elemiOpens with
Ozonic notesHeart
OakmossDries down to
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The Mariner's Rhyme
A seafarer's cabin at dawn, where the scent of sea air mixes with the warmth of a just-lit fire and the earthy richness of aged wood.
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The Mariner's RhymePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessLalique Pour Homme · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
The Mariner's Rhyme by Francesca Bianchi, launched in 2024, is an Oriental Fougere that captures the essence of a seafarer’s journey. The composition opens with elemi and bergamot, creating a bright, ozonic freshness that feels like standing on deck during a crisp morning sail. As it evolves, lavender and grapefruit add aromatic warmth, while iris and orange blossom bring a soft floral undertone. The base notes of oakmoss, frankincense, patchouli, and amber anchor the fragrance with earthy depth and woody richness.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The ozonic top notes are bright but fade within an hour, while the earthy base notes develop slowly over time. This fragrance is best worn in cooler weather when you want a subtle yet enduring presence.
Fig. 01 — The Mariner's Rhyme, 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
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 16%.