Insomnia
Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi
Votes lean feminine
23 ratings
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Francesca Bianchi Insomnia is a unisex scent that leans toward nights out and evenings more than any one season, moving from a fresh, citrusy start into a sweet, floral and woody character.
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How does it perform?
From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Powdery
What does Insomnia smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the sample behind those ratings is small. Voters recommend all four seasons about equally; it is picked most for nights out and evenings, and rarely for the office.
It opens with mineral notes, black pepper and bergamot, which bring freshness and a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and a narcotic accord add a floral, creamy texture. The base of patchouli, cypriol, sandalwood, tonka bean and cedarwood settles into a woody, sweet and slightly powdery finish, with an animal tone in the background. Mazzolari Hartley and Anima Aromatics Bright Soul have a similar profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mineral notes
- Black pepper
- Bergamot
First hours
- Floral notes
- Jasmine
- Ylang-ylang
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Cypriol
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 26%Autumn
- 26%Summer
- 26%Spring
- 23%Winter
- Nighttime28%
- Evening25%
- Casual22%
- Daytime16%
- Office6%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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54% matchBright Soul
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50% matchNubio
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49% matchMaracaibo
Harry Lehmann
48% matchInnuendo / Creation-I (Parfum)
Roja Parfums · 2012
44% matchRehab
Initio · 2018
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Last updated: October 27, 2026











