Francesca Bianchi

Francesca Bianchi — A Personal Language of Texture

Some perfumes seem almost tactile: the powder of iris, the grain of leather or the warmth of resin can suggest surfaces as readily as scents. Francesca Bianchi approaches that expressive territory with an independent, intensely personal point of view.

From Art History to Fragrance

After studying art history and working in art-book publishing, Bianchi pursued her interest in perfumery through independent study and experimentation. Her background in visual culture offers an illuminating context for compositions whose character often comes from the interplay of contrasting textures.

Three Expressions of Individuality

Sex and the Sea places sunny fruit and mimosa beside resinous, animalic and softly powdered nuances. Sticky Fingers moves toward patchouli, tobacco and leather, with iris lending a contrasting softness. Libertine Neroli gives citrus and orange blossom a less conventional setting through leather, oakmoss and balsamic warmth. Our selection follows three distinct moods rather than a ranking: the common thread is an interest in the tension between inviting familiarity and something less expected.