The constant search for qualitative raw materials is crucial for the achievement of a great result. The same formula performed with materials coming from different suppliers will sort out a different olfactory profile.
My perfumes are conceived in my laboratory in Amsterdam. When the formula is ready, I can finally order the raw materials in order to mix them.
The resulting concentrate is then sent out to an artisanal atelier in Italy which put it in alcohol, let it age, and then take care of packing it.
The creation of a perfume is a very long and complex process, and it takes me a hermit life to devise a formula which I then blend, holding my breath at every drop I add as in a sacred ritual.
At those ecstatic and silent moments, I feel like an alchemist which – through a transformation – gives birth to something new, which is not the simple addition of different materials.
After I graduated in History of Art in Florence, my passion for perfume making started, by a book on natural perfumery and a handful of essential oils. Since then, I’ve been studying and experimenting on my own. I have resided in many cities – Florence, Berlin, Luxembourg, Amsterdam – while working in art book publishing.
Once in Amsterdam – where I currently live – I decided to quit my previous job and launch my own line of perfumes.
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Description
FRANCESCA BIANCHI
REVIEWS
Olfactory Notes
Ingredients
Extrait de parfum
Accords: Marine Chypre
Mood: Mysterious, Dramatic and Contemplative
This fragrance captures the essence of a mariner navigating a stormy sea. It carries a metallic edge reminiscent of a razor blade, an ozonic quality evoking the cold tempest winds, and a dark, mysterious depth akin to the ocean’s abyss. Although fresher and more transparent than other scents in the collection, the unmistakable DNA of my dramatic character and the animalic iris strongly influence and shape this unique creation.
The fragrance has a contemplative aspect, it’s fresh but complex and dramatic.
How Mariner’s Rhyme was born
For lovers of my signature, the animalic-powdery theme dear to me recurs, albeit more subtly. The animalic note in this composition is the grey amber. The fragrance also has a transparency and luminosity that sets it apart from my initial creations.
My relationship with the sea is conveyed through some references dear to me: the sacred sense of the drama in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S.T. Coleridge, the epic and theatrical adaptation by Iron Maiden, but especially the mysterious, evocative, contemplative, experimental, immersive instrumental song “Sailor’s Tale” from the album “Islands” by King Crimson.
It is a fresh and transparent unisex fragrance on one side and dense and structured on the other. The citrusy and ozonic opening has a lively and modern character, reinforced by the sharp edge of aldehydes. We are at sea, but there is a hint of orange blossom in the background coming from the mainland.
The salty ambergris and the metallic aldehyde associated with oakmoss evoke the taste of oyster shells, as well as the shadowy depths of the sea.
The transparency of the ozonic accord transforms into a more opaque and thick accord, thanks to iris, which adds an almost sacred and mystical character, evoked by elemi and incense.
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Product features:
- FRAGRANCE: Ladies Fragrance, Man Fragrance
- MAN: Man Fragrance
- Fragrance Type: Extract/Perfume, Signature Perfumes
- Smell Profile: Oriental, Fougere
- FORMAT: Spray
Product Reference: #361363
Top Notes: The initial impression is lively and modern with a citrusy and ozonic freshness. Aldehydes provide a sharp, metallic edge, reminiscent of a razor blade. A hint of orange blossom adds a subtle sweetness, contrasting with the marine accords.
Heart Notes: The heart reveals the marine chypre character. Salty ambergris and the metallic aldehydes combine with oakmoss to evoke the shadowy depths of the ocean and the briny scent of oyster shells. The transparency of the ozonic accord deepens, becoming more opaque with the introduction of iris, lending a mystical and almost sacred quality, further enhanced by elemi and incense.
Base Notes: The base features grey amber, contributing a subtle animalic warmth, a signature element of Francesca Bianchi's creations. This animalic note intertwines with the lingering iris and incense, creating a contemplative and dramatic dry down. The overall effect is a complex interplay of freshness and depth, embodying the mysterious and evocative nature of the sea.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Citral, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal. Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Discontinue use if irritation or rash appears. Keep out of reach of children. Flammable. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. May stain clothing. Individual reactions to fragrance ingredients can vary; it is recommended to test the fragrance on a small area of skin before applying liberally.