The Dark Side, from Francesca Bianchi was released in 2016. The perfumer behind this creation is Francesca Bianchi. The notes are Amber, Cedarwood, Honey, Incense, Iris, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes, Styrax, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet.
The Dark Side is a scent which evokes a distant memory of covered spice markets and a bustling nightlife, as it is inspired by the city of Marrakesh. It’s an oriental, but not as you know it - the scent is an intensely rich and complex display of rare and exotic smells, enough to transport you completely to another world. The base of this perfume is made up of a traditional Amber accord, with its sweet resinous facets amplified by the inclusion of chewy styrax, as well as soft woods. Overlaying this, is a rich darkness of dry incense and earthy patchouli, casting a shadow over the sweetness to pull you further into the night. Above all, you’re blasted by an intense concoction of honeyed spices - the warmth of this deliciously aromatic sweetness is incredibly captivating, I could spend hours trying to describe it. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t a fan of this fragrance initially. I didn’t think it smelled bad, I just dismissed it early on, assuming I knew the depth of its allure and composition. The more I test it the more I realise I was wrong, and at this point realise I actually rather love it. To me, this is a scent you have to spend time with and really form a relationship with.
The Dark Side is a scent which evokes a distant memory of covered spice markets and a bustling nightlife, as it is inspired by the city of Marrakesh. It’s an oriental, but not as you know it - the scent is an intensely rich and complex display of rare and exotic smells, enough to transport you completely to another world. The base of this perfume is made up of a traditional Amber accord, with its sweet resinous facets amplified by the inclusion of chewy styrax, as well as soft woods. Overlaying this, is a rich darkness of dry incense and earthy patchouli, casting a shadow over the sweetness to pull you further into the night. Above all, you’re blasted by an intense concoction of honeyed spices - the warmth of this deliciously aromatic sweetness is incredibly captivating, I could spend hours trying to describe it. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t a fan of this fragrance initially. I didn’t think it smelled bad, I just dismissed it early on, assuming I knew the depth of its allure and composition. The more I test it the more I realise I was wrong, and at this point realise I actually rather love it. To me, this is a scent you have to spend time with and really form a relationship with.