Obsessive Devotion

Obsessive Devotion by Francesca Bianchi is an unisex extrait de parfum from 2023 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, moves into peach, pink pepper, ylang-ylang and champaca and dries down to iris, leather, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.

Heart

Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Champaca Warm magnolia relative — tea-like, fruity and slightly waxy.

Dry-down

Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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