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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FRANCESCA BIANCHI
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Olfactory Notes
Ingredients
Description: Oriental, woody, spicy, powdery, incense
Mood: mysterious, warmly dark, addictive, seducing
Unforgettable and unmistakable: The Dark Side is a unique Oriental perfume with multiple facets, inspired by the Moroccan city of Marrakesh and the rich and mesmerizing effusion of its market and streets.
Notes: honey, spices, iris, violet, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, amber, styrax, incense, patchouli, vanilla.
This is an extrait de parfum, so use sparingly as the concentration is 25%. It has a great longevity (an average of 24h) .
A secret about The Dark Side.
I love woody warm sweet woody oriental stuff, and this scent is my attempt in this category. Its formula is very complex, made up by lots of components which I tried to mix in the smoothest way I could. So many components that, if you ask me, I have to look up the formula, the pyramid being just a synthesis.
The funny thing is, I worked so much on the balance of so many ingredients that I forgot how it all started. It all started in Marrakesh, one of my favorite city, which I visited at 28 and then 39, always coming back with plenty of fake oils, scented stones, resins to burn, carpets, swords, and other useless but crucial objects. Last time I came back with many smelly bottles, among which a deliciously fake oud oil. I have never been a fan of it — as it was so fashionable lately, and I really hate trends — but this one is different. So, once home, I tried to make my own base inspired by this Moroccan fake oud, thus creating a sticky sweet woody smoky oriental stuff, which I called ‘My Oud’.
Some time after, I started my Dark Side project (at the time named ‘Into Darkness’) and integrated this base in it. By doing so, I added in due proportion all ingredients of ‘My Oud’ into the bigger formula of Dark Side. After that, I made so many other variations during the following months while searching for a further harmony, that I simply forgot that the soul of ‘My Oud’ was in.
Only a frag lover’s review — wondering about the possibility of the presence of Oud, which of course was not enlisted in the pyramid — made me remember about my lovely fragrant memory from Marrakesh. So, if you really want to keep a secret, you just have to forget about it, like I did with ‘My Oud’ base.
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Product features:
- FRAGRANCE: Ladies Fragrance, Man Fragrance
- MAN: Man Fragrance
- Fragrance Type: Extract/Perfume, Signature Perfumes
- FORMAT: Spray
- Smell Profile: Vanilla
Product Reference: #335068
Top Notes: A burst of warm honey and exotic spices immediately captivates the senses, intertwined with the delicate floral sweetness of violet. A subtle powdery nuance from iris adds a touch of elegance.
Heart Notes: The heart unfolds with a rich, woody accord of sandalwood and cedarwood, creating a warm and inviting aura. Earthy vetiver adds depth and complexity, while the resinous sweetness of styrax and mystical incense contribute to the perfume's mysterious character. A subtle hint of patchouli adds an earthy, grounding element.
Base Notes: The long-lasting base is dominated by the warmth of amber and the comforting sweetness of vanilla. These notes blend seamlessly with the lingering woody and incense notes, creating a sensual and addictive dry down. A hidden "oud" accord, inspired by Moroccan fragrance oils, adds a unique smoky and woody depth, although not explicitly listed.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Farnesol, Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract. Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. 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.