FRANCESCA BIANCHI
ONCE UPON A TIME
ONCE UPON A TIME by Francesca Bianchi turns the language of childhood treats into a gourmand composition with an adult sense of contrast. Pink pepper and mandarin brighten an almond heart, while cotton candy and vanilla create a sweet foundation. Musk and a castoreum accord bring a more animalic dimension to the composition. This niche luxury extrait de parfum invites a nostalgic fragrance experience, balancing familiar confectionery impressions with the distinctive, tactile character of Francesca Bianchi's perfumery.
Discover ONCE UPON A TIME at RichandLuxe through carefully prepared fragrance decants in 3 ml, 4 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml sizes, or choose the 100 ml full bottle. Explore this niche luxury perfume in a format that suits your fragrance wardrobe. We ship from California, with complimentary U.S. shipping.
| HEAD NOTES | Pink Pepper, Mandarin |
| HEART NOTES | Almond |
| BASE NOTES | Cotton Candy, Castoreum, Vanilla, Musk |
Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi
Release Year: 2025
Concentration: Extrait de parfum
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Fragrance Profile: Mandarin and almond with cotton candy, vanilla and animalic musk.
Available Sizes: 3 ml, 4 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml decants; 100 ml full bottle
Info About Decant: All decants are carefully prepared from 100% authentic fragrance.
- 3 ml and 4 ml decants are presented in mini luxury glass atomizers with gold-colored caps.
- 6 ml and 12 ml decants are presented in high-quality luxury glass atomizers and placed in individual boxes, as shown in the product images. You may request Blue, Silver, Gold, Purple or Pink at checkout; we will do our best to accommodate your preference.
Storage & Decanting Care: All fragrances are stored in a cool, dark environment to help preserve their integrity. Dedicated measuring equipment is used for each fragrance to maintain purity and prevent cross-contamination.
Disclaimer: RichandLuxe is an independent luxury fragrance retailer and is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the featured brand. All products sold by RichandLuxe are 100% authentic. Brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used solely for product identification. Decants are independently prepared and packaged by RichandLuxe from original retail bottles and are not packaged by the fragrance manufacturer. Full bottles are supplied in their original manufacturer packaging unless expressly stated otherwise.
The RichandLuxe Perspective
Our interest in Once Upon a Time begins with its almond center. Almond can give sweetness a softer, more textured feel, particularly when placed between citrus and a vanilla–cotton-candy base. The musky, animalic dimension offers another point of discovery for anyone who enjoys a gourmand composition with an unconventional accent.
We would associate it with relaxed weekends, a cozy evening or the early days of autumn, when a comforting fragrance palette feels especially appealing. Its nostalgic idea can be enjoyed without treating the perfume as a literal dessert. For someone accustomed to straightforward vanilla scents, this could be a rewarding next exploration; for a more adventurous collector, the contrast of childhood associations and animalic texture is the central attraction.