Diving Suit
NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD / fresh · aquatic · metallic
Diving Suit
| Category | NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD |
| Subcategory | fresh · aquatic · metallic |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | N/A — olfactory concept |
| Appearance | Neoprene/rubber with metallic and aquatic nuances |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | N/A — conceptual accord |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Rubber, neoprene, salt, and cold. The smell of a wetsuit pulled from a dive bag: chloroprene off-gassing, sea-salt residue, and marine funk.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Sharp rubber-neoprene with salt-marine edge
After a few hours
After a few hours
Marine-metallic dominates, rubber softens
After a few days
After a few days
Faint salty-rubber trace, industrial and cold
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Neoprene was invented by DuPont in 1930. The particular smell comes from residual chloroprene monomer, classified as a probable carcinogen, which is why modern wetsuits use improved manufacturing.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: No extraction. Fantasy accord. Neoprene off-gassing volatiles include chloroprene monomer.
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| CAS Number | N/A — olfactory accord, not a single substance |
| Botanical Name | N/A — olfactory concept |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | neoprene accord, wetsuit note, rubber accord |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | > 200 hours |
| Appearance | Neoprene/rubber with metallic and aquatic nuances |
In Perfumery
Atmospheric modifier for aquatic-industrial and surf-culture compositions. Built from rubber-like musks, Calone, salt accord, metallic notes.
