Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2016 Edp

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Sex and the Sea

by Francesca Bianchi

Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Sex and the Sea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Francesca Bianchi. The fragrance settles into a heart of Coconut, Civet, Benzoin, and Rose.

Our verdict on Sex and the Sea: Acquired

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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 16%
Fruity 15%
Green 4%
Sweet 31%
Warm 12%
Woody 9%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 17%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best 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.

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About

This one blasts off with a dense, juicy pineapple and creamy coconut that quickly blends into a rich, powdery amber heart. Hints of civet and ambergris give it a unique "human" quality, evoking salty, sun-warmed skin from a day at the beach. Vanilla and benzoin lend a sweet, resinous warmth, while a subtle floral bouquet of iris, rose, and mimosa, plus the intriguing immortelle, adds unexpected elegance and complexity to its tropical, slightly wild character.