Description
At the age of nineteen Nica Galas published her first book, the autobiographical tome Falling into the Sea which chronicled her short and torrid love affair among the hot beaches and lemon trees in the Gulf of Naples. The breathtaking story opens with Nica and her girlfriends picking bunches of jasmine flower for boys while they cliff-jumped into the sea. An innocent first kiss erupts into an ardent summer entanglement which is cut short one moonlit night when her lover leaps into the dark abyss never to surface, leaving Nica naked on the cliffs screaming his name.
NOTES: Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lychee, Tropical Flowers & Warm Sand
Falling Into The Sea was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer.
setji – :
The opening smells like fruits and screechy lemon based flor cleaner (and I normally like citrus in fragrances) with sort of a sun tan lotion vibe. A cheap smelling combination, though clean, that really gives me the impression that someone just moped the floor. It ends with a cheap tropical fruity sun tan lotion smell.
4/10
pakenas – :
The prologue foreshadows bitchy rose and lemon peel, but the first chapter is Lily-of-the-valley and fabric softener.
A misdirection of cucumber, then the plot is all citrus–grapefruit juice, fresh squeezed, but with the tiniest toothpaste tang, clever and defiant.
It ends abruptly, with sun on sand.
Definitely a story, but too many twists and turns to leave a lasting mood.
507219811 – :
I ordered some samples of Violet Disguise, and the vendor sent two extra samples from the same house. One was The Soft Lawn and the other was Falling Into The Sea. I thought for sure I was going to fall in love with Violet Disguise, but I fell for Falling Into The Sea instead. It’s a beautiful fresh summer/beachy/sand/ocean type fragrance without the coconut.
Probably one of the reasons I love it is because of the litchi. The other is because I used to have a perfume oil by Airs called Ocean, which I loved and think it’s been discontinued, so this is a very nice alternative. My husband thinks it smells like dill pickles! Either way, I’ll be getting a full bottle for sure! Sillage and longevity are above average!
alexey161 – :
I love the lemon in this one.
clorbLarlcoky – :
Another vote here for toilet water. When it comes to this brand, I sincerely wish I could smell what others smell. I have robustly hated almost every entry.
serdg20 – :
Agree with the review below – all I can smell is a ‘Sea breeze’ type of air freshner and some rubber.
None of those lovely notes listed, ufortunately…
That’s miss two out of two from Imaginary Authors for me so I doubt I’ll be coming back for more anytime soon.
MrHaiD – :
The only place I’m falling is into the toilet bowl. No direspect, that’s just what I seriously smell. A cheap as chips dunny spray! Massive disappointment.
Not even close to interpreting anything like the sea, beach etc
Егор1351 – :
WOW! im wearing this today from a sample. I’ve never liked Aquatics before, but damn this is NICE! Perfectly unisex! I’ve been yearning for the beach all day…
neo36 – :
I’m not sure if I really like this. It is too much litchi and flowers, and not enough citrus and beach.
DFYZ – :
Falling into the Sea is a fresh, clean scent. Reminds me of a perfumey version of Tide laundry detergent, a scent I’ve loved since I was a kid. Smells fresh in warm-hot weather. Very comfortable scent once you get past a rather sharp opening.
Artnofs – :
I love this fragrance definitely my favorite from Imaginary Authors. I used it a lot during summer’17. Its citrusy and a bit flowery with an overall aquatic vibe. Why I love it? because it reminds me (of me) drinking mojito on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico While listening to Salsa :).
It is long lasting and it has a strong projection on my skin!!
Sewapetrov – :
Despite the name, IA Falling into the Sea is not a true aquatic marine scent, at least to my nose. ( Every Storm a Serenade captures that storm by the beach, sea salt in the air standing under a spruce tree vibe) Falling into the Sea is more of a fruity Citrus, more akin to having a citrus cocktail while lounging on the beach rather than the smell of the sea per se.
Like a lot of the IA frags, there isnt any specific top, mid, base structure to the frag. The initial hit of fruity citrus notes of the lemon and grapefruit sweetened by the litchi is what you get for most of the scent life. If you imagine, you might detect the sand note but I for one could not really say if it was there. Projection is heavy for the first hour or so before tapering off sharply to 6 inches around you. Longevity likewise is around the 5 hour range for me. I wouldnt mind wearing this in the summer, reminds me of an Ice cold fruit punch Rum cocktail. Hawaiian Shirt, shorts n flip flops with this frag and you are good to go!
driver6501 – :
Falling Into The Sea is a quintessential marine scent, nothing more and nothing less. It’s very sharp and headache-inducing on me, but almost all marines are, though it does get somewhat better in the drydown. I don’t get so much a sand note as I do a generalized “sea” smell. If you enjoy marine scents, then you’ll probably enjoy FITS, but you may not find that it really stands out from the crowd. I expected some sort of melancholy in keeping with its “story,” but there isn’t.
Valeriyam1106 – :
A marine citrusy blend with references to tropical beaches (executed with a fantasy accord of lychee and sunny salicylates disguised as warm sand).
kukunchik – :
I love citrus, and the floral and marine notes are well integrated, so I was quite taken with this when I first tried it at Twisted Lily in Brooklyn. But the scent quickly fell off into nothingness. Glad that it seems to have better staying power on others, because it’s delightfully summery.
qail – :
I could call it “A lipstick falling into the sea”.
erbol0191 – :
Falling Into The Sea is very fresh and clean. To my nose, as I get quite a lot of litchi and white florals from this, it feels like a bar of soap. I don’t find this one too amusing because I really hate white florals, however they are blended so well in this fragrance that I don’t hate it, but it is not too likeable either. If for my nose Every Storm A Serenade and A City On Fire smell quite masculine to me, this one is definitely feminine due to the flowery nature of it. Definitely sample before buying this one.
eav35 – :
Mmm…I’m intrigued by this one. Lots of fresh citrus curiously paired with sweet delicate lychee and sand. Lychee must be the most naturally perfumey fruit on the planet. Once the citrus has settled you are left with a soft sweet fruity lychee scent. Its the smell you get when peeling fresh lychee fruit whilst drinking homemade lemonade. It manages to still have a fresh aura which is no doubt the citrus affect.
I could happily wear this on a sunny day.
Moderate silage and longevity.
friffidopsy – :
I really wanted to fall in love with this because the story is so beautiful…but.
I get a lot of salt and sand on my skin which is nice, but then there’s this weird ozonic metallic melon note that hits me in the head. If I just sniff from 12 in away it’s ok, but up close I just don’t like it.
It’s the beach in a bottle but not the scenic one, the dirty parts of jersey shore that needs to be cleaned up after a really hot gross day. I’m hoping in a few months.
Fedorov – :
Beautiful! Is solar,juicy some floral and nostalgic! This perfume is distinguished from the others,it is very versatile and delicate!! What I love about this perfume is the harmony that reigns,and delicate essence of summer,the floral touch that gives you peace of mind… it’s great! I love this perfume. Congratulations IA.
Sillage: 7./10
Longevity: 8.5/10
Scent: 9./10
Overall: 9./10
fert – :
Mild and inoffensive but I don’t get the hype. Would have been better with a stronger lemon opening. Minimal longevity as well.
CBN – :
What a sigh of relief! Finally something that is quality, unique and just damn beautiful all wrapped in one to take on the heat. This is Hollywood & the Santa Monica pier during the summer in a bottle.
siriys – :
Oh wow. First blast is pure lemon peel. When it dries down the aquatic notes prevail and you are left with a beautiful lemonade. Or maybe a lemon tree near a lake without the grass.
pashka_vul – :
The first scent that hits you is the grapefruit. It’s almost too much at first, but that edge dissipates rather quickly, and it grounds out to a very nice, sandy and subtle scent. I’ve been wearing it all day, and the base notes are still lingering on my skin.
It is definitely beachy, but as someone above said, without the sea salt or that much of the sand smell in it. It has enough sand to bring to mind the image of a cool day at the beach, without overwhelming you with it.
kamuz – :
For a perfume that is meant to be based on the imagery of sea and sand, this has surprisingly little of both. The main notes in this scent are somehow connected to a day at the beach, but in a whole different dimension. What we do get here are ice cream. Delicious, creamy lemon ice cream you get on a sunny day on a beach. There is a bit of sharpness and a bit of sweetness to it, and you get a blasts of warm air.
In a way, it’s nice, but it also does not deliver for me on the promise. The longevity and sillage are also average. Now, this is not a bad scent, but there are better and cheaper that explore the same notes.
chelovec_11 – :
I was expecting big things based upon reviews I’ve seen and that I’ve read. So at first spray I looked at my wife with amazement, so juicy and watery and fresh. Then the mid notes come around and honestly I couldn’t stand it any longer. It smelled floral and cheap , reminiscent of a common hand soap / any common cheap candle that can be had at Walmart. Didnt even wait for the dry down, had to scrub. To each their own , but this sample is definitely going to be forgotten about.
pavel_bogdashin – :
Fragrance Review For Falling Into The Sea Imaginary Authors
Notes Lemon Bergamot Grapefruit Lychee Floral Notes Sand
What a sad book that was never written! I would be devastated if I lost a lover who drowned in the sea after jumping off a cliff in Naples Italy. Echoing what others have said a bout this fragrance, it’s something to wear to the beach because that is where this fragrance takes you. I can smell the sand (the synthetic sand note) heated by the warmth of the sun. The ocean breeze is a caress and the fresh sea air lifts my spirits. Falling opens with citrus fresh tart lemon, strong grapefruit and natural bergamot. Immediately the citrusy scents combined with the sweetness of litchi and the sand give this the effect of actually being at the beach. I’ve worn many beach fragrances but this is my favorite. It’s sweet and fresh and summery. It does feel like a summer getaway. The floral notes appear to contain jasmines and orchid. The description of the novel does hint at a jasmine note when it describes the girls scattering jasmine petals on the beach. I can totally smell white jasmines. It doesn’t feel too exotic. Just a simple fresh aquatic citrusy scent. If you like frags like 4711 Eau de Cologne by Maurer & Wirtz, L’Eau D’Issey Cool Water Davidoff and Armani’s Aqua Di Gio this is for you. I’m sure you’ll love it. I would say that this has more in common with Aqua di Gio. The citrusy aquatic floral nature of the scent really does remind me of Aqua. The notes here are neither too feminine or masculine in nature and are totally unisex making this fragrance for anyone to enjoy. But it’s clearly designed to wear to the beach in the summer time. Summer is not far away. I’ll be wearing this baby when I go to my summer home in Long Island or visiting friends on Fire Island. A beautiful summer scent of citrus and light white flowers and sand.
pitosha – :
this is just me…and it is meant to be positive. This really reminds me of walking into a beach side condo for the very first time. I can smell the newly cleaned condo and the beach. citus and sun and salt and summer. I am sampling at the moment but this will more than likely be my next bottle.
orb922bedyWelty – :
Scent – lemon, lime, grapefruit & litchi.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the warmer months, day or night.
Projection – I didn’t get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 8hrs consistently
vik9 – :
I’d say that this is the only scent worth trying on skin from this house . I’ve never seen so many bad reviews about all offerings from one house ever. They have one other one people seem to like but to me it smelled of wet band aids and ear wax which is memoirs of a trespasser . Maybe my discovery set had a few bad samples or something but whattttt…..these all stink, literally. This one is the only one I could see wearing but it itself is just “ok” nothing special and it’s a warm weather fragrance to me. Oh well . Passs
Hokttar – :
It’s that time of year where I’m coasting along the last carefree days of Summer before Fall comes creeping in. Torn between anticipating the falling leaves and cool evenings to come and also pining for one last weekend on the beach. The perfect time to review Falling Into the Sea, I think.
Upon the first spritz, the grapefruit rings out brightly on me, but it’s sweet thanks to the lychee backing it up. Often frags with a heavy grapefruit note smell sour and armpitty on me, where Falling Into the Sea doesn’t.
It’s fresh, citrusy and clean, with a salty tinge that sneaks in after a few minutes, making it all smell more crisp than sweet. It’s definitely a day at the beach in a bottle, but to me it’s more evocative of a barefoot stroll down the shoreline than lounging around in a bikini applying tanning oil. There is a subtle energy to this fragrance provided by the citrus notes that other beachy fragrances seem to lack.
Longevity on me is good, but most of the fragrances in the Imaginary Authors library seem to be excellent in that regard. It lasts most of the morning and into the afternoon before it needs a top off.
I might be more of a Fall girl at heart, but even I can appreciate the beauty of Summer in a bottle. Great job, Josh!
sanek taram pam pam – :
I was happy this came with the Imaginary Authors sample pack I ordered because I have been on a hunt for months for a beachy scent, and thought this one might scratch the itch. While it doesn’t scream “beach” to me, I am in love with it. The bright, hard citrus notes are a pleasant slap in the face. I appreciate a fruity scent that is somehow not sweet but bracing. I live in Central Texas, it is mid-August as I write this, and Falling Into the Sea is the only scent that stays with me in this brutal heat.
agat – :
I’m not a big fan of floral notes so this one was a no-go for me. I can see a woman wearing this one though.
maxmelhaus – :
smells like a day at the beach: sea sand salt, it’s fresh because of the citrus, there’s also a sun lotion vibe in it. It’s the perfect summer scent 😉
Director78 – :
I’m kind of craving fresh scents these days. In the fragrance community, that could be kind of boring. The more complex scents are usually the heavier fragrances that are more suitable for the winter. I too get excited when I hear about a complex evolving fragrance. But, unfortunately, after purchasing the heavy hitters in the community, I’ve realize that I’m going to get little wearings from them since where I live, I really only get three months of what can be generously considered cold weather.
So, from now on, I’m going to purchase more fresher scents. And, this one I have to say is exactly what I’m looking for. It’s what I imagine ocean water to smell like if it was interpreted by perfumer. It’s salty. It’s got hint of oceanic winds. I don’t get the sand. I do get the lemons, but kind of candy lemon flavoring used in Pez. Imagine lemon Pez candy by the ocean. That’s exactly what I get.
Longevity is outstanding. 6 hours easy. Great for the day.
Projection: I don’t know. I smell me, but I don’t know if others do. I usually don’t get compliments with any fragrance, so it’s hard for me to judge projection.
8/10
selzalisa – :
Falling Into the Sea opens with a blast of mixed citrus and lychee, and the floral side comes out more in the drydown. It’s a pleasant scent that isn’t cloying citrus-y, sweet, or floral, so I imagine this should be pretty agreeable lighter, summer scent within the Imaginary Authors collection.
Fruity (even citrus) and floral usually ring for me, and the case is the same here, but only slightly. A man could certainly pull this off as a summer day scent, as (although I cannot detect the sand note per se–it may be a bit of a joke like “tennis ball” in The Soft Lawn) it does remind me a bit of the beach, just not as much as Kramer’s The Beach.
Longevity-wise, it falls between Mosaic, which was disappointing (especially for an EDP), and the more wintry fragrances of Cape Heartache and Memoirs of a Trespasser, both of which showed great longevity. After 7 hours, a workout, and a shower, FITS still has some projection on my skin, albeit less than a foot. Not one I’ll be buying, but still a good entry.
6 out of 10
slomistidgils – :
CITRUS + FLORAL
Pretty straightforward. Begins with a citrus blast and quickly dries down to a pleasant (but not unique) citrus and floral blend.
I don’t detect any sand. Nor does this remind me of any ‘sea’. However, certainly right for a lovely spring or summer day.
Leans on the feminine side of unisex.
I’ll probably give my sample to a friend. Female, that is.
mister.Cipa – :
This is the best performing aquatic in my collection. It has a great vibe to it too that makes it easily accessible. The only complaint is that it really doesn’t blaze any new ground here. That said, it easily generated a like and I have toyed with the notion of a full bottle purchase.
My Score: 7.5/10
Bojen – :
This review is based on their sample. It basically smells like tropical grapefruit juice to me with a hint of short-lived bergamot at the top. It smells so delicious I almost wanna drink it. I’m normally not a citrus/fruity person but Imaginary Authors has changed my perspective on it with this, Mosaic and The Soft Lawn thus far. It’s also quite unique in my book. It has moderate projection and good longevity on my skin.
s_turikov – :
I’m usually not a big citrus perfume fan, but I love this. To my nose, this is a well blended and nuanced grapefruit and jasmine perfume. And there’s nothing harsh about the grapefruit here. Many grapefruit scents smell stinky with my chemistry but that doesn’t happen with Falling Into The Sea. This scent also manages to be simultaneously soothing and invigorating, like the effect of morning coffee on my brain.
ocsi pohorilyak – :
Falling… was a pleasant experience but not something i will buy in the opening i got a blast of exotic fruits lychee and watermelon as I would love them in my juice not in my perfume-very refreshing,in some way later a mix of aromatic citruses but in that pleasant way i think it was a warm sand note that balanced those as i’m NOT a citrusy fresh fan..and in dry down a bit flowery/fresh so its a pass for me but the middle notes are very nice experience..
Slavik92 – :
Falling Into the Sea opens with a big litchi note–juicy and robust. If you’ve never smelled litchi before, it kind of falls somewhere between pear, apricot, and peach. The litchi is backed by exotic flowers along the lines of mimose and lotus. As a result, this fragrance has a very tropical feel, and perhaps to call it a “tropical aquatic” is most appropriate. While I never detect a specific “sand” note, there is definitely a salty, beach-like quality that emerges about 20 minutes in to complete the picture. What you’re left with is something of a fantastical impression of a tropical beach–a place close to one’s imagination though somewhat displaced from reality. This works because for the most part the ingredients used in Falling Into the Sea feel natural enough to permit such an imaginative leap–your impression isn’t jarred by harsh synthetics or scratchy aroma chemicals that remind you immediately that what you’re smelling is fake. Yes, the notes are somewhat fantastical, but they are not so much chemical. In turn, the ingredients allow space for your mind to wander.To that extent, I think this fragrance is a success.
As the fragrance hits the one hour mark, the litchi subsides to a degree and the florals become more apparent.
Although labeled as unisex, I’m more inclined to consider this a feminine fragrance. The exotic florals and big litchi note just seem better suited for a woman to wear. Though I don’t mind smelling it on my arm at the moment, I probably wouldn’t feel completely comfortable wearing this out in public. However, for women, I think this is a viable option in this category and definitely worth exploring.
Projection is quite powerful and longevity is solid.
Fredwes – :
Pamplelune meets Sel Marin
Big grapefruit start, I can’t help but think of Pamplelune. But where that one goes cocktail on me, Falling Into the Sea goes to the beach.
I’m trying to understand the ‘sand note.’ Partly it’s my sun-warmed skin minus grapefruit. Recognizing the grapefruit smell, I automatically mentally subtract it from my own familiar smell. I suspect the mind does this to identify multiple simultaneous scents in the environment. For some reason I am left with a decent representation of sand.
Soon I sense one of the balmy warm usual suspects, benzoin or similar, hiding in between my skin and the grapefruit. (Why do I perceive these spatial layers, I wonder?). Although more recognizable as a perfume component, this benzoin-type does amplify the warmth (and I have in fact moved into shade at this point). Somehow, these layers continue to develop the ‘sand’ story in my mind.
Then I notice the next trick (not in a negative sense, more like a magic trick), where sea flora have just snuck in under my nose, so to speak. Like the seaweed smell can do at the beach, sometimes growing more pronounced depending on the sun and wind and where you decide to settle in relation to the high tide line. I am delighted because seaweed is a beach cliche, but I didn’t smell it coming, so it does its work on me. Like humor and stereotypes, I think cliches begin with a kernel of truth and then get it beaten to death with crude overuse. Rehabilitating a cliche is no small feat!
So we get the much-sought-after ‘smell of salt.’ NaCl is quite odorless, but so very tasty. No wonder we crave its illusion in our perfumes.
My one complaint can perhaps be summed up by the ‘exotic flower notes.’ That is, synthetic notes that smell generically ‘perfume’ and, worse, ‘aquatic.’. I’m guessing they play some other important supporting role here, but they ought to have been smoothed out of conscious perception entirely. I don’t know if that is possible, yet I demand it of an otherwise impressive composition.
strog456 – :
Immediately blasted with grapefruit and lemon. This is an aquatic that has more depth and character then most I have smelled. The mid is easily carries by the lychee. Semi-sweet while still maintaining it’s citrus past. The base is where this scent shines. Warm sand and a salty- musk give this scent a nice finish to a beautiful fragrance.
While I have been using this I find myself choosing this over the usual suspect for days at the beach. This truly is a tropical, seaside scent that can be worm by men and women alike. Want an oceanic scent? This is your fragrance.
Deroxlzzsq – :
I’ve never been into aquatics at all even though I’ve owned a few in the past. Falling Into The Sea is what every mainstream fragrance house should aspire to create if going that route, Take notes! Mr. Josh Meyer has left the blue print to citrus aquatic done beautifully. I love this fragrance from top to bottom and would change a thing about it.
Ioditteexania – :
Just got it today and LOVING it!! An opening blast of juicy citruses with a drop of sweetness from lychee. The drydown is a sandy, salty vacation in a bottle! Simply gorgeous! I will definitely be exploring this line!
zlu460Unlogrere – :
Agree with Child of the universe.
Nice Salty Citrusy , Sea-ish
Grapefruits.
4.2 / 5