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Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers
Francesca Bianchi

Sticky Fingers

Floral
Iris
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
Gourmand
Tobacco
Extrait · 2020 · unisex

Francesca Bianchi is an independent perfumer known for bold, unconventional compositions that prioritize raw sensuality over commercial appeal. Her niche house attracts fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate challenging, confident scents with genuine depth.

Sticky Fingers opens with spicy coriander and a honeyed sweetness before settling into a creamy, animalic heart where leather and orris create a powdery texture. Tonka bean rounds out the middle, adding warmth and a subtle gourmand quality. The base is where things get interesting, combining castoreum's musky animalics with tobacco smoke and leather, all anchored by creamy vanilla and tonka. This is an oriental with a distinctly indolic, slightly dirty character -- sweet but never innocent, with that leather and tobacco providing a grounding sophistication.

The fragrance works best for those who gravitate toward sensual, borderline provocative scents and aren't afraid of a little animalic edge. It's evening-focused and pairs well with cooler months when its creamy base really shines. Best sampled as an extrait, which intensifies its creamy, sticky character. If this appeals to you, explore The Seducer, The Reverie, and The Hedonist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
26%
Iris
53%
Powdery
53%
Vanilla
100%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
100%
Tobacco
90%
Leather
100%
Smoky
74%
Animalic
70%
Warm Spicy
60%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
coriander
coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
spicy notes
spicy notes
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
coriander
coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
orris
orris
orris root
orris root
tonka bean
tonka bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
castoreum
castoreum
One of perfumery's most storied animalic materials, castoreum comes from the scent glands of the North American beaver. It has a complex profile: leathery, slightly smoky, and sweet, with a warm, skin-like quality. Natural castoreum is rarely used today (ethical concerns); synthetic versions recreate its distinctive warmth in classic leather fragrances.
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
tobacco
tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
tonka bean
tonka bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
vanilla
vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The SeducerBest match92% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Reverie84% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Hedonist83% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Floral26%Iris53%Powdery53%Vanilla100%Sweet100%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
Extrait
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Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. The current best price is $289.99 and MSRP is $293.82. At $289.99 you save 1% vs retail.
What does Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers smell like? +
Francesca Bianchi is an independent perfumer known for bold, unconventional compositions that prioritize raw sensuality over commercial appeal. Her niche house attracts fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate challenging, confident scents with genuine depth. Sticky Fingers opens with spicy coriander and a honeyed sweetness before settling into a creamy, animalic heart where leather and orris create a powdery texture. Tonka bean rounds out the middle, adding warmth and a subtle gourmand quality. The base is where things get interesting, combining castoreum's musky animalics with tobacco smoke and leather, all anchored by creamy vanilla and tonka. This is an oriental with a distinctly indolic, slightly dirty character -- sweet but never innocent, with that leather and tobacco providing a grounding sophistication. The fragrance works best for those who gravitate toward sensual, borderline provocative scents and aren't afraid of a little animalic edge. It's evening-focused and pairs well with cooler months when its creamy base really shines. Best sampled as an extrait, which intensifies its creamy, sticky character. If this appeals to you, explore The Seducer, The Reverie, and The Hedonist.
What are the notes in Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers? +
Top: coriander, spicy notes. Heart: coriander, leather, orris, orris root, tonka bean. Base: castoreum, leather, tobacco, tonka bean, vanilla.
What fragrance family is Sticky Fingers? +
Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an Extrait.
What other fragrances smell like Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers? +
Based on shared notes, Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust (tonka bean, vanilla, orris root, spicy notes), Francesca Bianchi Lost in Heaven (tonka bean, vanilla, orris root, spicy notes) may smell similar to Sticky Fingers.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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