Sexo en el mar

Sex And The Sea

I really wanted to like Sex and the Sea. It started off bright and interesting, but as it developed, the animalic notes became stronger and stronger. Francesca Bianchi herself describes the composition as containing a civet tincture, and whatever is creating that effect is incredibly realistic. It doesn’t just smell musky. It smells like an actual animal. Eventually, it became so funky and overpowering that it started to turn my stomach.

The performance is nuclear. This lasted on me for a full 24 hours, even through a shower. I could still smell it on my skin afterward, and on my clothes it just refused to leave. Of course, it always seems to be the perfumes you don’t love that have this kind of longevity.

I will admit that I oversprayed. I did about six sprays on my clothes and one on each arm, and that was way too much. If you’re curious about this one, start with one spray and see where it takes you.

If you love seriously animalic fragrances, you may appreciate this one, and you definitely won’t have to worry about performance. For me, though, it became far too funky and overwhelming.

No full bottle for me. If I ever try it again, one spray. That’s it.

I expected this to be a lot sweeter than it is but its great layering scent with sweeter scents.

Like you’ve been dried by the Sun after a dip in the sea, mixed with resinous pineapple and coconut. An effortlessly sexy beach scent, it really lives up to its name.

My favorite local niche perfume shop doesn’t carry Francesca Bianchi scents. It’s a tiny space that caters mostly to tourists, so they have to be highly selective about what they stock. Bianchi’s creations are a bit too pricey—and far too sexy—for their typical clientele.

Sex and the Sea is very sexy, and absolutely worth every cent. I’m a sucker for how ambergris blends oceanic depth with a distinctly mammalian funk. Instead of conjuring cold, fresh waters, it delivers something warmer and more intimate—a briny, lived-in scent touched with eros and mortality. Add a whisper of tropical fruit, and the result is pure coastal seduction—like a passionate seaside affair captured in scent.

This is my new fave. It’s soft and sweet and sensual. Fruity from the pineapple but in a chic sophisticated way layered with subtle rose. It’s sunny and romantic and feels like a summer memory Warmed up by the soft sandalwood and vanilla. I was not expecting this but fell instantly in love. Long lasting and perfect sillage.

Sex And The Sea

This is worth every penny unfortunately I feel like it’s more feminine but great sent over all.

I’m glad I sampled this before buying a full sized bottle. I thought it would be light and airy but it’s the exact opposite. It’s heavy and over powering.

Eternal on how long this lasts on me. Strong scent bubble. Very feminine but could be worn by a confident man.