The Perfume Library

Candy from Strangers

6.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Francesca Bianchi Candy from Strangers is a unisex scent that lays a sweet, gourmand warmth over a citrus and floral face, and it leans towards evenings and leisure hours. It opens with green mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, then moves into a powdery, fruity floral heart of iris, jasmine, violet and raspberry. The base is led by patchouli, sandalwood, leather, amber and caramel, where the woody and leathery side softens the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards fall, winter and spring, and name evening, leisure and night out as the main occasions. It reads slightly more feminine, though modern and masculine votes are there too. Dior Dior Homme (2005) and Cartier Délices de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Once upon a Time

6.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Francesca Bianchi Once upon a Time is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cotton candy, caramelized hazelnut and vanilla. Cotton candy and dragée give it a familiar confectionery warmth, while caramelized hazelnut and vanilla deepen the sweetness. Pink pepper and mandarin orange zest add a touch of spice and brightness. Musk and castoreum leave a soft, powdery, faintly animal base, and the overall impression is a synthetic, sugary gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Gaultier² and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

The Essence

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Francesca Bianchi The Essence is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, woody core with powdery and leathery shades over a smoky base. 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.

Orris Soyeux

7.8

Annindriya · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Annindriya Orris Soyeux is a powdery, floral unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Orris root and heliotropin build the powdery core, with magnolia and narcissus carrying the floral side while bergamot and aldehydes lighten the first impression. Patchouli, labdanum and leathery notes add a resinous, leathery depth, and vanilla, musk and ambroxan soften everything onto a warm base. Voters pick it most for evenings, followed by nights out and leisure, though daily and business wear get votes too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and FOMO Gary's Den have a close profile.

Insomnia

8.2

Francesca Bianchi · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.

Exquisite Affair

6.4

Hedonik · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hedonik Exquisite Affair is a fruity, floral unisex perfume that sets bright citrus against a sweet vanilla and caramel base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a bright start with a light spicy edge. In the heart, peach and blackcurrant bring the fruit forward, while osmanthus and cinnamon add a floral, spicy warmth. The base turns creamy and sugary with vanilla, caramel and cotton candy, and leather, sandalwood and patchouli temper that sweetness with woody, leathery and slightly smoky tones. The overall character is sweet and warm, with a synthetic touch in the accords. Aigner Aigner Black for Women and Hedonik Obsessive Devotion have a close profile.

Gauguin

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Bianchi Gauguin is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that pairs tropical flowers with a creamy sweetness. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and tiaré form the floral backbone, while coconut and monoï turn it creamy and fruity. Vanilla and musk soften the whole, and geranium and aldehydes add some lift. Bergamot and vetiver stay in the background, adding a woody, spicy edge. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads equally well on men and women. Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum and F•Inity No•Limit have a close profile.