Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers Extrait

Description

Sticky Fingers is a rock-chic patchouli: tobacco, leather and powdery iris, worn loose. Francesca Bianchi took its name from the 1971 Rolling Stones album whose cover she passed every day at a record shop near her studio, and released it in 2020. Coriander and cinnamon open it, patchouli, iris butter, sandalwood and heliotrope form the heart, and musk, castoreum, leather, tobacco and tonka make the base. The house calls it wild yet carefree and sensual rather than sweet, and wearers agree it is dark and warm without being a gourmand.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Coriander, Cinnamon
• Heart: Iris Butter, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Heliotrope
• Base: Musk, Castoreum, Leather, Tobacco, Tonka Bean

Performance

Longevity: Long. It is a 25% extrait and the house quotes around 12 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate to strong in the first hours.
Projection: A few feet early on, then it settles close.

An honest note: the castoreum and leather give it a slightly animalic edge. That is by design.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Winter, for evenings, nights out and weekends. Unisex. Skip it if you prefer clean or fresh fragrances; this one is earthy and dark.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Francesca Bianchi
House: Francesca Bianchi Perfumes, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Launched: 2020, with no reformulation on record

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Patchouli with leather and castoreum is personal, so test it first. A hand-poured 1mL decant is $5.99. Our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial filled halfway, so the vial will look half full. That is the correct amount.

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FAQ

Why is it called Sticky Fingers?
It is named after the 1971 Rolling Stones album, which inspired its rock-chic mood.

What does it smell like?
Earthy patchouli and tobacco over soft, powdery iris, with leather and tonka in the drydown.

Does it contain oud?
No. The darkness comes from patchouli, tobacco, leather and castoreum.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.