Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2019 Edp

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Sex and the Sea Neroli

by Francesca Bianchi

Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Sex and the Sea Neroli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Francesca Bianchi. The fragrance settles into a heart of Mimosa, Sandalwood, Petitgrain, and Iris.

Our verdict on Sex and the Sea Neroli: Acquired

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.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Warm
Sex and the Sea Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 20%
Fruity 6%
Green 7%
Sweet 28%
Warm 9%
Woody 11%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Sweet
83%
Powdery
80%
Animalic
78%
Citrus
74%

Notes

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%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

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About

Sex and the Sea Neroli opens with a vibrant, bitter-fresh neroli, quickly melding into a creamy, almost buttery heart of mimosa and coconut. Beneath this tropical haze, a rich, powdery ambergris and civet note emerges, adding a complex, animalic warmth. The dry down settles into a sweet, balsamic vanilla and sandalwood, with whispers of honey and iris lingering on the skin.

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