316 community ratings

Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)

Name: Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)
Brand: Francesca Bianchi

Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.6/ 10

Community score
316 ratings

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Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and evenings out.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 261 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Benzoin Coconut Iris Rose Pineapple Civet Mimosa Labdanum Immortelle Vanilla Ambergris Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Animal
Creamy

What does Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Rose, iris and mimosa form a floral frame, while pineapple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood soften that sweetness, civet and ambergris bring an animal depth, and immortelle and myrrh add a spicy edge. A synthetic sheen runs through the blend.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. More voters find it feminine than masculine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Gritti Anima and Sarah Baker Perfumes Jungle Jezebel share a close profile.