Encounters
Francesca Bianchi is an independent Italian perfumer known for creating distinctive, unconventional fragrances that prioritize raw materials and artistic vision over commercial appeal. Her small-batch releases have garnered a devoted following among fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate her willingness to experiment with challenging accords and lesser-used ingredients.
Encounters opens with a bright citrus burst of orange, bergamot, and cassis tempered by herbal coriander and lavender, establishing an almost cologne-like freshness. The heart pivots toward a creamy, buttery iris paired with a romantic rose and spiced with cinnamon and angelica, creating an unexpectedly soft middle. The base reveals Bianchi's signature complexity, anchored by oud and sandalwood with supporting notes of benzoin, Peru balsam, ambergris, and castoreum, resulting in a woody-amber composition that's both warm and animalic without veering into heavy orientalism.
This is a fragrance for those comfortable with nuance and subtle development. Encounters works best on someone who appreciates the interplay between the floral, spiced heart and the grounding woody-amber base, making it equally suited for cooler seasons and intimate settings. It aligns with The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Hedonist sensibilities.
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