There's something primal about the ocean - the crash of salt water, the electric charge in the air after a wave breaks, the way everything feels both clean and wild at once. Cyan Nori captures that feeling in a bottle. A salty-sweet aquatic built entirely from 100% natural ingredients, this is a fragrance for those who want to wear something genuinely different. No synthetic shortcuts, no petrochemicals - just upcycled musks, biotech peach notes, and the earthy depth of nori absolute from France, working together to create something that's equal parts fresh, complex, and unforgettable.
Abel is a fragrance house that does things differently. In a world where 95% of fragrance ingredients are engineered from fossil fuels, Abel stands apart - using biotechnology, ethical sourcing, and upcycled ingredients to create high-performance scents with a lighter footprint. Cyan Nori is that philosophy in its most vivid form.
Available in 6ml (travel) and 50ml.
Who's It For
Cyan Nori is for anyone drawn to aquatic scents that go beyond the generic. It's bold without being aggressive, and sensory without being simple. If you're looking for a signature scent that sparks conversation - and that you can feel good about wearing - this is it.
Key Benefits
- 100% natural ingredients - no synthetic fragrance molecules, no petrochemicals
- Biotech and upcycled ingredients for high performance with minimal environmental impact
- Biodegradable and renewable formula - safe for you and the ecosystem
- Full transparency: complete ingredient list published, not just legally required allergens
- Eau de parfum concentration for lasting wear
Scent Profile
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Top: Tangerine, White Peach
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Heart: Musk
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Base: Nori
A salty-sweet aquatic that opens with bright citrus and a biotech peach note, blooms into a smooth musk heart, and settles into the deep, mineral earthiness of nori absolute. Electric, effervescent, and unmistakably oceanic.
Key Ingredients
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Nori Absolute - France; the earthy, mineral backbone of the fragrance
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Ambroxan - Biotech ambergris note; adds warmth and skin-like smoothness
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Ambrettolide - Upcycled musk note; clean, natural musk with excellent longevity
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Tangerine Essential Oil - Upcycled from the food industry; bright citrus lift
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Bergamot Oil (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil) - Italy; adds a classic aromatic freshness
How To Use
Apply to pulse points - wrists, neck, behind the ears. Natural fragrances interact dynamically with your skin chemistry, so Cyan Nori will evolve throughout the day as the base notes deepen. The 6ml size is ideal for travel or for testing the scent on your own skin before committing to the 50ml.
Why MASC Recommends This
Abel is the rare fragrance brand willing to show its full ingredient list - not just what regulations require, but everything. That kind of transparency matters, and it speaks to a brand that genuinely stands behind its formulas. Cyan Nori is a standout in their lineup: an aquatic fragrance with real depth, real provenance, and a scent story that goes well beyond the bottle.
