{"product_id":"sample-francesca-bianchi-the-dark-side-extrait","title":"Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side Extrait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dark Side is a honeyed incense built on resins, woods and a smoky, oud-style accord.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in 2016 by Italian perfumer \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesca Bianchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, who composes every scent in her Amsterdam-based line herself, it was inspired by two trips to Marrakesh and the markets and streets she found there. Honey, spices, iris and violet lead into sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, amber, styrax, incense, patchouli and vanilla. Reviewers describe a smooth, creamy woody-amber, a little smoky, brightened by the honey. People tend to love it or not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, Spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iris, Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber, Styrax, Incense, Patchouli, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: the house publishes these notes in two tiers (honey, spices, iris and violet above; the woods and resins below). The split between top and heart follows how the scent unfolds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long. It is a 25% extrait and the house rates it among its longest-lasting; skin will vary, but it usually outlasts a full day on fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, rich rather than loud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arm's length at first, then a close, warm aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn honest note:\u003c\/em\u003e because it divides opinion, a sample is the sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for Fall and Winter evenings, dinners and nights out. Unisex. Skip it for summer heat or a small shared office: honey and incense grow dense in warm, still air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extrait de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francesca Bianchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francesca Bianchi Perfumes, Amsterdam, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016, with no reformulation on record\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hand-poured \u003cstrong\u003e1mL decant is $4.99\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough for several full wears, and a \u003cstrong\u003e5mL is $19.99\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial filled halfway, so the vial will look half full. That is the correct amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Venba sample is decanted from a factory-sealed bottle, never diluted, never mixed. We have filled \u003cstrong\u003e200,000+ orders\u003c\/strong\u003e and hold a \u003cstrong\u003e4.9★ Trustpilot\u003c\/strong\u003e rating. Free U.S. shipping on orders $100+, with hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes The Dark Side contain oud?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot agarwood. The house built its dark core around an oud-style accord of its own, with incense, styrax and amber supplying the depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney and spice over smoky incense, then a creamy, resinous amber with sandalwood and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it men's or women's?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a 1mL sample last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral wears. It is an extrait, so one or two sprays is a full application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"1mL Sample","offer_id":51796957135015,"sku":"1-0651","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mL Sample","offer_id":51796957167783,"sku":"5T-0651","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL Sample","offer_id":51796957200551,"sku":"10-0651","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/2589\/0983\/files\/1_28e2be87-44f3-4caa-846d-9aa2ffca41b3.png?v=1793869416","url":"https:\/\/crewattireoo.store\/products\/sample-francesca-bianchi-the-dark-side-extrait","provider":"CREWATTIRE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}