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The Lover's Tale by Francesca Bianchi — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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The Lover's Tale by Francesca Bianchi

Francesca Bianchi· 2018

The Lover's Tale

7.6320

Mostly honey and mimosa, warmed by leather.

LeatheryAnimalFloralSpicyWoody

Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi

Scent profile

Top notes

HoneyMimosaAldehydesBergamot

Heart notes

OrrisPeachHeliotropeEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose

Base notes

Leather

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

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91%

Spring

74%

Summer

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Fall

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Day

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Night

100%

Where

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78%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

92%

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