Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2023 Extrait

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Encounters

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Encounters is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Francesca Bianchi. Encounters opens with Bergamot, Orange, Lavender, and Coriander, and settles into a heart of Angelica, Orris Butter, Rose, and Cinnamon. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Encounters carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon. Expect a polarizing opening that mellows into something genuinely elegant - a buttery, woody iris that's pure class. Francesca Bianchi's unique animalic DNA is here, but softened, making it a surprisingly alluring wear for those who appreciate complex, evolving scents. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Encounters Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Encounters is a bit much for a typical office setting. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile makes it ideal for dates and formal events, though some might find it a bit too potent for everyday casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Encounters kicks off with a vibrant jolt of bergamot and redcurrant leaf, quickly giving way to a rich, almost edible iris butter heart laced with delicate rose and a whisper of cinnamon. Beneath this floral-spicy blend, a warm amber and woody base emerges, featuring a non-aggressive oud that adds depth and an intriguing animalic warmth, all softened by balsamic resins.

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