The Perfume Library

The Dark Side (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent led by amber, sandalwood and spices. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tabac Blond by Caron and Daphne by Comme des Garçons have a close profile. Honey, vanilla and amber bring the sweetness, set against the woody depth of sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli. Frankincense and styrax add a resinous, smoky edge, while iris and violet soften it with a powdery, floral touch. The animal and oriental accords give the whole a dark, warm character.

Freefall - Etruscan Water

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Etruscan Water is a fresh, green chypre in which bergamot, grapefruit and green mandarin meet oakmoss and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. The citrus notes give it a bright start, petitgrain and basil push the green side, and jasmine and orris root add a soft floral touch. Caraway brings spice, while labdanum and ambergris lend a resinous, animal depth. Oakmoss and vetiver keep it on an earthy, woody base.

Under My Skin

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin is a unisex scent where leather, spices and carnation lead, wrapped in sweet, resinous and powdery tones. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't settle into one gender. Leather and spices sharpen with black pepper and carnation, while tonka bean, vanilla and Peru balsam sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Bulgarian rose and orris butter add a powdery, floral side, and castoreum and musk bring an animal depth. Perfumes with a close profile include Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven and Paris Corner Atoof.

The Lover's Tale (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

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. 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.

Sticky Fingers (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of heliotrope, cinnamon and tonka bean against leather, tobacco and patchouli. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole. The sweet, spicy side comes from heliotrope, cinnamon and tonka bean, while sandalwood lays a woody floor. Leather, tobacco and castoreum add an animal, smoky edge, and orris butter and musk wrap it all in a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily in either direction. Sticky Lips and Tabac Aurea have a close profile.

The Black Knight

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight is a sweet, smoky and powdery unisex scent in which leather, honey and oakmoss lead. Leather and honey come first: a leathery, animal edge softened by beeswax and honey. Patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss lay an earthy base, while Bulgarian rose, narcissus and orris butter add a powdery, floral layer. Cedarwood, artemisia and caraway round out the woody, spicy tone. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Francesca Bianchi The Lover's Tale and Tom Ford Noir have a close profile.

Angel's Dust

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris. Sandalwood and benzoin form the body, while iris and mimosa add a powdery softness. Rose carries the floral side and black pepper draws a spicy line through it. Vanilla, tolu balm and musk bring a creamy, resinous and slightly animal warmth; it is sweet, but the woody, powdery character leads. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Tyger Tyger (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger Extrait de Parfum is a rich unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also well represented, while summer comes last. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure time. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine. The floral and fruity side comes from tuberose absolute, peach jam and honey, which sweeten the whole. Underneath, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and oud build a woody, animalic depth. Leather and heliotropin pull it towards a leathery, powdery, creamy feel.

Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and evenings out. Rose, iris and mimosa form a floral frame, while pineapple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood soften that sweetness, civet and ambergris bring an animal depth, and immortelle and myrrh add a spicy edge. A synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. More voters find it feminine than masculine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Gritti Anima and Sarah Baker Perfumes Jungle Jezebel share a close profile.

Freefall - Lost In Heaven

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy heart on a creamy, powdery, resinous base, and it suits evenings best. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and magnolia form the floral body, while cinnamon and cumin add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean pull it towards a woody, sweet tone, and castoreum adds an animal depth. The overall impression is rich, powdery and oriental. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading and summer trailing. The feminine vote is slightly ahead, though the masculine vote is sizeable too. Dear Diary Desert Nights to Remember and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sex and The Sea Neroli (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Neroli Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days as well as evenings out, pairing fresh citrus with sweet resin. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Neroli, bergamot and petitgrain bring the freshness; rose, iris and mimosa add a soft floral touch. Honey, vanilla, benzoin and coconut sweeten it and make it creamy, while sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous base. Civet adds a faint animal warmth.

Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and smoky amber, with spicy, animalic and leathery touches that suit cooler seasons and evenings. Cinnamon and bergamot open the top, with geranium in the heart. The base is dominated by labdanum, leather, styrax, ambergris, benzoin and frankincense, settling into a warm, resinous and smoky sweetness with a woody edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. It is unisex, though slightly more voters call it masculine than feminine. Amouage Overture Woman and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.

Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté is a floral, green unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while office use is the least chosen. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Green mandarin, bitter orange and tropical fruits bring a fresh fruitiness, while galbanum and hyacinth add a green edge. Ylang-ylang and iris give a powdery, creamy floral heart, and opoponax, benzoin, sandalwood and vetiver supply a sweet, resinous, woody base.

Unspoken Musk (Extrait de Parfum)

7.1

Francesca Bianchi · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Unspoken Musk Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, powdery musk with an animal warmth, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with immortelle and bergamot, and the heart of magnolia and orris butter turns it powdery and creamy. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and musk bring sweetness, sandalwood and patchouli soften it, and castoreum and civet leave an animal trace. Longevity is strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. It is unisex, though slightly more voters call it feminine. Freefall - Lost In Heaven and Angel's Dust have a close profile.

Libertine Neroli

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Francesca Bianchi Libertine Neroli is a unisex chypre that sets a green, citrusy opening on a leathery, animalic and resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and less towards office or everyday wear. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic feel too. Petitgrain and bergamot open green and bright. In the heart, neroli, iris and geranium add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, labdanum, benzoin, leather and animalic notes turns it sweet, resinous and characterful. Valentino Vendetta pour Homme and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

The Mariner's Rhyme

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi The Mariner's Rhyme is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, especially leisure and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean masculine, though feminine and modern votes also carry real weight. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead, softened by floral and powdery touches. Grapefruit, bergamot and lavender give a bright start, while iris and orange blossom add a floral layer. Oakmoss, patchouli and frankincense lend a woody, resinous depth.

Encounters

6.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Bianchi Encounters is a sweet, spicy unisex scent where rose, orris butter and cinnamon meet at the heart, deepening into oud, sandalwood and benzoin. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, with leisure wear close. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes are tied, so it sits in the middle between the two. It opens with orange, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity brightness, while lavender and coriander add a slightly green edge. At the heart, rose, orris butter and cinnamon make a floral, powdery and spicy turn. The base of castoreum, Peru balsam, oud and ambergris leaves an animal, leathery and resinous warmth. Stephen Cordina Gnaga and Knize Knize Ten Golden Edition have a close profile.

Divine Perversion

6.9

Hedonik · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hedonik Divine Perversion is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper and raspberry over a heart of caramel, rose and iris, with leather and animalic notes hardening the sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring has its fans too. Many read it as feminine, while a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper's spice alongside the fruity sweetness of raspberry. In the heart, caramel, rose and iris make it creamy, powdery and floral. The base is dominated by woody notes, leather, animalic notes and amber, with a synthetic edge beneath the sweetness. Carolina Herrera Emerald Musk and Louis Vuitton Mille Feux have a close profile.

Voluptuous Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Francesca Bianchi · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Voluptuous Oud Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand oud: warm and dense, with fruity, spicy and leathery sides, worn by anyone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as properly unisex. It opens with bergamot and green mandarin orange, with plum and heliotropin in the heart. In the base, tolu balm, caramel and Cambodian oud come together, while vetiver and leather dry the sweetness onto a woody ground. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Lattafa Hayaati Gold Elixir have a close profile.

The Code of Emotion (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Code of Emotion Extrait de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent that opens on bergamot and pink pepper, sweetened by mango and exotic fruits, with lavender and pelargonium adding a floral touch. The top notes of bergamot and pink pepper give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart the fruit comes forward, while lavender and pelargonium keep that sweetness on a floral, aromatic line. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss adds a woody, creamy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. It reads as modern and feminine first, yet a fair number of voters find it masculine.

Love for Sale

7.4

Francesca Bianchi · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Bianchi Love for Sale is a sweet, floral unisex scent where red berries, violet and peach meet leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries and aldehydes. The heart turns powdery and floral with violet, peach, rose and iris. In the base, cotton candy and vanilla sweetness is balanced by vetiver and oakmoss, leaving an animal, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though many find it masculine.

Sticky Lips

8.2

Francesca Bianchi · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Sticky Lips is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers (Extrait de Parfum) and New Notes Erotika Minimale have a close profile. Overall it reads sweet, floral and spicy. Cinnamon, rose and tonka bean give a soft, creamy sweetness, while patchouli, leather and tobacco ground it in a woody, earthy, leathery base. Animal and powdery accents stay in the background and add a warm, dense feel.

Obsessive Devotion

6.7

Hedonik · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hedonik Obsessive Devotion is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot against smoky sandalwood and leather. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and its heart carries champaca absolute, ylang-ylang, peach and pink pepper, so the floral and fruity sides turn gently sweet. The base brings smoke, sandalwood, leather and patchouli to the front, drying down woody, leathery and slightly animalic. Most voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, evening and night out collect the most votes, while office wear is rarely suggested. Most voters read it as feminine. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche and Anatole Lebreton L'Eau Scandaleuse have a close profile.

Cuir Soyeux

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where leather and soft florals meet. In Cuir Soyeux, leather, iris, heliotrope, vanilla and labdanum lead. The floral and sweet side rests on a powdery, creamy base, while spicy, animal and resinous touches add depth. Sandalwood, musk, magnolia and narcissus keep the texture woody and soft. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards feminine, though the perfume is classed as unisex.