Venezia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sex and the Sea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed 90s powerhouse, Venezia is a complex, opulent fruity-amber scent that inspires fierce loyalty and nostalgia. Modern reformulations might miss the mark, but the vintage original is a rare and beloved masterpiece.
Francesca Bianchi's 'Sex and the Sea' is a polarising beast. Some call it a masterpiece of carnal, tropical bliss, while others recoil from its animalic depth, describing it as everything from 'pickle-flavored rusk' to 'halitosis from a hobo.' This is not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's addictively unique.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 1% |
| Floral | 23% | 15% |
| Fruity | 18% | 14% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 33% | 31% |
| Warm | 14% | 12% |
| Woody | 11% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 17% |
| Fresh | 7% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Venezia's rich oriental depth and strong sillage make it too imposing for most office environments, but it excels in cooler weather for dates, formal events, and intimate casual evenings. Its luxurious character is best suited for special occasions where you want to make a statement.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct animalic-tropical profile make it unsuitable for an office setting. This is a scent for intimate date nights or casual summer evenings where its unique charm can truly shine, but its heavy nature makes it too much for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Sweet, Powdery accords and Civet, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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