Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum vs Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

Sex and the Sea

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Sex and the Sea Neroli

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Sex and the Sea

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Sex and the Sea Neroli

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterful, unique take on a sensual, beachy vibe, a true masterpiece. Others recoil from its animalic depth and declare it an unwearable mess. Definitely not for a blind buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	12%
Floral	15%	20%
Fruity	14%	5%
Green	3%	6%
Sweet	31%	28%
Warm	12%	9%
Woody	9%	11%
Earthy	11%	9%
Animalic	17%	14%
Fresh	8%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sex and the Sea EdP

Sex and the Sea Neroli EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Coconut 11% Ambergris 10% Pineapple 10% Mimosa 8% Immortelle 8% Civet 8% Iris 7% Vanilla 7% Benzoin 6% Myrrh 6% Sandalwood 6% Labdanum 6% Rose 5%

Heart Notes

Neroli 9% Coconut 9% Ambergris 8% Civet 7% Honey 7% Mimosa 6% Vanilla 6% Petitgrain 6% Immortelle 6% Iris 6% Benzoin 6% Sandalwood 5% Labdanum 5% Rose 5% Bergamot 5% Vetiver 5%

Shared Notes

Coconut 10% vs 8%

Ambergris 10% vs 8%

Mimosa 7% vs 6%

Immortelle 7% vs 5%

Civet 7% vs 7%

Iris 7% vs 5%

Vanilla 7% vs 6%

Benzoin 6% vs 5%

Sandalwood 6% vs 5%

Labdanum 5% vs 5%

Rose 5% vs 4%

Only in Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum

Pineapple 10% Myrrh 6%

Only in Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

Neroli 9% Honey 7% Petitgrain 6% Bergamot 5% Vetiver 5%

Accords

Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

98%

Sweet

83%

71%

Powdery

80%

65%

Animalic

78%

Citrus

74%

64%

Coconut

71%

61%

Vanilla

68%

Floral

62%

Musky

61%

Woody

60%

58%

Fruity

58%

Warm Spicy

57%

Tropical

52%

Balsamic

Amber shared

100%

Sweet shared

98%

83%

Powdery shared

71%

80%

Animalic shared

65%

78%

Citrus

74%

Coconut shared

64%

71%

Vanilla shared

61%

68%

Floral

62%

Musky

61%

Woody

60%

Fruity

58%

Warm Spicy

58%

Tropical

57%

Balsamic

52%

Performance

Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

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.

Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong performance, coupled with its intense, animalic-amber profile, make it entirely unsuitable for office wear. However, its 'sexy, grownup summer' and 'sun-soaked post-coital skin' vibe ensures it's perfect for a date, or casual outings where making a statement is desired.