The Essence is a 2024 Limited Edition release from luxury niche perfumer Francesca Bianchi, who treats perfumery as "an intellectual process," inspired by "the power of what it means to be human, by the wish to connect with people’s inner life, the desire to spark an emotion in them and make them feel at home in their own bodies, offer solace, or just a quick fix for a bad day."
Animalic notes, Violet, Suede, Iso-E-Super
From Francesca Bianchi:
"The idea was to create a fragrance that embodies the core essence, or DNA, found in all of my creations. I wanted this scent to act not just as a standalone fragrance but as a booster — a product you can layer to amplify the presence and projection of other perfumes.
This booster can be used in multiple ways. If you have a scent that feels too subtle or lacks projection, you can spray this on top or underneath to give it a powerful boost and enhance its diffusion.
Designed with versatility in mind, it carries the signature animalic touch of Francesca, paired with facets of iris.
If worn alone, it offers a simpler, more straightforward essence compared to the usual complexity of Francesca’s main perfumes. It’s designed to elevate and enhance, yet remains easily wearable on its own, with a soft and comforting character.
This is an experiment, the idea is going to develop and maybe end up in a catalog edition."
Fragrance Vault is an official stockist of Francesca Bianchi,