486 community ratings

The Lover's Tale (Extrait de Parfum)

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
486 ratings

Francesca Bianchi The Lover's Tale Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best, setting a sweet floral heart against leathery, animalic tones.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 448 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.3 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.7 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

80% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Egyptian jasmine Heliotrope Sandalwood Leather Honey Mimosa Bulgarian rose Labdanum Castoreum Peach Bergamot Orris butter Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Powdery
Resinous
Smoky

What does The Lover's Tale (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; few choose it for summer. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two.

Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and mimosa form a floral frame, which honey and peach sweeten. Leather, castoreum and labdanum add an animalic, resinous weight. Oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody base, while orris butter brings a powdery softness. Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona have a close profile.