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
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Olfactory Notes
Ingredients
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: #378745
Some years ago, she moved to Amsterdam and set up her own lab. There she is in charge of the full process, starting with the creation of the new perfume and finishing with its bottling.
She used the experience she had gained to create her own label. Cuir Soyeux and The Lover's Tale are some of her creations. You can find some of them at BeautyTheShop.
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Top Notes: The initial impression is likely a blend of sweet, fruity accords, possibly featuring notes like peach or apricot, intertwined with the narcotic sweetness of tuberose, hinting at the surviving elegance of a lost world.
Heart Notes: The heart of the fragrance continues to develop the narcotic white floral theme, with tuberose taking center stage. Additional white florals, such as jasmine or orange blossom, might be present, adding layers of intoxicating sweetness and depth. This opulent bouquet contrasts with emerging smoky nuances, foreshadowing the darker base.
Base Notes: The final dry-down reveals the woody and leathery facets, evoking the post-apocalyptic landscape. Burnt wood accords, perhaps cedar or guaiac wood, mingle with leather and possibly animalic notes, creating a dark, mysterious, and smoky aura. This stark contrast with the floral heart creates the "fearful symmetry" described by the perfumer.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Farnesol, Citral, 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. Do not spray near open flames or heat sources. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Individual reactions to fragrance ingredients can occur; it is recommended to test on a small area of skin before applying liberally.