Aqua Resolve Fragrance Oil
Woody-aquatic with citrus, herbs, soft spice, woods, and musk.
The scent
Aqua Resolve Fragrance Oil opens with a vibrant rush of yuzu, bergamot, and fresh lemon, sharpened by aromatic tarragon to create a crisp, invigorating introduction. As the fragrance develops, a refined heart of warm nutmeg and delicate water lily balances gentle spice with clean aquatic freshness. The base settles into rich sandalwood, cedar, and earthy vetiver, softened by subtle hints of tobacco and smooth musk for depth and quiet strength. Clean, composed, and effortlessly masculine, this woody-aquatic scent is especially well suited to spring and summer collections, capturing clarity, balance, and modern confidence.
Branding ideas for your range
Making candles or melts to sell? Here’s how this scent could look on your shelf.
Pair with clear or lightly tinted glass vessels, minimalist labels, and cool-toned accents — ideal for fresh everyday candles, clean wax melts, and modern room spray ranges designed for light, open interiors.
How much do I need?
Work out the fragrance oil for your batch.
Fragrance load is the % of the finished candle’s weight. 1 litre of Aqua Resolve weighs about 1.00 kg.
Blends well with
Mix with these to create your own signature scent.
Where you can use it
How much to use, and the most IFRA allows.
Recommended amounts are starting points – always test. Not recommended means the IFRA limit is too low for a good scent, not that it is banned. No fragrance oil is approved for lip products.
Details
Safety & compliance documents
Open a folder and look for Aqua Resolve Fragrance Oil. No log-in needed.
Safety information
For the undiluted oil, from its Safety Data Sheet. Full Safety Data Sheet ›
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH208 Contains 3-(2H-1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal, 3-(4-Isobutyl-2-methylphenyl)propanal, alpha-Isomethyl ionone, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Limonene, Nerol, Neryl acetate, Reaction mass of 1-methyl-3 & 1-methyl-4-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, Reaction mass of benzenepropanal, 4-Ethyl-α,α-dimethyl- and 3-(2-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal, Scentenal, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. May produce an allergic reaction.
Reviews
Based on 36 reviews
★ 4.94 from 6,552 customer reviews across our range
Absolutely lovely sent, it has a nice strong smell. I’ve never smelt the fragrance before and what a surprise. It’s quite floral for a man’s fragrance, it with the freshness it works really well. I’m not a big lover of…
I made a mistake with this one, thought I was buying the female one. Best mistake I’ve made though, worth the buy.
Questions
Common questions
What does Aqua Resolve fragrance oil smell like?
Woody-aquatic with citrus, herbs, soft spice, woods, and musk. Top notes: yuzu, bergamot, lemon, tarragon. Heart: nutmeg, water lily. Base: sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, tobacco, musk. It’s inspired by a well-known designer fragrance – see which one in our designer dupe chart.
How much Aqua Resolve fragrance oil do I need for a candle?
Use 5–10% of the candle’s total weight. For a 200g candle that’s 10–20g of Aqua Resolve (about 10–20ml). There is no IFRA limit for candles. The calculator above works it out for any size.
How much Aqua Resolve should I use in wax melts?
Use 5–10% – that’s 5–10g of fragrance oil for every 100g of finished melts. Check the maximum your wax can hold.
Can I use Aqua Resolve in a reed diffuser?
Possibly. The IFRA maximum is 15%. Some oils give a good scent throw at this level and some don’t, so test a small batch in a reed diffuser base such as Augeo Clean Multi before a full run. Ready-made reed diffuser CLP labels and an SDS are in the documents above.
Can I use Aqua Resolve in soap, lotion or perfume?
- Soap: yes – 3–6% (IFRA maximum 15%)
- Body lotion: yes – 0.5–1.5% (IFRA maximum 8.5%)
- Face cream: yes – 0.1–0.5% (IFRA maximum 7.7%)
- Perfume: yes – 5–20% (IFRA maximum 32.5%)
- Lip balm: not suitable
Soap, lotion and perfume are cosmetics, so each one needs a safety assessment (CPSR) before you sell it.
Is Aqua Resolve fragrance oil hazardous?
Undiluted, Aqua Resolve is classified under GB CLP with the signal word Warning:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Candles, wax melts and diffusers you make with it may need their own CLP label. Full details are in the Safety Data Sheet.
Is Aqua Resolve fragrance oil flammable?
No. Its flash point is 92°C, so it isn’t classified as flammable. Like any fragrance oil, keep it away from naked flames.
Will Aqua Resolve discolour my wax?
It’s unlikely. Aqua Resolve contains no vanillin or ethyl vanillin, the most common cause of discolouration. Always test with your own wax and dyes.
Which designer fragrance is Aqua Resolve inspired by?
Aqua Resolve is inspired by a well-known designer fragrance. Find out which one in our designer dupe chart.
Is there a CLP label for Aqua Resolve?
Yes. Our free CLP label creator makes a ready-to-print label for candles and wax melts made with Aqua Resolve, and for reed diffusers. Safety Data Sheets, IFRA certificates and label files are in the documents above.
Are your fragrance oils vegan?
Yes. All are 100% vegan with no animal-derived ingredients.
Can I use Aqua Resolve in an electric diffuser or oil burner?
Yes.
- Electric water diffusers (ultrasonic or humidifier style) – fill the tank with water to the line, then add 3–5 drops per 100ml of water. Start low and add more to taste.
- Oil burners – mix 50/50 with dipropylene glycol (DPG), or add a few drops to water in the well.
Important – look after your diffuser:
- Fragrance oils are concentrated, and some plastics used in diffuser tanks can soften, cloud or crack if oil is left sitting in them. This depends on the plastic the diffuser is made from. It happens with any concentrated fragrance or essential oil, not just ours.
- Empty the tank when you’ve finished. Don’t leave water and oil sitting in it between uses.
- Rinse and wipe the tank every few uses, as fragrance oils can leave a film.
- Check your diffuser’s instructions to make sure it is suitable for fragrance oils. If it says essential oils only, or doesn’t say, ask the maker before using it.
How do I use the 100ml bottles?
They include a blind plug to prevent leaks in transit. Either pierce the centre with a pin or biro to use it as a dropper, or remove the stopper, pour, and replace the plug.
Ask a question about Aqua Resolve
No customer questions yet. Our team answers and publishes questions here.
36 reviews for Aqua Resolve Fragrance Oil
Add a review
You must be logged in to post a review.
Trademark disclaimer: This fragrance oil is inspired by a well-known designer fragrance style. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, manufactured by, or associated with the brand owner. All trademarks, brand names and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners and are used strictly for descriptive and comparative purposes only. Unsure which designer-style fragrance this scent is inspired by? View our fragrance dupe chart.

merabet.paula1 (verified owner) –
Absolutely lovely sent, it has a nice strong smell. I’ve never smelt the fragrance before and what a surprise. It’s quite floral for a man’s fragrance, it with the freshness it works really well. I’m not a big lover of overpowering scents on either men or women but this is definitely going to be a big hit. It actually reminds me of Chanel’s L’egoiste which is my all time favourite man’s scent and at a fraction of the price. Maybe Purescented could do a dupe of L’egoiste.
Sandra Bailey (verified owner) –
I made a mistake with this one, thought I was buying the female one. Best mistake I’ve made though, worth the buy.
Susan York (verified owner) –
Fabulous is all I can add!!!!
Sinead Fisher (verified owner) –
Smells like the real thing
Zoe Smith (verified owner) –
Love my husbands aftershave and this smells exactly the same!
chloesma11 (verified owner) –
customer favourite!!
Hayley Whale (verified owner) –
This is my favourite scent of the dupes,
Claire Thomson (verified owner) –
Love this scent smells exactly like the aftershave
Sam Jenkins (verified owner) –
Best seller, like the aftershave and great throw
Suzanne Macaulay (verified owner) –
Love this fragrance smells just like the real aftershave will definitely be buying Xxx
Caitlan O’Connor (verified owner) –
Brill strong smell!!
Sally Gunn (verified owner) –
A firm favourite for my customers. I use it mainly in candles but also bath oils. It’s a lovely fresh scent.
jayne rice (verified owner) –
Bought the 10ml but will be getting the large bottle as it’s so fresh and clean and just like the original!
Andrew Hendrie-Barnes (verified owner) –
Amazing fragrance
Laura Davies (verified owner) –
Strong scent
Gemma Locke (verified owner) –
Strong long lasting scent, my customers have gone crazy for this. Smells just like the original
Heather Boyle (verified owner) –
Beautiful scent, good FO cold or hot. Reminds me of holiday… When life was less Russian roulette!
Lynn Brown (verified owner) –
My partner has the aftershave and it’s spot on for being the same when it’s cold and exactly the same when burning
Tarnya89 (verified owner) –
Smells amazing! Originally bought a 10ml to check out the scent now about to buy a much bigger bottle.
Sally McLean (verified owner) –
I love this scent, is a really nice men’s fragrance! Popular in my aftershave collection!
Laura Day (verified owner) –
A perfect match! Thank you
Caroline Hemingway (verified owner) –
Smells just like the perfume
Demi (verified owner) –
Nice and strong. Great match to the original scent!
Gary Fox (verified owner) –
Very nice
Lisa Martin (verified owner) –
Gorgeous for soaps perfume body butter and wax melts
Julie Heathcote (verified owner) –
Lovely strong smell
TAMARA Miller (verified owner) –
Absolutely addicted to this stuff. I use it for making soap and this is one of my favourites. Wish I could give more stars
Lauraace (verified owner) –
Brilliant strong smell
Kath996 (verified owner) –
Lovely strong scent
Shal2u (verified owner) –
This deserves 10 ? I LOVE IT X
Faye_e (verified owner) –
Smells amazing
Aimeelouisehsms (verified owner) –
Smells like the real thing brill!
Angiebennett (verified owner) –
I use this in my car diffuser and it smells gorgeous, strong smell just like the real thing 🙂
sassisoo (verified owner) –
Close as makes no difference to the original and a wonderfully fresh addition to anyone’s perfume wardrobe. Lovely
Bonnbella Co (verified owner) –
A very nice and fresh scent. Not exactly the same as the original but very close and smell amazing in a candle!
Lynds2909 (verified owner) –
Lovely strong smell