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Sex and the Sea Neroli
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Sex and the Sea Neroli by Francesca Bianchi is a floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition features the nose of Francesca Bianchi.
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- Positivo 69%
- Negativo 18%
- Neutral 13%
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I think it’s the sexiest perfume I’ve ever smelled. Sometimes perfumes create images and sensations, and this is one of them. It smells as if a woman applied a floral scent, went to the beach, put on coconut sunscreen, and after a few hours under the sun, sweated, mixing the coconut aroma with the cologne; as she passes by, she leaves that trail. Undoubtedly a crazy one and my favorite from the women’s line. Now I have a 5 ml sample, but I need a full bottle to gift it to my wife. Thanks, Francesca. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 10, Value: 9, Versatility: 7, Uniqueness: 10, Overall: 10 (I don’t do the math, I just love it too much). Do I own it? Yes, in my wife’s collection.
This is possibly the sexiest women’s perfume I’ve ever smelled. Sometimes perfumes evoke images and sensations, and this is one of them. It smells as if a woman applied a floral scent, headed to the beach, put on coconut sunscreen, and after a few hours in the sun, sweat mixed the coconut aroma with the cologne; as she passes by, she leaves that trail in her wake. Undoubtedly a wild one and my favorite from the women’s line. I currently have a 5 ml sample, but I need a full bottle to gift it to my wife. Thanks, Francesca. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 10, Value: 9, Versatility: 7, Uniqueness: 10, Overall: 10 (I don’t even do the math, I just love it too much). Do I own it? Yes, well, in my wife’s collection.
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother who walks her Pomeranian, Lulú, wearing a red leather jacket and a fox fur collar.
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother who wears a red leather
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother walking her Pomeranian Lulú in a red leather jacket and fox collar.
I thought the YouTubers’ reviews were true, so I ordered samples. Mistake, as almost always. Perfumery is personal, but I expected something for winter: sweet creamy coconut, sea breeze, salt, sun, and summer memories. I pictured myself divine in a white dress on the beach. Luckily I didn’t buy the large size, because today I received the small bottle, along with ‘Sex and the Sea’ and ‘Lost in Heaven’, and nothing compares. It smells like a crinkly, plastic taffy, dark, like burnt rubber. Then it turns into sweat and burnt rubber in a nursing home where they eat coconut and neroli in huge chunks. It’s bizarre, rare, and I don’t like it. I don’t see anything sexy. If others smell it the same way, I’d run. ‘Lost in Heaven’ is more wearable. Whether I’d buy it for the price I’m not sure, but it smells good and lasts.
This chart sums it all up for me: Longevity 10, Sillage 10, Value/Quality 10, Originality 10, Scent 8, Versatility 1. It’s an original perfume of excellent quality but zero versatility. Maybe for a summer night at the beach; in any other scenario, I find it very cloying.
I ordered samples of F. Bianchi because YouTubers put it on a pedestal as niche, so I thought: come on, let’s get it. Mistake, as almost always. Perfumery is personal, but what did I expect? A dose of sweet, creamy coconut with a sea breeze, salt, and sun, to look divine on the shore. Glad I didn’t buy the large size: I just received it along with the regular ‘Sex and the Sea’, ‘Lost in Heaven’, and… nothing like what I expected. First impression: smell of hard, plastic, dark gum, like burnt rubber tires. After that phase, it smells like sweat and tires in a nursing home where the gentlemen eat coconut and neroli by the handful. It’s bizarre, rare, and I don’t like it at all. I don’t see anything sexy or attractive. If it smells the same to others, I’m running away scared. ‘Lost in Heaven’ seems more wearable and friendly. For the price, I still don’t know if I’d buy it, but it has good performance.
Don’t listen to the YouTubers; it’s such a heavy fragrance that it becomes unbearable. It smells rancid and invasive, with a main note of stale synthetic coconut. Get a sample, don’t buy it blindly. It’s quite offensive.
I just received the sample and I’m disoriented. It’s different from any other scent and sparks curiosity, but today I don’t know if I like it or hate it; I need more opportunities. At first, I notice the sea, salt, and beach, but it disappears quickly. As it dries, intense coconut appears with a floral freshness that intrigued me, but the dry-down doesn’t convince me: it smells like white chocolate fondue and aldehydes. Very intense and cloying, like eating a waffle with all the extras. Longevity is a 10, to the point of fatigue. I’ll try it in winter; maybe my opinion will change.
Don’t follow the YouTubers; this fragrance doesn’t smell like anything they say it does. It’s totally a winter scent, very animalic with a tire smell. It lasts five minutes, but if you reapply more than three sprays, it becomes overwhelming. Overall, it’s not a pleasant smell. I was one of the people fooled by the YouTubers and won’t trust them again.
Don’t follow the YouTubers. This fragrance doesn’t smell like anything they say. It’s totally a winter scent, very animalic and like burnt rubber. It lasts 5 minutes, then if you reapply a lot (more than 3 sprays), you’ll get overwhelmed. Overall, it’s not a pleasant smell. I’m one of the ones tricked by the YouTubers. I won’t trust them again.
It depends on taste, perfumes. I have samples of both versions and prefer the Neroli one: it’s easier to wear in summer, spring, or daytime. The coconut is there, and I like it as long as it’s not too prominent. It has a slight chutney vibe, but I enjoy it. It’s quite original. Scent: 8.5. Longevity: 8. Sillage: 8. Value/Quality: 8. Versatility: 7.
Of course, it depends on taste when it comes to perfumes. I have both the sample and the original, and I prefer the neroli version much more. For me, it’s more wearable, ideal for summer, spring, or daytime. The coconut is there, but it doesn’t dominate. It has a chewy note that suits me. It’s quite original. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 8, Sillage: 8, Value: 8, Versatility: 7.
I deleted my previous review because friends invited me to try it at the beach. I tested it in May (mild weather, party) and survived two showers; my wife and son said it smelled good, like sunscreen with a Sanborns-style cologne (8/10). But in September, with the heat, humidity, and no AC, it was a mistake. My wife sent me to shower because it was too oily and penetrating; I even felt suffocated. The scent turned out incredibly dense and heavy. It doesn’t evoke cocktails and bikinis, but rather an ancient expedition with coconut sunscreen and woods on a wild beach. It’s tough: I liked it, but it’s not one of my favorites. I suggest intermediate climates; if you like strong perfumes, it might work in summer, though it probably makes half the boardwalk ask who put on sunscreen with makeup. 7/10.
I started with skepticism and hated it the first time, but today I finished my 5ml decant with regret because it hooked me. It doesn’t smell like sunscreen, though it’s deep and complex: opening of honey and neroli, followed by a dense mix of neroli, coconut, leather, agarwood, and ambergris. It’s animalic, salty, sweet, and dry all at once—unisex and very intriguing. It’s addictive, warm, and sensual. You have to dose it carefully so you don’t suffocate yourself, but with moderation, it’s perfect for summer: eternal sillage and longevity. Excellent quality, but low versatility. Might repurchase.
I started with doubts, and the first spray made me close my eyes, but today I’m finishing my 5 ml decant with regret because I’ve already hooked. Sex and the Sea Neroli is pure Francesca Bianchi, which means it’s not a blind buy. For me, it doesn’t smell like sunscreen, but rather a complex potion: an opening of honey and neroli that evolves into a dense blend of coconut, leather, algae, and ambergris. It’s very animalic, with that salty touch evoking tanned skin after a sea bath, sweet and dry at the same time. It’s unisex, addictive, and full of warmth. Unlike the original version, this one has really caught me. Watch out, it’s potent and you need to dose it to avoid suffocating in the heat, but with moderation it’s perfect for summer. Sillage and longevity are eternal. High quality, maybe I’ll repurchase. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value 8/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? Maybe.
I bought my first FB fragrance due to the YouTubers’ hype, and since I already own four from this house, I have a love-hate relationship with them; they all share that somewhat sweet and amber base with an animalic touch. The Sex and the Sea Neroli seems sweet to me, with long-lasting notes of honey, vanilla, coconut, and benzoin. It’s not a common scent, but I don’t find it sexy or sensual. I use it at the office in cool weather, and its projection is erratic, highlighting an amber over the coconut and neroli. Honestly, I had higher expectations, and this perfume didn’t seem as exceptional to me. Scent 7/10.
I bought this because of YouTuber hype and now I own four scents from this house: it’s a love-hate relationship. They all share that sweet, amber base with animalic touches. Neroli is sweet with honey, vanilla, coconut, and benzoin; it’s uncommon, but not sexy to me. I wear it fresh at the office, and sometimes it gives amber flashes over the coconut and neroli. Honestly, it hasn’t felt as exceptional as I expected: 7/10.
It’s proving difficult for me to choose between the perfume and the oil; I don’t know why it feels like the oil must be masterful on the skin or hair. If anyone bought it, please message me and tell me. Merci 🧡
Just for lovers of oriental perfumes. This fragrance unfolds a dense, resinous amber with a marked animalic touch that dominates over softer notes like neroli, coconut, vanilla, or iris. Don’t expect a sunscreen scent, a beach cocktail, or marine freshness; there’s no trace of sea or beach. Accustomed to clean, citrusy notes that highlight the neroli, this olfactory family feels heavy to me, especially in hot climates. It’s a personal appreciation, but those seeking lightness should look elsewhere.
Well, I ended up buying the Neroli version too. I tested it on the beach at 32 degrees; the only relevant difference was the opening with the neroli note; the development is almost identical to the original: lots of pineapple, coconut, and that civet animalic punch. Strong projection, not beastly, very good longevity; it lasted after several dives in the sea. It might be redundant to have both: the original and the Neroli, but I don’t want to jump the gun; I’ll keep testing it in the city. I find it all-terrain if you want to stand out; for those used to commercial scents, it might seem overwhelming and unpleasant, but I loved it 😉
I’m new to niche perfumes and was given a decant of this when I bought another. I ended up liking the sample more than the purchased product. I can’t describe it well; it’s very different from everything I’ve tried. It’s addictive; I can’t stop smelling it. The neroli is noticeable, masking almost everything, with a powerful, earthy, animalic base that honors its reddish-orange color. Be careful with light-colored clothes; it stains. Longevity and sillage are infinite. I don’t see it for hot days; it can suffocate in enclosed spaces. Ideal for cool summer nights outdoors. Sensual and addictive, I’ll buy it. But I don’t recommend buying it blind; that brown beast hiding under the neroli might not please everyone. September 3, 2024 Update: after the success with the sample, I bought the bottle, but it’s very different. Reformulation or poor maceration? The color is more orange than red. In the sample, the animalic and neroli notes were present from the start; here, it starts with a strong animalic note, then the neroli arrives. The dry-down also changed: before it was sweet until the end, now it’s a heavy powdery finish. Has this happened to anyone else?
It’s interesting how little this fragrance is appreciated by some English-speaking reviewers. I’ve read unfortunate and unpleasant tones, even in Spanish, referencing Kouros, Ted Lapidus, Chanel Nº5, Aromatic Elixir, Bijan Men, Tresor, and even the hated Varón Dandy. A medical student once asked me what a numerator and denominator were on a statistics exam; I got worried because an 11-year-old knows that. Some nursing students didn’t know the clitoris has a glans. Spelling is non-existent. This isn’t just the fault of the internet, but of the quality of current books and art. Influencers and professionals abound who dogmatize without scientific method. The goal isn’t to teach, but to convince. It’s the same in perfumery: people with limited capabilities trying to convince others to buy products. Sex And Sea Neroli can be strong or challenging, but it’s not bad. I admit I’m not a fan of coconut, pineapple, and honey, but it’s very well made. It’s absurd to insult it without real arguments. If you like it, understand those who don’t, with respect.
If you have the chance to buy it, don’t waste it.
Ruthless honesty is dangerous; you end up being more cruel than sincere. Usually, people don’t cry in banks over an opinion, but because they realize someone lacks the tools to process experiences and generalizes without realizing it, vulgarizing their argument. The inability to say things without prejudice is a flaw in upbringing. Being unpleasant is easy; being likable is hard. Sex And The Sea Neroli isn’t easy or cheap; there are plenty of products that smell like old people and urine. The rest of us meet in the ‘bank club’ to explain the twist in their original fragrance.
Great! I agree. Expressing an opinion on a work is valid. The questionable part isn’t the substance, but the delivery. I don’t like Sex and the Sea Neroli either, but it’s enough to say so without comparing it to smells like feet in the gym. That’s irrelevant and offensive. Attacking the opponent instead of the argument can be immature. It’s great to have an opinion, but taking away from grandparents and their secretions is unnecessary; there are words to explain things without causing offense. Comparing their misfortunes to perfumery sounds petty. If someone needs those comparisons, I get it, but if not, it’s pettiness disguised as free speech that says a lot about the person.
I’ll just say this (and I know you thought it too… yes, you 🫵), dear Fragrantica reader: how lazy are the two reviews below 👇… and yet, I love reading! Anyway, here’s the deal (as we say in Mexico)… 🇲🇽 It smells weird; I don’t detect any coconut, just a super vintage, outdated scent, like it’s been left out in the elements and the brass cap has oxidized. Not recommended for summer. End of story.
This perfume is absolutely wild, a super-sensual atomic bomb. On my skin, it smells like neroli, a creamy blend of coconut and vanilla, honey… and it has an animalic touch that I love. What I adore about Francesca is that you can feel her DNA. Among her fragrances, this one and Tyger-Tyger are the most sensual and ‘wearable.’ I’ve loved it so much. The longevity is beastly; it lasts until you shower, and even then, a tiny bit lingers on the skin.
This perfume is crazy. A super sensual atomic bomb. On my skin, it smells like neroli, a super creamy coconut/vanilla blend, with honey and an animalic touch that I adore. What I love about Francesca is that it has that unmistakable DNA. This one, along with Tyger-Tyger, are the most sensual and animalic scents from the brand, yet wearable. I loved it. The longevity is beastly; it lasts until you shower, and even after drying off with a sponge, there’s still a trace left.