A Bigger Splash

The raging heat has us hankering for ocean breezes, and two new scents put a refreshingly feel-good spin on classic nautical fragrances.

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The raging heat has us hankering for ocean breezes, and two new scents put a refreshingly feel-good spin on classic nautical fragrances. Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Minerale ($350) combines pink peppercorn, seaweed, oud and fir balsam for a sprightly, salty-sweet mix that recalls bayside campfires. Hermes Eau des Merveilles Bleue ($233) blends briny sea scents with warm patchouli, dry woods and stony mineral accents. Its effect? Think summer on a yacht.