelica and bergamot at the top, amber and iris in the middle and cashmirwood and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Medusa notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Scent by the Sea Medusa
Medusa is made by Scent by the Sea.
Other Scent by the Sea perfumes
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Lolita, Egyptian Honey and Sweet Hashish Perfume Oil unisex.
How far Medusa spreads
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Lattafa Velvet Oud spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by mossy and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and mossy smells and notes like amber and cashmirwood. Less obvious notes include carrot, lemon verbena and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Which weather suits Medusa
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out.
Medusa dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (8 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (8 shared notes) and Pierre Guillaume Paris L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 unisex (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Medusa come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can men wear Medusa?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.