Under My Skin

Under My Skin by Francesca Bianchi is an unisex extrait de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with grapefruit, lavender and black pepper, moves into bulgarian rose, carnation and orris butter and dries down to musk, castoreum, ambergris, leather, costus and tonka bean. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.

Heart

Bulgarian Rose Fresh, dewy and green. The 'real rose garden' version.
Carnation Spicy, clove-like floral. Old-school and a bit peppery.
Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Castoreum Leathery, smoky and warm. Adds depth and a bit of danger.
Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Costus Smells like unwashed hair and warm skin. Deeply strange.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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