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Sex and the Sea
The moment when twilight meets the ocean, where the air is filled with the scent of warm vanilla and coconut, blending seamlessly into a powdery, animalic embrace.
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Sex and the SeaPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessIsland · Khadlaj PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Sex and the Sea, launched by Francesca Bianchi in 2016, captures the essence of an intimate encounter by the ocean. Created by the perfumer herself, this Oriental Floral fragrance blends rich ambers with powdery notes and a touch of animalic warmth. The composition opens with fruity and coconut accents, giving way to a heart of vanilla and sweet florals before settling into a warm spicy base. This is a scent that evokes both sensuality and the vastness of the sea, making it a distinctive olfactory experience.
Apply two sprays to ensure the rich base notes have time to bloom. This fragrance leans close to skin rather than projecting widely, making it ideal for intimate settings or cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Sex and the Sea, Francesca Bianchi
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Francesca Bianchi
A self-taught cult perfumer in AmsterdamFrancesca Bianchi is an Italian-born perfumer who studied History of Art, specializing in the twentieth century, before working in art book publishing across Florence, Berlin, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.
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The originalSex and the SeaFrancesca Bianchi · Premium · $100–250Khadlaj Perfumes · 2024IslandShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.32 (3,447)42%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022Le Beau Le ParfumShares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.51 (19,390)41%Match
Zara · 2026Coconut Tropic TidesShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 4.05 (107)40%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 27%.