The Essence
Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi
Votes lean masculine
29 ratings
From your scent profile
Francesca Bianchi The Essence is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, woody core with powdery and leathery shades over a smoky base.
Skunky's take: The new kid in town; let us see whose favorite it becomes.
How does it perform?
From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
86% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Powdery
- Smoky
- 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
- Nighttime32%
- Evening32%
- Casual16%
- Office12%
- Daytime8%
Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026





