Encounters
Francesca Bianchi's voice is representative not only of the artistic side of perfumery but also for the (self-taught) women working in a field reigned (mostly) by (white) men until not long ago. The wit and cleverness she articulates or imagines her experiences through perfume-making is something that i directly relate to in an almost tangible way. There's a lot of nuance in Francesca Bianchi's creations and her portrayal of each note and accord used to define the backend of a composition in order to enrich and enhance the centerpiece is just as compelling as the way she transmits through fragrances to her audience. Francesca's vision on Encounters is unmatched, even by her previous work, despite always leaving a sign of identity in all of the fragrances she created. Encounters is more accessible compared to the rest, yet there's a noticeable sense of vulnerability crossing through its core that grounds it. And I admire that type of deliberate nakedness for the wa...
