Very Sexy Sea

Edit: the body mist does smell pretty much identical to the perfume, besides a bit of an alcohol blast right at the beginning. From my experience wearing it today, it also has nearly the same staying power, so if you want the smell but don’t want to fork out what the full bottle is going to cost, the body mist is a great alternative. I’ll be stocking up on both just in case! This is straight up one of my all-time favorite perfumes, and I consider it my signature scent in the summer. Seriously, I wear it every time the weather is hot enough for it, whether that be at work, when I’m out to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or if I’m on a walk, at a picnic, or literally doing anything else you can think of. Day or night, it doesn’t matter; the neroli and cedar blend here is fresh, gorgeous, and versatile. It reminds me of a day at the beach—splashing through the cool seawater, yellow sun rays on your skin. In my eyes, this fragrance is even worth the full bottle price! I love it that much. However, I also understand that some might want a perfume to last ages and ages at this price (and this one isn’t crazy long lasting) so if that’s a deal breaker for you, get it on sale, or pick up the body spray instead. In my experience, most body sprays at VS last much longer than other body sprays on the market, and sometimes their body sprays even last almost as long as their perfume counterparts. In those cases, if you are getting the perfume, you’re essentially paying for the pretty glass bottle. If you’re getting these perfumes on sale that might not be a big deal, but I know a lot of people like to be careful with fragrance purchases (and I don’t blame them) so thought I’d mention that. I did just order the 2.5 fl oz mist version of Very Sexy Sea, as it was on sale for $12, so I’ll update here on whether it’s a better deal than the perfume. Overall, though, I simply cannot recommend this fragrance enough. If you like fresh, oceanic perfumes in the summer and the notes of Very Sexy Sea appeal to you, at least sample it and see what you think. Please, Victoria’s Secret, never discontinue this fragrance. It’s perfect.

For those saying it's a Light Blue (reg or intense) dupe or clone, have not smelled them on side by side. I have. They are not. Light Blue is lighter, fresher even. With more lemon scent. This has neroli orange. Similar yes, but quite different. This is deeper than LB, a touch sweeter (orange vs lemon). If I had to pick a clone or dupe that this is mimicking it would be Tiffany's Love perfume. It more closely resembles that. I honestly prefer this deeper orange scent to LB's lemon. It's more feminine/sexy to me. I originally purchased this as a rollerball and fell in love! I enjoyed it so much, not only did I go back for the largest bottle of this, but I purchased the whole Very Sexy line in the large size (Original, Sea, Night, Orchid, and double rollerball with Wild Palm/Beach). The Very Sexy line of perfumes are my favorite "cheap" perfumes. I wear them depending on my mood, the occasion etc. This Sea one is of course perfect for summer (or even Spring). It smells more expensive than it is. Every time I wear it I get the vibe of not just a beach, but like a gorgeous Mediterranean beach in Europe. Like a boujee beach. I would 100% recommend this. Especially if you're looking for a Tiffany dupe or something similar but not quite Light Blue.

This is my favorite fragrance, a close second to Alien but not a tie. Yes, it’s a bit cheap but I don’t mind. If you love Very Sexy Sea I have to recommend that you try Tory Burch Nuit Azur. It’s similar in a luscious way but different enough that you’ll want both and won’t feel the need to compare them to one another. In a side by side comparison against Light Blue it is definitely different and I love Very Sexy Sea so much more. To me it’s a more seductive scent and I swear it’s not just the name. Maybe a little heavier on the cedar? Maybe magic? I feel it can fit any situation and the perception will be shaped by the circumstances. Light Blue is nice but it’s just missing something. There are so many cedar(or at least wood)/citrus/white floral combos out there but for me this one really stands alone. You may also try layering Atelier Cedre Atlas with your favorite feminine fragrance to make a unique cedar citrus scent of your own.

I have had this for a little over a year now and it's hands down one of my all time favorite summer fragrances of all time. I smell each note, loudly and clearly, lol. I love the simple combination of Bergamot, Neroli and Cedar. To me this is very unisex, leaning feminine. I LOVE to smell like the ocean in the summer, especially being from Miami. I wear this almost all the time in July and August. I love it so much, I bought the body fragrance mist and the body lotion. I don't get to go to the ocean often enough, so I feel happy when I wear this and the lotion paired up to remind me of the ocean and swimming in that clear aquamarine color water. I think it's a **little** overpriced, but I am willing to spend the money and have this in my collection as my go-to sea/summer perfume for life. It truly smells JUST like ocean spray. I'm IN LOVE with this one.

I worked for VS when this fragrance launched - totally polarizing and very personal for people I found. I'm obsessed with this fragrance and found myself reaching for it daily. Definitely more of a daytime perfume than night. Longetivity is garbage and I found myself regularly reapplying but it lingers longer on fabric/clothing. Definitely a lower-cost dupe for the Tom Ford Neroli Portofino but a little less complex. Have had some people say that it smells like an old lady, others have loved it on me (25 years old). Definitely get mostly citrus opening with a floral dry down but the woodsy note is subtly there. Overall one of my all-time faves? Very simple and non-offensive.

I bought this as a summer freshie. When I tried it in the heat, the fragrance was a bit generic with a few interesting hints. Its longevity was fair bordering on poor. However, when I wore it in the rainy Fall it really blossomed in dimension and the aromatic and wood really stood out. It seemed to linger longer too. I'm much more in love with this as a "forest in the fall" fragrance much more than a summer freshie. Having said that - yes, it does fine in the summer for me. I was just blown away by its personality change during rainy, Fall weather is where this fragrance thrives.

Never smelled “Light Blue” like everyone is comparing it too so can’t go that route. I will say it’s very much the fresh lemon-esque floral aquatic scent I expected. It’s a very fresh clean and complex scent. I think this easily could be a men’s only scent. The bottle is beautiful even the roller ball is. The smell and description for it. Fits perfectly. Almost exactly what I think of. I’d wear this at a beautiful beach resort. Like. Gulf or Caribbean. Very lemon very floral very aquatic and very much unisex.

One of my favorites from VS. I really like the bergamot note and im not usually into citrus notes but the bergamot in here is perfect. I can see how people think this smells like D&G light blue but honestly this smells like the upgraded version of that scent. I went through an entire bottle of this and bought another one which is unheard of for me because I have a lot of perfumes & body sprays. My coworker even wears this perfume after she smelled it on me. Perfect for work!

A few weeks ago I went into victoria's secret and they only had the rollerball and one perfume bottle tester. As soon as I tried it, I INSTANTLY thought of the old True Religion perfume that was shaped like a shell. I have been in search of a similar perfume and now it is finally here! I just went today and got the 3.4 oz, body mist, and lotion bundle. What's nice about this perfume is that it also has long durability. I LOVE IT! <3

My favorite of the Very Sexy line! As others have mentioned it's definitely reminiscent of Light Blue by D&G. I would say VSS is a little deeper, leans more masculine, and definitely reads to me as more of a warm-weather exclusive scent (I wear LB in every season, but I never reach for this outside of summer). One of my favorites in my collection for sure!

This flanker reminds me of balmy warm summer nights at a Jones beach concert. It’s the way the evening air smells with the ocean breeze and all of the other elements- idk what it is exactly but this scent instantly transports me there. Something very specific about LI beach buildings/facilities it has that smell. It’s nice and I enjoy wearing it!

I've owned this for four years now and I just don't tire of it. Just as summer comes along, I find myself wanting to bathe in this. It sure helps that it's a compliment magnet. I haven't tried Neroli Portofino by TF which I am told is similar but if I can smell the same without breaking the bank, VS VSS is a no brainer!

I’m addicted to this one, smells like Light Blue with the perfect hit of neroli. Leans a bit masculine but as a fresh scent lover this is one of my absolute favorites. Cedar drydown is very nice as well, and longevity is great. I can spray once or twice and still smell it on myself about 6-7 hours later.

This is a gorgeous scent, it’s dark & sexy yet very summery at the same time! The name & the dark teal packaging are perfect for this scent. It makes me think of skinny dipping in the ocean at night at a tropical resort with a sexy “friend” 😉

This smells just amazing! Like the sea breeze, beach. I will wear it next spring and summer! It also has some magical and SPA aura to it, it’s indescribable...it smells like freedom, passion and fantasy to me 💙

i love this fragrance! it smells very similar to dolce and gabbana light blue, except this one is fuller bodied and a little sexier which i prefer. it lasts a long time and the packaging is beautiful

I love love LOVE Very Sexy Sea! The perfect summertime scent. I love the strong cedar notes in the dry down.

I cried when I found out they discontinued this.

This was a blind buy. I should know better by now, but I did get lucky this time. Initially there was something in this that smelled... *odd* to me — turns out, it was the neroli — but even so, I liked it well enough to keep spraying. I’ve worn it about 4 times now, and each time I wear it, I like it more. To me, Sea has a distinct similarity to “In the Sun” by Bath and Body Works. To my nose, ITS has a slightly brighter citrus note, rounded out by a warm, woody note. VS Sea doesn’t quite have the brightness OR the warmth of ITS. I can detect a faint hint of cedar in this, but I wish Sea had whatever gives ITS that warmth. This will probably be splendid to wear in milder temps, but for now I wear fragrances like this to give me a reminder of warmth and beaches during the winter. Whether it’s the fragrance itself or power of suggestion from the name, it really does make me think of warm, crystal blue water along the Mediterranean coast. (And I do love the shape/design and the deep teal color of the bottle.) There are rollerball versions of this available on ebay - it’s worth trying them out before buying full size. Much as I’m enjoying this, I don’t think it’s a safe blind buy. But if you like BBW’s In The Sun or just like the listed notes, this one’s worth testing.

My Misses bought this late summer early fall last year. She couldn't stand it as she stated it was a bit more woody on her skin and leaned more masculine to her nose. She asks me "You try it and tell me what you think ." I said alright, it's on. Decided to go out for dinner that night and after my shower & shave, I generously hit meself with 8-10 sprays, come strong or go home I says to self. We're waiting to be seated at a local eatery and the hostess says "Sir, may I ask what you're wearing? It smells wonderful." Quick glance at my Lady and she gives me the ok wink. I says Very Sexy Sea by VS for women. My Lady nods to her to confirm. The hostess blurts out "You're kidding, a womans fragrance?" We both nod yes and a giggle comes out of my Misses. I get complimented 2 more times that night and there you have it. On my skin it shoots of a clean woods with a slightly bitter neroli that is slightly dirty but, compliments my skin type very well. In the end it's a smooth cedar like sweetness with a tinge of fruity citrus and a floral note that lingers for about 4-5 hours. Made for a woman but, strong enough for a man. There it is ladies & gents. Totally unisex if you ask me. Just try it on skin first and see how it works. For me not bad at all......