Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2025 Extrait

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Once Upon a Time

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes Once Upon a Time is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Francesca Bianchi. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's Once Upon a Time carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Once Upon a Time takes you on a journey from sweet fantasy to deep, animalic intrigue. It's a signature Francesca Bianchi, for better or worse.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
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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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, this scent is best reserved for more intimate or evening settings. While some find it comforting for casual wear, its unique and potent animalic facets make it a bit much for a formal or office environment.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a playful, airy sweetness of cotton candy and dragée, quickly underpinned by a bright mandarin and bergamot lift. This sugary veil soon gives way to the familiar Francesca Bianchi animalic heart, with a noticeable castoreum and earthy patchouli adding depth. The drydown settles into a comforting yet complex blend of vanilla, cedar, and musks, leaving a warm, subtly dirty-sweet trail.

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