Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2016 Extrait

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Sex and the Sea

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Sex and the Sea is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Francesca Bianchi. Sex and the Sea opens with Mimosa, Pineapple, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Civet, and Labdanum. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Sex and the Sea carries an Acquired verdict, an amber-led wear.

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
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Sex and the Sea Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Amber
100%
Sweet
98%
Powdery
71%
Animalic
65%
Coconut
64%
Vanilla
61%

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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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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.

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