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Francesca Bianchi Encounter — perfume poster

Francesca Bianchi

Encounter

2023 · Unisex · Amber & Resinous

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Accord profile

amber15%woody13%citrus11%balsamic10%aromatic9%oud9%warm spicy9%musky8%fresh spicy8%powdery8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Encounter opens with a bright but grounded citrus blend: orange and bergamot lifted by coriander, cassis, and a whisper of lavender. The heart turns dense and powdery, as iris butter and rose meet angelica and cinnamon, creating a spicy, almost old-world floral core. The base is a collector's playground: agarwood (oud), benzoin, Peru balsam, castoreum, ambergris, sandalwood, and cedarwood. This is not a shy perfume; it is a rich, resinous woody spicy scent with pronounced amber and balsamic facets. The oud is present but tamed by sweet balsams and animalic castoreum, giving a vintage-leaning depth. It suits collectors who appreciate complex, transitional compositions and don't mind a bold projection. Best for cool weather, evening wear, or when you want a scent that feels like a discovery. Unisex in the truest sense, it leans slightly masculine due to the castoreum and oud, but the iris and rose keep it balanced.

中文簡介

Encounter 以橙、佛手柑、芫荽、黑醋栗和薰衣草開場,柑橘明亮卻帶草本辛香。中調鳶尾脂、玫瑰、當歸與肉桂交織,粉質花香中透出溫暖辛辣。基調是收藏家的樂園:沉香、安息香、秘魯香脂、海狸香、龍涎香、檀香與雪松,樹脂感濃郁,琥珀與巴爾薩木氣息突出。沉香被甜香脂與動物感海狸香包裹,散發復古深度。適合喜歡複雜、層次分明且擴香力強的香水收藏家。冷天、夜晚或想與眾不同時使用最佳。中性偏陽剛,但鳶尾與玫瑰平衡了整體。

Reference data

HouseFrancesca Bianchi
NameEncounter
Launched2023
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
Notes recorded16
Accords10

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