Francesca Bianchi SEX AND THE SEA NEROLI sublime oil

Sex and the Sea Neroli is a 2019 release from luxury niche perfumer Francesca Bianchi, who treats perfumery as "an intellectual process," inspired by "the power of what it means to be human, by the wish to connect with people’s inner life, the desire to spark an emotion in them and make them feel at home in their own bodies, offer solace, or just a quick fix for a bad day." Sex and the Sea Neroli, a Floral fragrance, has a scent profile of amber, sweet, powdery, animalic, citrus, coconut, vanilla, floral, woody, and musky notes.

Bergamot, Petitgrain, Honey, Neroli, Mimosa, Immortelle, Rose, Iris, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Labdanum, Benzoin, Ambergris, Civet, Vanilla

From Francesca Bianchi:

Accords: citrusy, ambery, animalic
Mood: uplifting, modern classic, carnal

Beautiful memories of a fresh breeze at the seaside, while flirting on the salty sand are conjured in this narcotic, almost hypnotic potion. This is a unique, intriguing concoction of sparkling neroli, creamy coconut on a warm, embracing an ambery drydown with animalic facets.

The Making Of Sex and The Sea + Neroli

This perfume came out just for fun: What happens if I get my Sex and The Sea – an extrovert, sexy, warm scent – and combine it with my Neroli reconstitution – a shy, sharp, hypnotic smell?

Mind you, things didn’t happen that easily, I had to calibrate the whole formula to allow Neroli to stay in the same room with Sex and The Sea.

But the result was so hypnotic and sexy, so refreshing and warm, that I decided to produce this little treasure and not just to keep it for my personal use.

I have to admit that I have a soft spot for an anti-snobbish attitude (though probably being unconsciously snobbish myself) therefore the simple idea of creating something as commercial as a “flanker” was exhilarating.

Sex and The Sea Neroli presents – as the original version  – a heart of coconut, the saltiness of the sea, the sweet sweat of a warm skin but this time with a hint of narcotic freshness, which makes the perfume more complex and its evolution more intriguing.

PS: the logo is a drawing of mine, an imaginary union of a Neroli flower and a starfish."

ABOUT THE PERFUMED OIL:

This multi-purpose oil is a non-greasy, smooth, lightweight formulation scented with the same concentrate used in Sex & The Sea Neroli Extrait – only in lower dose.

If you like Sex & The Sea Neroli Extrait but you find it too strong in performance, or not suitable for every occasion, you can use this Sublime Oil, which is an Oil-based Perfume. The scent is much more delicate and intimate, but it will accompany your day until the end!

This can also be used as a luxurious Body Oil. The formulation allows you to spread it easily and absorb it quickly, leaving a lovely velvety touch and a delicious scent all over your body. 

The plant-based carrier oil not only softens your skin but is also suitable for hair and beard, giving a satin-like sheen while nourishing it.  I also use it as a deep conditioning hair night mask.

Sex & The Sea Neroli Sublime Oil has a smoother, more subtle olfactory profile if compared to the corresponding extrait de parfum  – especially for the use of oil as carrier instead of alcohol.  The presence of oil makes it a perfect Fragrance Primer, to booster and enhance any perfume you want to apply on top of it.