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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2019 Extrait

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Sex and the Sea Neroli

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Sex and the Sea Neroli is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Francesca Bianchi. Sex and the Sea Neroli settles into a heart of Immortelle, Bergamot, Petitgrain, and Neroli. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Sex and the Sea Neroli carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

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

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Sweet
83%
Powdery
80%
Animalic
78%
Citrus
74%
Coconut
71%

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 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.