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Francesca Bianchi

The Essence

Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi

2025UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
Community score
29 ratings
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Francesca Bianchi The Essence is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, woody core with powdery and leathery shades over a smoky base.

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How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.7 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Animal
  5. Powdery
  6. Smoky
  7. Leathery

What does The Essence smell like?

Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it suits those who like a heavy, noticeable fragrance. Few voters have rated it so far, so these figures are still tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women.

Iris and violet sit at the centre, giving a powdery floral feel. Suede and animalic notes add a warm, leathery weight, while ISO-E-Super softens the woody side and lends an airy ground. Spicy and smoky accords stay in the background.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Winter
  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    32%
  • Evening
    32%
  • Casual
    16%
  • Office
    12%
  • Daytime
    8%

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

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