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Francesca Bianchi

Insomnia

Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.2/ 10
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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.

Longevity
8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low 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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Animal
  8. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Mineral notes
    • Black pepper
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Floral notes
    • Jasmine
    • Ylang-ylang
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Cypriol
    • Sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 26%
    Summer
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 23%
    Winter
  • Nighttime
    28%
  • Evening
    25%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    6%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026