Francesca Bianchi Perfumes 2018 EDP

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The Lover's Tale

by Francesca Bianchi

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Francesca Bianchi Perfumes The Lover's Tale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Francesca Bianchi. The Lover's Tale opens with Bergamot, Mimosa, Honey, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Francesca Bianchi Perfumes's The Lover's Tale carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a beast of a fragrance with a divisive opening that evolves into something truly seductive and artistic. Brace yourself, it's not shy, but those who 'get it' absolutely adore its raw, unapologetic charm.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
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The Lover's Tale 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and intensely animalic, leathery character make it far too overpowering for office wear or casual settings. This scent demands attention, making it perfect for intimate dates or formal evening events where sophistication meets raw appeal.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

The Lover's Tale opens with an aldehydic burst, tinged with sweet honey and mimosa, before quickly settling into its controversial heart. A prominent, animalic leather accord takes centre stage, softened by buttery orris and a hint of fruity peach. The base reveals a musk-laden, woody depth, grounding the composition with a sensual, almost carnal intimacy. It's a complex, multi-layered journey from barnyard to boudoir.

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