SARAH BAKER has landed at IndieScents, "ISN'T THAT PEACHY!"
After Francesca Bianchi graduated from studies in art history in Florence, her passion for perfume making started, with a book on natural perfumery and a handful of essential oils. At the time, Francesca was also into alchemy, though it took her a while to understand the connection with perfume making. Since then, she has been studying and experimenting. She has has resided in many cities - Florence, Berlin, Luxembourg, Amsterdam - while working in art-book publishing.
"My perfumes are conceived and fully handcrafted by me from initial spark to final bottling and packing in my laboratory in Amsterdam. I take care not only of the creation, but also of producing the concentrate, filtering it, and packing each perfume by hand. The constant search for quality material is not just crucial for the achievement of the perfume, but is an ever-lasting passion to which I am compelled to surrender.
Actual circumstances, states of mind and intuitions fraught with a troubling, sensorial, emotional or spiritual meaning are the source of my inspiration. These are my epiphanies. I am not interested in merely copying their smell, but in conjuring them up and, at the same time, expressing the emotional thrill I experience during these epiphanic occurrences.
The creation of a perfume is a very long and complex process, and it takes me a hermit's life to devise a formula that I then blend, holding my breath at every drop I add, as in a sacred ritual. At those ecstatic and silent moments, I feel like an alchemist which through a transformation gives birth to something new, which is not the simple addition of different materials." - Francesca Bianchi
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Rosa Raimunda emerges as a fragrant ode to the captivating narratives of the Spanish cinematic gem, Volver. Inspired by the kaleidoscope of colors that define each female character in the film, this...
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Cornwall Rose is inspired by the picturesque garden of perfumer Prin Lomros's sister. It's nestled in the heart of Cornwall, England, where the land meets the sea in a stunning display of natural...
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Fleur de Lune is a fragrance that transports you to a celestial realm where the moon’s gentle radiance illuminates a garden of blooming flowers. It captures the essence of moonlit nights, combining...
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A captivating perfume that weaves together the essence of autumn and the irresistible allure of yuzu and vanilla. It paints a sensorial portrait of a serene autumnal setting, where the air is tinged...
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An exquisite olfactory creation of nature’s sweetness and exotic allure. Opening with the succulent and juicy top note of ripe muskmelon, it immediately envelopes you in its refreshing and fruity...
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Inspired by François Ozon’s evocative film Été 85(Summer of 85), unfolding like a sun-drenched memory of first love, capturing the essence of youth and the bittersweet nature of fleeting moments...
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Concrete Forest transports you to the heart of Tokyo’s urban landscape, where the juxtaposition of nature and city life creates a unique harmony. It is an olfactory journey that embodies the spirit...
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Muscat Jasmine Tea is a refreshing and uplifting fragrance that captures the essence of summer in a single bottle. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin, and lemon zest, invigorating the...
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Imagine a lively market in Thailand, where the air is fragrant with the scents of exotic fruits and blooming flowers. Stalls burst with colours. “Red Lime Soda” is inspired by the beloved Thai...
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The caramel-oud that's worth its weight in gold Gold Spot’s inspiration comes from the gilded heyday of Hollywood. The gold spot is what lighting technicians called that perfect spot
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Sparkling tidepools, songs of glistening mermaids. A sense of the ocean permeates all layers of this alluring, aquatic fragrance. Inspired by Botticelli’
