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Inspiration
Sex and the Sea is Francesca Bianchi’s olfactory interpretation of sun-warmed skin, salty sea air and pure sensuality. The fragrance evokes the image of a hot summer day by the ocean where suntan lotion, warm skin and tropical florals melt together into an intoxicating and almost cinematic scent experience.
The composition revolves around contrasts between sunny softness and animalic depth. Creamy coconut and white florals provide tropical warmth while ambergris, musk and lightly animalic nuances create the sensual tension that defines Francesca Bianchi’s creations.
As with many of her fragrances, Sex and the Sea feels deeply emotional, intense and skin-focused. The fragrance combines vintage sensuality with modern niche perfumery, making it feel both nostalgic and provocative.
Fragrance Family
Solar, animalic, floral, amber
Perfumer
Francesca Bianchi
Fragrance Notes
• Top Notes: Bergamot, Coconut
• Heart Notes: Mimosa, Iris, Rose
• Base Notes: Ambergris, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Civet, Vanilla, Musk
The combination of coconut, warm ambergris and animalic nuances creates a sunny sensual fragrance reminiscent of warm skin by the sea.
What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance
Sex and the Sea is seductive, warm and full of character. The fragrance feels like suntan lotion, salty skin and soft florals blended into an artistic niche composition. Sensual and daring without ever becoming vulgar.
Description
Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Extrait de Parfum opens with a warm blend of bergamot and creamy coconut that immediately creates a sunny tropical atmosphere. The opening feels rich and skin-like, as though sunlight is warming salt-covered skin beside the sea.
At the heart, mimosa, iris and rose add a soft floral elegance that beautifully contrasts with the animalic warmth of the composition. The florals remain creamy and lightly powdery while the fragrance slowly becomes warmer, deeper and more sensual.
The base of ambergris, sandalwood, benzoin, civet, vanilla and musk creates a deep sultry warmth that lingers for hours on the skin. Ambergris and civet especially provide the lightly animalic sensuality that is signature to Francesca Bianchi’s style.
Sex and the Sea feels intimate, warm and provocative while maintaining its refinement. A distinctive niche fragrance for lovers of solar, sensual and artistic perfumes with strong personality.
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Pinapple and coconut !What else is there to say, delicious, salty and slightly animalic, simply breath taking but not for everyone so sample first :D
The best onze I had ever!!!!! Keep it in production.
It's an amazing perfume! It makes me feel very comfortable, like I'm wrapped with something soft and sexy. It's very original, salty, creamy, sensual. It simply makes me feel good every time I wear it.
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