Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2019 Extrait

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The Black Knight

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes The Black Knight is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Francesca Bianchi. The Black Knight opens with Caraway, Honey, Beeswax, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Iris, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's The Black Knight carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is Francesca Bianchi at her most polarising. A potent, animalic leather beast with a cult following, but just as many detractors who find it raw and challenging. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test first if you dare.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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The Black Knight 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its nuclear performance and intense, animalic leather accords, this fragrance is far too potent for the office. It thrives in night-time settings and formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated, though many also enjoy it casually for a unique, art-house statement.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Opens with an intense, realistic animalic leather, earthy and profound. As it settles, honey and beeswax surface, adding a dark, resinous sweetness and a waxy texture. Hints of powdery orris and aromatic notes interweave, while a rugged vetiver and oakmoss ground the composition in an almost medieval, earthy depth. It's a complex, evolving scent that reveals different facets over time, from smoky bonfire to soft florals, always underpinned by that commanding leather.

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