Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Neroli Extrait
Description
Sex and The Sea Neroli is a sun-warmed neroli extrait with honey and coconut over ambergris and vanilla. Created by perfumer Francesca Bianchi. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, honey and neroli, moves into mimosa, coconut, immortelle, rose and iris, and dries down to sandalwood, vetiver, labdanum, benzoin, ambergris, civet and vanilla.
Scent Character
- Floral — 32%
- Sweet — 26%
- Woody — 12%
- Spicy — 12%
- Fresh — 12%
- Rich Ambers — 6%
Translation: a warm, honeyed neroli with a salty-skin feel and a soft amber-vanilla finish.
Fragrance Pyramid
- Top: Bergamot, Petitgrain, Honey, Neroli
- Heart: Mimosa, Coconut, Immortelle, Rose, Iris
- Base: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Labdanum, Benzoin, Ambergris, Civet, Vanilla
Performance
Longevity: Long, an estimated 8 to 12 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate to strong.
Projection: Noticeable at arm's length early on, then close and warm on skin.
Best Occasions & Season
Season: Best in spring, fall and winter.
Occasion: Date nights, nights out and special occasions.
Wear: Unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi
House: Francesca Bianchi
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Offered as a 3.4 oz / 100 ml retail bottle at $169.99. Every bottle is the authentic fragrance.
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FAQ
What does Sex and The Sea Neroli smell like?
Neroli and honey at the start, a creamy heart of mimosa, coconut and rose, and a warm base of sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla.
How long does it last?
As an extrait, expect roughly 8 to 12 hours on skin, depending on skin type and weather.
Is it a fresh citrus neroli?
No. The neroli is warm and honeyed, softened by coconut and vanilla rather than bright and sharp.
What is the concentration?
Extrait de Parfum.
Does it contain oud?
No. The depth comes from sandalwood, labdanum, ambergris and vanilla.