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Francesca Bianchi · Sold as unisex
Sex and the Sea Neroli
The gentle lapping of waves against the shore as the sun sets and the air fills with a mix of sea salt, fresh flowers, and warm vanilla.
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Sex and the Sea NeroliPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessHappy Diamonds · ChopardMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 20 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Francesca Bianchi, Sex and the Sea Neroli is a Floral fragrance that seamlessly blends natural and synthetic notes to evoke an intriguing mix of warmth and freshness. The opening citrus and coconut notes are bright and inviting, creating a sun-drenched atmosphere before transitioning into a heart of floral and powdery accords that add depth and softness. The base of amber, vanilla, and animalic notes anchors the composition with a sensuous warmth, making it feel intimate yet expansive.
This fragrance blooms slowly on skin, so apply it an hour before you need to wear it. Two sprays are enough — the citrus top notes fade within an hour but leave behind the rich warmth of the base notes for hours.
Fig. 01 — Sex and the Sea Neroli, 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.
The Sex and the Sea line
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Designer Francesca Bianchi
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 19%.