Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2022 EDP

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Libertine Neroli

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Libertine Neroli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Francesca Bianchi. Libertine Neroli opens with Bergamot and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Neroli, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather, Animalic, Oakmoss, and Labdanum. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Libertine Neroli carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Francesca Bianchi's Libertine Neroli is a wildly divisive beast. Some find it a masterful, deep neroli chypre with animalic swagger, others recoil at its old-school intensity, calling it dated and heavy-handed. You'll either love its vintage charm or find it thoroughly unwearable.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Libertine Neroli Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage, long-lasting nature, and prominent animalic chypre base, it's a bit much for an office setting. It truly shines for date nights or elegant formal events, where its unique, sensual character can be appreciated. While some wear it casually, its complexity and depth lean it away from a light everyday scent.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM, AQUA, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, D-LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOLL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a sharp, almost bitter citrus burst from petitgrain and bergamot, far from your typical fresh neroli splash. As it settles, iris adds a sophisticated, powdery floral depth, while geranium lends a subtle green spark. The real drama unfolds in the base, where a prominent, dense oakmoss intertwines with labdanum and animalic notes, creating a complex, lived-in leather chypre. It’s an intoxicating blend of bright florals over a shadowy, earthy foundation.

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