HoneyOpens with
OrrisHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Francesca Bianchi · Sold as unisex
The Lover's Tale
A quiet library where the scent of aged leather and soft florals intertwine, capturing a moment of serene intimacy.
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The Lover's TalePremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessExtreme Leather · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
The Lover's Tale by Francesca Bianchi was launched in 2018 as an ode to the complex and enduring nature of love. The composition opens with honey, mimosa, and aldehydes before diving into a heart of orris, peach, heliotrope, Egyptian jasmine, and Bulgarian rose. These florals are then grounded by a base of leather, castoreum, musk, labdanum, oakmoss, sandalwood, and vetiver, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both intimate and lasting. Francesca Bianchi's expertise in blending natural and synthetic notes is evident here, resulting in a scent that speaks to the heart as much as it does to the nose.
Apply The Lover's Tale to your pulse points, allowing it an hour or so to fully bloom on skin. Its rich base notes will linger throughout the day, making it ideal for evening wear or special occasions.
Fig. 01 — The Lover's Tale, Francesca Bianchi
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Francesca Bianchi
A self-taught cult perfumer in AmsterdamFrancesca Bianchi is an Italian-born perfumer who studied History of Art, specializing in the twentieth century, before working in art book publishing across Florence, Berlin, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.
Designer Francesca Bianchi
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 19%.