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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 is the sexiest fragrance 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, went to the beach, put on coconut sunscreen, and after a few hours under the sun, sweated, blending the coconut aroma with the cologne; as she passes by your side, she leaves that trail. Undoubtedly madness and my favourite from the women’s range. Now I have a 5ml sample, but I need a full bottle to gift it to my wife. Thanks, Francesca. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 10, Value for money: 9, Versatility: 7, Originality: 10, Overall: 10 (I don’t do calculations, I like it too much). Do I own it? Yes, in my wife’s collection.
Possibly the sexiest women’s fragrance I’ve ever sniffed. Sometimes perfumes conjure images and sensations, and this is one of them. It smells as if a woman applied a floral, headed to the beach, put on coconut sunscreen, and after a few hours in the sun, her sweat blended the coconut scent with the cologne; as she passes you, she leaves that trail in her wake. Undoubtedly madness and my favourite from the women’s range. I currently have a 5ml sample, but I need a full bottle to gift it to my wife. Thanks, Francesca. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 10, Value for money: 9, Versatility: 7, Originality: 10, Overall: 10 (I won’t do the maths, I like it too much). Do I own it? Yes, well, in my wife’s collection.
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother, strutting around in her red leather jacket and fox fur collar, taking her Pomeranian, Lulú, for a walk.
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother, strutting around in her red leather
It smells like the typical wealthy octogenarian grandmother, strutting around in her red leather jacket and fox fur collar, walking her Pomeranian, Lulú.
I ordered samples of F. Bianchi based on YouTuber reviews placing it in the niche Olympus, so I thought: come on, let’s get it. A 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. Fortunately, I didn’t buy the large size: I just received it alongside the regular ‘Sex and the Sea’, ‘Lost in Heaven’, and… nothing like what I expected. First impression: the scent of a sticky, plastic, dark chewy sweet, like burnt rubber from a tyre. After that initial phase, it smells of sweat and tyres in a nursing home where gentlemen eat coconut and neroli by the handful. It’s bizarre, odd, and I dislike it entirely. I see nothing sexy or attractive. If others smell it the same, I’d flee in terror. ‘Lost in Heaven’ does seem more tolerable and friendly. Given the price, I’m still unsure if I’d buy it, though it performs well.
This chart sums it all up for me: Longevity 10, Sillage 10, Value for Money 10, Originality 10, Scent 8, Versatility 1. It is an original perfume of excellent quality but zero versatility. Perhaps suitable for a summer night by the beach; in any other setting, I find it excessively cloying.
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 and 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 one, along with ‘Sex and the Sea’ and ‘Lost in Heaven’, and nothing to do with it. It smells like a hard, plastic chewy, dark, like burnt rubber. Then it turns into sweat and rubber in a geriatric home where they eat coconut and neroli by the handful. It’s bizarre, rare, and I don’t like it. I see nothing sexy. If it smells the same to others, I’ll run. ‘Lost in Heaven’ is indeed more wearable. Whether I’d buy it for the price I’m not sure, but it smells good and lasts.
Ignore the YouTubers; this fragrance is so heavy it becomes unbearable. It smells rancid and invasive, dominated by a synthetic, moth-eaten coconut note. Order a sample, do not buy blindly. It is quite offensive.
Just received the sample and I’m completely baffled. It’s unlike any other scent, sparking curiosity, yet today I’m torn between loving and hating it; I need more chances to decide. At first, I detect the sea, salt, and beach, but it vanishes quickly. Once it dries down, a strong coconut note emerges with a hint of floral freshness that intrigued me, but the dry-down doesn’t convince me: it smells like white chocolate fondue and aldehydes. It’s intensely cloying, akin to devouring a waffle with every conceivable extra. The longevity is a solid 10, bordering on fatigue-inducing. I’ll try it in winter; perhaps my opinion will change.
Don’t follow the YouTubers; this fragrance doesn’t smell like anything they claim. It is totally for winter, very animalic with a tyre-like scent. It lasts five minutes, but if you reapply more than three sprays, it will become overwhelming. Overall, it’s not a pleasant smell. I am one of those misled by the YouTubers and will no longer trust them.
Don’t follow the YouTubers. This fragrance doesn’t smell like anything they say. It’s totally for winter, very animalic and rubbery. It lasts five minutes, then if you reapply a lot (more than 3 sprays) you’ll get overwhelmed. Generally, it’s not a pleasant smell. I am one of the ones deceived by the YouTubers. I will not trust them again.
Of course, it depends on taste, perfumes. I have both the sample and the original, and I prefer the neroli version much more. For me, it’s more bearable, ideal for summer, spring, or daytime. The coconut is there, but without dominating. It has a chewy note that suits me well. It’s quite original. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 8, Sillage: 8, Value for money: 8, Versatility: 7.
Matters of taste, matters of perfume. 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 note, but I enjoy it. It’s quite original. Scent: 8.5. Longevity: 8. Trail: 8. Value for money: 8. Versatility: 7.
I deleted my previous review because my contacts invited me to try it at the beach. I wore 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 air conditioning, it was a mistake. My wife sent me to the shower because it was too greasy and penetrating; I even felt suffocated. The scent turned out incredibly dense and heavy. It doesn’t evoke cocktails and bikinis, but rather an old-fashioned expedition with coconut sunscreen and woods on a wild beach. It’s difficult: I liked it, but it’s not one of my favourites. I suggest intermediate climates; if you like strong perfumes, it might work in summer, though it will probably turn half the pier around asking who put on sunscreen with makeup. 7/10.
I started with scepticism and didn’t like it at all the first time, but today I finished my 5ml decant with a heavy heart because it has hooked me. It doesn’t smell like sunscreen, though it is deep and complex: opening of honey and neroli, followed by a dense blend of neroli, coconut, leather, agarwood, and ambergris. It is animalic, salty, sweet, and dry all at once, unisex, and very intriguing. It’s addictive, warm, and sensual. You have to dose it carefully to avoid suffocating, but with moderation it’s perfect for summer: eternal trail and longevity. Excellent quality, but low versatility. I might buy it again.
I started with doubts and the first spray made me close my eyes, but today I’m finishing my 5ml decant with regret because I’ve already got 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 sunbaked 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 truly caught me. Watch out, it’s potent and needs dosing to avoid suffocating in the heat, but with moderation it’s perfect for summer. Sillage and longevity are eternal. High quality, perhaps I’ll repurchase. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value for money 8/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? Maybe.
I bought this purely because of the YouTuber hype and now I own four from this house: it’s a love-hate relationship. They all share that sweet, amber base with animalic touches. The Neroli is sweet, with honey, vanilla, coconut, and benzoin; it’s unusual, yet not particularly sexy. I wear it fresh at the office, and sometimes it throws amber sparks over the coconut and neroli. Honestly, it hasn’t felt as exceptional as I expected: 7/10.
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 slightly 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 in 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 fragrance didn’t seem as exceptional to me. Scent 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 has bought it, please send me a message and tell me. Merci 🧡
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 the civet animal punch. Strong projection, not beastly, very good longevity; it lasted after several dives in the sea. It could be redundant to have both: the original and the Neroli, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself; 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 will seem overwhelming and unpleasant; I loved it 😉
Just for lovers of oriental perfumes. This fragrance unfolds a dense, resinous amber with a marked animal touch that dominates over soft notes like neroli, coconut, vanilla, or iris. Don’t expect a bronzer scent, beach cocktail, or marine freshness; there’s no trace of sea or beach. Accustomed to clean and 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.
I’m new to niche and was given a decant of this perfume when buying 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, and animal base that honours its reddish-orange colour. Be careful with light 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 advise buying it blindly; that brown beast hidden under the neroli may not please everyone. September 3rd, 2024 edition: after the success with the sample, I bought the bottle, but it’s very different. Reformulation or poor maceration? The colour is more orange than red. In the sample, the animal and neroli went together from the start; here it starts with strong animal and 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?
Interesting how little this fragrance is appreciated by some Anglophone 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 Dandy Man. A medical student asked me what a numerator and denominator were on a statistics exam; I was worried because an 11-year-old knows that. Some nursing students didn’t know the clitoris has a glans. Spelling shines by its absence. This isn’t just internet’s fault, but the quality of current books and art. Influencers and professionals abound who dogmatise without scientific method. The goal isn’t to teach, but to convince. The same happens in perfumery: people with few capabilities convincing 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 opportunity to buy it, don’t take advantage of it.
Fearless sincerity is dangerous; one ends up being more cruel than sincere. Usually, people don’t cry in banks over an opinion, but because they realise someone lacks the tools to overcome experiences and generalises without realising, vulgarising their argument. The inability to say things without prejudice is a flaw in upbringing. Being unpleasant is easy; being agreeable is humpbacked. Sex And The Sea Neroli is neither easy nor cheap; there are products without a smell of old people and urine by the bucketload. The rest of us meet in the ‘bank club’ that explains the twist in their original fragrance.
Very well! I agree. Expressing an opinion on a work is valid. What’s questionable is not the substance but the form. I don’t like Sex and the Sea Neroli either, but it’s enough to say so without comparing it to smells like gym feet. That’s irrelevant and offensive. Attacking the opponent rather than the argument can be immature. It’s great to have an opinion, but taking away from grandmothers and their secretions is unnecessary; there are words to explain without causing annoyance. Comparing their misfortunes to perfumery sounds like baseness. If someone needs those comparisons, that’s understandable, but if not, it’s baseness disguised as freedom of 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 to read the two below 👇… and yet I love reading! Anyway, here’s what I’m here for (as we say in Mexico)… 🇲🇽 It smells odd; I don’t detect the coconut, just a super-vintage, dated scent… as if it had been left out in the elements and the brass cap had oxidised. Not recommended for summer. End.
This fragrance is madness. A super-sensual atomic bomb. On my skin, it smells of neroli, a super-creamy coconut/vanilla blend, with honey and an animalic touch that I adore. What I like 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 doesn’t go away until you shower, and there’s still a trace on the sponge afterwards.
This perfume is absolute madness, a super-sensual atomic bomb. On my skin, it smells of neroli, a creamy blend of coconut and vanilla, honey… and it has an animal touch that I adore. What I love about Francesca is that you can tell her DNA. Of her fragrances, this one alongside Tyger-Tyger are the most sensual and ‘wearable’. I’ve loved it so much. The longevity is beastly; it doesn’t go away until you shower, and even then, a trace remains on the skin.