Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea Extrait
Description
Sex-Sea (2022) is the fragrance you'd expect from a perfumer who grew up on Italy's Adriatic coast, a citrus-mint opening that reads like sea spray, a fig-and-myrtle heart tangled in ozonic "sea notes," and a salty, ambergris-patchouli base that's the closest niche perfumery gets to sunscreen and skin. Provocative name aside, it's a genuinely well-built aquatic-fresh scent, not a novelty. The kind of thing that smells expensive even when it's being playful.
Scent Character
- Fresh & Citrus: 40%
- Marine & Aquatic: 20%
- Woody: 20%
- Sweet: 10%
- Floral: 5%
- Spicy: 5%
Translation: a citrus-forward aquatic scent, salt, algae, and ambergris give it a genuine marine character, with patchouli providing woody depth rather than any true oud.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Wormwood, Mint, Yuzu, Citron, Bergamot, Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Pink Pepper
Heart: Fig, Ozonic Notes, Sea Notes, White Flowers, Sardinian Myrtle, Oakmoss, Cedar
Base: Algae, Salt, Ambergris, Patchouli
Performance
Moderate-to-good longevity, typically 5 to 7 hours, with moderate, noticeable sillage.
Best Occasions & Season
Daytime and warm-weather wear, casual through evening. Best in spring and summer.
Concentration & Provenance
Extrait de Parfum, composed at roughly 40% fragrance oil concentration in keeping with the house's signature intensity. Created by perfumer-founder Lorenzo Pazzaglia for his eponymous house, Lorenzo Pazzaglia Profumi: founded in 2021 in Cagli, in Italy's Marche region. Launched in 2022.
Try Before You Commit
Sample first at $6.99 for 1 mL, $29.99 for 5 mL, or $59.99 for 10 mL, before deciding on the full 1.7 oz bottle.
100% Authentic
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FAQ
Is Sex Sea a true aquatic fragrance?
Yes. Salt, algae, and ozonic sea notes give it a genuine marine character, layered over a citrus-mint opening.
Does Sex Sea contain real oud?
No. Its woody depth comes from patchouli and oakmoss, not agarwood.
Is Sex Sea unisex?
Yes. It's formulated and marketed for women and men alike.
Does Venba sell authentic Lorenzo Pazzaglia?
Yes. Every bottle is 100% authentic.