Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea: released in 2016, amber, sweet and powdery, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea dupe we found is BORNTOSTANDOUT® Fig Porn — 77% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BORNTOSTANDOUT® Fig Porn | 77% | about $135 (−27%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Comme des Garcons ERL Sunscreen | 77% | about $155 (−16%) | 4h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Abraaj Enclosure | 84% | about $40 (−78%) | 5h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Reham Vanilla Mood | 80% | about $30* (−84%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Seven Gates AI Fragment | 74% | about $120 (−35%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar sun-drenched, fruity, and slightly provocative character that evokes the tropical-animalic vibe of Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea.
It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 717 community ratings.
Evokes the beachy, coconut-infused warmth of the reference, focusing on the sun-warmed skin impression rather than the heavier animalic notes.
It shares its coconut, sweet and powdery accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 219 community ratings.
Captures the dense, resinous, and animalic warmth found in Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, offering a similarly complex and sultry experience.
It shares its amber and warm spicy accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 28 community ratings.
Leans into the sweet, powdery, and vanilla-forward facets of the reference, providing a softer and more approachable take on the original profile.
It shares its amber, vanilla and powdery accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 54 community ratings.
Presents a modern, abstract interpretation of the amber and powdery accords that define the core of Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and powdery accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 39 community ratings.
PARIS CORNER Reham Vanilla Mood, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea.
Seven Gates AI Fragment, at about 6h on skin, against about 8h for Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea.
Fragrance World Abraaj Enclosure, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea itself sells from $104.99 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — BORNTOSTANDOUT® Fig Porn saves you about $75 a year against Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Seven Gates AI Fragment comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.