Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2023 Edp

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Byzantine Amber

by Francesca Bianchi

Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Byzantine Amber is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Francesca Bianchi. Byzantine Amber opens with Bergamot and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Geranium, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Ambergris, and Styrax. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Byzantine Amber carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

Francesca Bianchi’s Byzantine Amber is a challenging, divisive, yet deeply rewarding journey into dry, leathery amber. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but for those who get it, this is a masterful, unconventional take on a classic accord, stripping away sweetness for something raw and refined.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
Byzantine Amber Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 26%
Fruity 2%
Green 10%
Sweet 17%
Warm 31%
Woody 5%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage, long lasting nature, and intensely dark, animalic amber and leather accords, this is not one for the office. It's better suited for cooler weather evenings, offering a mysterious and bold presence for date nights or formal events, though some find it too 'brutal' for wider casual appeal.

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About

Opens with a sharp, balsamic hit of cinnamon and bergamot, quickly transitioning to a dominant, unyielding amber, warm and smoky without the usual sweetness. A robust leather accord then emerges, dry and animalic, intertwined with the resinous depths of labdanum, styrax, and benzoin, all lifted by a mysterious whisper of ambergris and solemn incense. It's an ancient, complex aroma, evocative of forgotten relics and shadowed halls.