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: Chypre, fruity, woody
Mood: Dramatic, narcotic, mesmerizing
In a Post-Apocalyptic world, a survivor of a sophisticated and refined civilisation is wearing a shimmering, tailor-made dress walking through a smoky, obscure place. The contraposition between Beauty and Terror is expressed by The Tyger by W Blake: the animal is incredibly charming and seducing, yet dark, terrible and dramatic. The perfume is the result of this striking and sublime combination, creating a unique, mesmerizing atmosphere.
In this composition I have been searching for the perfect balance between two opposite elements, and the expression of their clashing contraposition.
I had in mind a Post-Apocalyptic condition, where traces of a highly sophisticated and refined civilisation survived in the dark and fearful condition of a collapsed and destructured world.
Blake’s Tyger embodies both qualities I wanted to depict: sublime and irresistibly attractive from one side and terrible and scary from the other one.
The ‘fearful symmetry’ – a character attributed to the tiger by W Blake – aptly represent this opposition of beautiful perfection and terror.
The perfume is built around an accord of narcotic white flowers with sweet-fruity facets, which includes also an absolute of Tuberose – like a prima donna, the protagonist of a dramatic piece, she’s the finest example of a refined civilization of a bygone world; in opposition to that, the base notes present different kind of woods, with some burnt and leathery qualities, referring to a post-apocalyptic scenario of destruction, mystery and darkness.
The result of these parts – which wouldn’t work individually – is a clashing, sparkling fragrance which gives me an exciting emotion of highly dramatic sophistication – the kind of contrasted sentiment that anything attractive arouses in me.
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Product features:
- FRAGRANCE: Ladies Fragrance, Man Fragrance
- MAN: Man Fragrance
- Fragrance Type: Extract/Perfume, Signature Perfumes
- Smell Profile: Woody
- FORMAT: Spray
Product Reference: #335070
Top Notes: The initial impression is likely a blend of sweet, fruity accords juxtaposed with a subtle smokiness, hinting at the duality of the fragrance. The narcotic quality may be introduced here with a touch of green or herbal notes, creating an intriguing opening.
Heart Notes: The heart showcases the "prima donna" Tuberose absolute, radiating its opulent, creamy, and indolic character. This narcotic floral heart is further enriched by other white florals, contributing to the overall sweetness and intoxicating effect. The fruity facets from the top notes continue to intertwine, adding a touch of brightness to the heady floral bouquet.
Base Notes: The contrasting base features a blend of woods, providing a grounding anchor to the narcotic florals. Burnt and leathery notes evoke the post-apocalyptic theme, adding depth, darkness, and a smoky, animalic undertone. These darker elements create a "fearful symmetry" with the opulent florals, resulting in a mesmerizing and dramatic dry down.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Citral, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol. 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 cause sensitization by skin contact. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.