Falling Into The Sea

Criminally underrated summer fragrance. I don't think it's too feminine or too flowery. Nor do I pick out a "dill pickle" scent that some people describe, but I think I know what you're saying. I can usually detect a dill note in Le Labo Santal 33 and also Old Spice Wilderness with Lavender deodorant. Beats me. I always assumed it was lavender oil reacting with another chemical (Aluminum compounds, acid from citrus, acid in sweat, etc.) But when I researched it a little bit, Santal 33 doesn't have lavender. I read all kinds of online theories about what causes the pickle note, from sandalwood oil to a violet-flower-derived aromachemical. That's interesting, because Santal 33 does have a violet note and Falling Into the Sea has "exotic flower notes". (Shrug) Any perfumer or wisened chemist want to inform us or wager a guess? Did the dill pickle people get an old (oxidized?) sample? (Double shrug) This for me, this was heads and shoulders above the rest of all the Imaginary Authors samples I tried. It has something that gives is a little "sparkle" and "pop" that fragrances like Chanel Allure Homme Eau Extreme and Roja Dove Elysium have above other average citrus freshies. Maybe it's the lychee and the weird "hot sand" accord and also maybe something else I can't put my finger on. The price is silly though. I can't see paying $105 for 50mL, especially if the longevity is not there. I mean, IS Dom Perignon good? Yes, absolutely. Is it "$75 per bottle good"? Ahh....NO. I once received an email from IA with something like a 10% off sale. ...Wow. Thanks. That brought the price down to $94.50 for 50mL before tax. I don't even remember if there was free shipping or not. Anyway, I keep hoping somebody will hate it and put it on eBay to recoup at least some of their money. Just hopefully it wasn't stored in a hot garage, because maybe that bottle will smell like dill pickles.

The name made me think it would be deeply oceanic, but Falling Into The Sea is heavy florals, lasting bergamot/grapefruit, and the distinct smell of hot sand(!!). However, sand is hotter further from the water, so with this fragrance there's really no danger of falling into the sea... burning your feet maybe, choking on florals perhaps... The shy aquatic element hints at beach air, rather than open ocean air. For me it's overshadowed by a super juicy, ripe fruitiness that weaves throughout the life of the scent. I think it's divine, addictive, and holds the whole thing together, although I do enjoy the sand, florals, and citruses individually. I really can pick out bergamot vs grapefruit - a testament to the quality, that they doesn't muddle together like a lot of other multi-citrus frags do for me. The citruses last a few hours, longer than usual on me. I agree with other reviewers: this would make a great room spray. It smells like a really nice, well-appointed vacation rental. Not candle-like in my opinion. The florals and warmth of the sand make it a nice clean laundry-type scent. I also get lemon verbena, which can lend a cleaning-solution vibe, but for me it's nostalgic. Even if all of that sounds good to you, sample before buying. I love FITS but I also get how it's polarizing because, like most IA creations I've tried, it Goes Hard. It's not delicate. It's a hammer, not a scalpel. And like some other IA fragrances, it feels like it doesn't deliver on what the name promised. Edit: I'm doing laundry and all the shirts I was wearing while sampling FITS during the week smell like fresh dill. No flowers or fruit. Interesting how that's what sticks around!

This and Sundrunk are the two different types of beach vacations that I have had in my opinion. Falling Into the Sea is the clean, and beachy family vacation that I used to go on as a kid. The opening smelling of citrus and a hint of nice sun tanning lotion. This is uplifting and airy, just the kind of scent that puts a smile on your face. This is a perfectly unisex fragrance in my opinion as its combination of bright and sparkly citrus' and this earthy sand really give it this beach vacation feeling. I have a 10 mL of this as will spray this upon myself summer mornings to really give myself that uplifting boost that I want to go through the day. It's citrus-y, juicy sweet, and the tiniest bit of white and yellow florals, and it's a perfect addition to any avid blue/fresh scent collection. I really wish they made a candle of this also because this is the type of fragrance that I want all of my linens and cloths smelling like it in the summer. I can see why this would be offputting for some people, as the combination of citrus and florals can come off more as a room fragrance rather than a perfume. In my opinion though they aren't mutually exclusive, and I would love to smell like this. If anything, this just shows how great this scent is that I would want everything to smell like it. The only problem that I have with this scent is the sparkly/mouth watering juicyness of the citrus dies down within an hour or so on my skin. Though my sister has worn this and that strong citrus blast lasts for multiple hours on her.

I'm so shocked that I love this&its very wearable *the story of this scent doesn't lie,it's the first salty scent I have ever tried&the first sea style fragrance I absolutely 💙 freaking love!!! Starts out salty sugarered citrus&the beach ,sea air salty with florals&happy sunshine in the best way possible,it's going to be my everyday spring summer scent I'll wear everday!!! The longevity is top notch &decent throw,never thought I'd love a salty 🧂 🌊 sea slightly floral freshie ,hintley sweet fragrance....1st time for me,I'll be trying other fragrance with this profile,I doubt they will top this,it really is fresh sea salty citrus style and very uplifting*happy,spring& summer ☀️ scent,perfectly unisex. It really smells like 2 lovers running thru citrus trees in the warm sunshine with cloudy overcast by the sea,by citrus 🌳 citrus trees&the wind is blowing with salty fresh air&she falls in& he dives in after her&now her pretty hair is drying with florals in it, in the most smooth way refreshing yet warm?&calm& alive, fresh scent after dry down&they dry off on the cliffs,really unique!!! Then again I'm not the biggest fan of main stream designer scents out there,so THATS why I like& love this!!! Imaginary Authors thank you!!!! Finally a citrus sea 🌊 salty scent that's beautiful &wearable ,wow•♡•

This one surprised me a little. At first spray, it's aquatic, fresh, fruity, floral and slightly soapy. It really reminded me of all the 'beach' scented/themed hand soaps you break out in the summertime. The citrus notes are balanced beautifully with the tropical blossoms, and the sand provides a sort of warm, mineral grit in the background. I think the way that all of these blend gives it that fresh and soapy quality. But what surprised me was how marine it smelled despite not having any notes specifically to that effect. The notes in this create that marine accord somehow without the heavy, salty aspect. It's very aquatic and undeniably beachy. It remains this way for most of the wear—aquatic, fresh, fruity, floral and soap-like—without undergoing much of an evolution. It becomes slightly less fruity and more floral throughout the wear, particularly the latter half, and also a bit soapier throughout the first half. This lasted for about ten hours on my skin, though it had faded much closer to the skin by that point. Overall, I loved this perfume. I'm not usually a fan of scents with a soapy quality but this one was great. Fun and nostalgic, warm and bright—it's the perfect summertime fragrance.

The citrus and the sand is so photorealistic oh my goodness! It's like enjoying limoncello on the beach, a sweet citrus sorbet in the desert, your toes deep in the hot, silty sand, and as the shore rises to tickle your toes, lemon rinds reveal themselves from the wave. I typically shy away from citrus scents, they come off more as a freshener, but I should have known IA would be able to do it justice without smelling like Lysol or Fabulosa. In the dry down, a soft floral note is revealed, shifting to a bright, sour, yet smooth floral. This scent sits so perfectly on my skin, I smell like a siren bathed in citrus cream, topped with lemon zest. Picture this; you are falling to the bottom of a river filled with lemon tea, you slowly sink down, passing trout made from globs of lemon curd, seaweed from rinds of grapefruit. As you finish your descent, your body hits the silty ground, stirring up fallen petals from above. End scene. I also believe this scent could be used year round, even though it has notes typically reminiscent of Summer, something about this one melds well with colder days and nights. Another full size bottle I will have to snag from IA. 9.5/10.

Me, 1 minute ago: What in the reese's peanut butter fuck is 'hot sand accord'? Okay, whatever you say Imaginary Authors... Me, in the present: You fool. You imbecile. You absolute dim-witted fuck. Here's your dunce hat. A crown to signal the queen of all idiots everywhere! - Alright, with my attempt at some humour out of the way, I'm sure you can tell by now that I fucking love this stuff. I'm MASSIVELY impressed by two things: 1) this really does have a Hot Sand Accord. What the fuck? and 2) how they managed to PERFECTLY encapsulate the scent of a beach without relying on coconut or any of the other usual offenders to try and mimic the smell of sunscreen. That's still present here, but faintly. With it you get the sand, salt water and tropical fruits all in equal measure. I'm just bummed I only now discovered this. Sure, I ascribe to the 'I wear all my fragrances all year round' philosophy, so nothing's stopping me from wearing it, I'm just sad I have to wait almost a full calendar year to enjoy it at its best! Can't wait to make this my staple scent next summer.

This smells like sweet sunshine. It is what TF's Soliel Brulant was trying to achieve. Citrus, sand, sweetness, summer heat... just summer goodness. Fresh hot sand, citrus and like orange blossom, sweetness and mixed flowers... I think this will finally be my FBW summer fragrance. I love that it doesn't have coconut or any 'sunscreen' vibes - its a distillation of all the great things of a hot summer day. I think this should have been named Sundrunk and IA should have named the other one something like Fizzy Orange Soda. So many bergamot fragrances are adding salt and 'marine' vibes- I love that this doesn't. I can't stop smelling my skin. Buying! ETA: Bought the full bottle- in love. I think I finally remember what it smells like to me- the fruity sweetness is vaguely reminiscent of Juicy Fruit gum. I loved that when I was a child- I don't know if its the litchi combined with the citrus or what, but there it is. And I LOVE it!

No. 23 FITS served as my introduction to the IA brand. Having now smelled nearly every IA fragrance, FITS remains my favorite. This fragrance reminds me of a crisp summer day beach walk. The outfit of choice is clean, loose fitting, linen clothing. Just west of this beach is a lemon orchard whose aromas are carried by a warm breeze. As you walk along the sand, you can truly smell it beneath your feet. Super juicy grapefruit. FITS silage is moderate, and sometimes I wish it would scream just a little bit when I’m baking in the sun. One thing I do find lacking in FITS is depth. Although a wonderful fragrance, I’ve never found it to truly “fill” my nose. It’s so soft and clean, with nothing grounding it that it almost exists as a whaft of fragrance rather than the juice itself. Although I believe FITS to be unisex, some men will find this too feminine and light.

A lot of summer-centered fragrances like to slap you in the face with citrus. They scream "Lemon!" and then walk away, leaving you wondering where they went. This is unique in that it's not a slap, it's an embrace, and it doesn't saunter off into obscurity. I have suddenly fabulous luck as I have not one but two really nice citrus fragrances in the span of a few days (thank you, Christmas gifts). With this and Santalum Slivers by Kerosene, I don't need another summer citrus fragrance for the rest of my life. There are no water notes (in either of these fragrances), but it's not a missing element. If you really want that ocean tone, you could spray Salt by Scent Trunk or Atlas by Lattafa for that hit of salt. I sprayed this 4 hours ago and so far, it's still on my skin, and absolutely still on my clothes. I bet my jacket will still smell like this tomorrow.

this somewhat spring and summer, i wore this fragrance so much that i killed over half of my 50 ml. i absolutely adore falling into the sea. it ticks all boxes id want in a summer scent; heavy on the citrus, heavy on the sand, and heavy on the florals that all make me reminisce about vacation on the beach. the bite of lemon and cold air in this perfume really appeals to me personally, though it is a bit basic when you consider what the fragrance is outside of those 2 qualities. despite that, i find it unique in its own way; i cant help but remember biking around a coastal town with friends on a windy day, being hit with the crisp cold sea air, and that nostalgia keeps me craving it. maybe wearing it on all of my fun beach vacations in the past few years has made me impartial to its flaws, but im perfectly fine with that.

Falling Into the Sea is hands-down one of the most uplifting, addictive scents I’ve ever experienced. From the very first spray, you’re hit with an explosion of sun-drenched lemon and grapefruit so juicy and bright it almost sparkles. It’s like bottling the exact moment when your plane lands at a tropical paradise and you step into the sun for the first time. There’s a soft salty breeze and warm mineral undertone that wraps the citrus in this beautiful, beachy hug. It somehow captures carefree happiness, like golden sand between your toes and the laughter of summer in the air. This isn’t just a perfume—it’s a mood enhancer. I feel instantly lighter, happier, and just...better every time I wear it. Imaginary Authors nailed it with this one. If sunshine had a smell, this would be it. I’ll never be without a bottle.

I was ready for something to wear this summer and this hit the target. It is sharp citrus up front. I get no sweetness but there is definitely a fruit element from the lychee. As that sharpness diminishes you get salt and softness. But not softness as in powder. Softness like sitting with your feet in warm sand on a sunny beach. I see some complaints about it not being aquatic or marine enough but they've never claimed it as such. This is beach. Sandy, sunny beach. I thought I might be crazy, but to my shock and amazement the person below me agrees that this layers well with Cobra and the Canary. I assume it's because of the lemon note in the latter. You could wear this in the morning/afternoon and reapply with a little bit of Cobra and the Canary for a leathery edge when you go out for dinner.

Don't think I'm going to say anything new here, but this is straight up a day at the beach in a bottle. I evokes the exact smell your skin has after a hot day spent swimming in salty water and you just went back to reapply sunscreen on your sandy arms. I get where some others are coming from on the cleaning supply adjacent citrus notes, but the lychee cuts through all of that to me. I think Falling Into The Sea is very good at transporting you to the middle of summer. It's very unique compared to other warm weather scents that rely heavily on common notes like marine, soapy clean, or mineral. I do wish the longevity was better, but hey, I'm only using this a few times a year in the summer anyways. It's for special occasions, that being a day spent at the beach with people you love. Enjoy it!

It smells bright and happy, sweet and vibrant. I have been avoiding lemon for some reason (bad experience with a lemon liquor I think) but this is lovely. The sweet lemon and bergamot come forward first. It has a hint of sunscreen, and reminds me of some of the Hollister body washes (in a good way). The lychee comes out as it starts to dry. The sillage is pretty fair, and sticks around for a few hours. It has beach, sunny vibes and it definitely gives "warm sand". It reminds me of driving to the beach with my friends in high school, with the windows down and music loud. I get images of the girls in the car, with salty hair mixed with shampoo and detangler, warm skin and hours old sunscreen. I would definitely buy the bottle, and happily add this to my "beach scents" collection.

I had sampled this perfume years ago, and I thought about it constantly until I finally splurged and bought a bottle! to me, this scent is straight sunshine. it starts out with such a pure, bright, lemon scent that I just love. then it turns slightly more fruity with the lychee and grapefruit, but never becomes too sweet. after a couple hours is my favorite part. it turns into this lovely smell that reminds me of sandy, salty, sunscreen-y skin. like the walk back to the car after going to the beach. like the aftertaste of fresh lemonade. it reminds me of my trips to california and makes me yearn to go back. unfortunately I do feel like this fragrance is really weak, and I have to reapply it practically several times a day. despite that, I'm still a fan of this scent :)

Received a sample of this with FB purchase of Fox in the Flowerbed. OK here's the scenario... A visit to the beach. I don my best beachy boho threads along with a generous spritz of my nicest summery fruity floral perfume. I slop on a little sunscreen, I skip through the waves, I walk the shoreline, I sit for a while on the warm sand enjoying the cool ocean breeze. What I smell at the end of my visit is a sweet, salty body scent that's oh so gorgeous and I just want to keep sniffing...... the warmth, the salt and the hint of sweetness. It doesn't project into next week. It's subtle - more for the wearer than the audience but I find it intoxicating. I think I love Falling into the Sea. I still have a little of the sample left. Will probably buy a FB.

I almost thought this would be too feminine at first but once it settled it was fine. Maybe borderline unisex but I wasn’t uncomfortable wearing it. I tried it on a cloudy day to invoke happy sunshine as the website suggests. It did just that. Brightened the mood. It smells clean and classic but still modern and unique. I did not get anything off putting as other reviewers state. The initial hit was all citrus then the lychee and tropical flowers (frangipani I think? Tuberose? Idk) were the main notes throughout the wear. The citrus was detectable for a long while and didn’t fade quickly like most. I didn’t really get the sand thing but it definitely had a beachy vibe. It’s rather linear and not overly complex but still very enjoyable and pleasant.

I recieved a bottle of this today, marking the first scent I've tried out by imaginary authors. It also came with a sample scent of Every Storm a Serenade which I will try out later today. This was a blind buy, which I don't often do these days, but I am incredibly glad I gave this a try. This is by far my favorite beachy / aquatic scent I have tried, the warm sand scent really is spot on. The lemon and grapefruit come through strongest, with the warm sand scent weaving between them in a strong third place. This is absolutely beautiful and will likely be my signature scent this Spring anf Summer. I'm for sure going to need to try more samples from these guys.

First blast of clean fresh air and water, sweet lemon, something vaguely tropical.. I can't quite identify it. It brings images of a cold breeze when you're having a bright sunny day at a beach and yet it's not intensely marine or aquatic. After a minute, the lychee starts to come forward, sweet and fruity, still cool and breezy. Lovely! I have yet to name a signature freshie in my collection and I think this might be it. Unisex but leans feminine and best for hot weather. 6+ hours later: The light sweet lychee and lemon scent faded a bit and what remained was the vaguely tropical floral note, still going moderately strong on my skin.