Etruscan Water by Francesca Bianchi

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Etruscan Water is a chypre fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus accord of bergamot, grapefruit, and tangerine, balanced by aromatic basil and petitgrain. At its heart, orris and jasmine lend a powdery, floral touch, while immortelle adds a warm, honeyed facet. The base features oakmoss, vetiver, musk, ambergris, and labdanum, creating a rich, earthy depth with a subtly animalic and resinous character. This perfume blends freshness with complexity for those appreciating refined, layered chypres.

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Moss | Bold

Moss | Bold by Commodity £135.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • oakmoss
  • patchouli
  • petitgrain
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Moss' green and citrus aroma of bergamot, oakmoss and petitgrain amplifies with the added freshness of juniper berry and depth of amber. A bold tonic that satiates the senses.

This is the Bold version of Moss — a powerful, room-filling rendition of its Balanced counterpart, infused with deep, dark notes that’ll make your presence known. Also try Moss | Personal and Moss | Balanced & Expressive.

  • Key notes:
  • angelica root
  • immortelle
  • orris (iris root)
  • osmanthus
  • strawberry
  • tuberose
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

An autumnal picnic in a harvested field. Strawberry chocolate in the pocket of a suede jacket. Roasted barley on the air, a clash of earthy aromatics: angelica, lavender, helichrysum. The bite of whisky, the sweet twang of pear. Dense and fortifying.

  • Key notes:
  • angelica root
  • fennel
  • fougere
  • galbanum
  • mint
  • oakmoss
  • petrichor
  • pine
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green
  • vintage/old school

After the first rains of autumn, the woods exhale salubrious scents of peat, moss and petrichor — the ideal antidote to the scorching summer heat. Chypre-Mousse was first launched in 1914 for the dandies of the new century, and this iteration reinterprets a classic fougere with contemporary materials. This explosively aromatic blend hums with wild mint and fennel in a swirl of earthy oak moss, peppery green angelica and fresh pine. Bring the outdoors in with Chypre-Mousse.

Perfumer: Hugo Lambert

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No. 89

No. 89 by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • geranium
  • neroli
  • nutmeg
  • oakmoss
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • woody

No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.

Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.

No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.

No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.

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Fermo pesca

Fermo pesca by Zanini £360.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • buckwheat
  • capers
  • immortelle
  • oud
  • seaweed
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • #ultra niche
  • Aromagroups:
  • unconventional
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

A rustic sauna on a windswept beach. Outside, the air carries salty ocean waves and the bitter burnt wood of extinguished bonfires. Inside, there’s mineral steam, herbal tinctures and damp skin. Rare ambergris and a cluster of exotic ouds suggest seaweed, leather and sex.

Limited to 40 bottles 58% extrait.

Blended with

Natuna wild oud,
Pontianak wild oud,
Vintage Merauke wild oud,
Ambergris absolute,
Immortelle essential oil,
Myrrh tincture,
Okoume tincture,
Buckwheat tincture,
Caper absolute,
Marigold absolute,
Aloe resin tincture,
Salsola soda tincture,
Seaweed absolute,
Onycha absolute,
Robinia pseudoacacia tincture,
Gardenia absolute,
Jasmine sambac absolute,
Myrtle tincture,
Citron essential oil

 


Important notice:

Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.

These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).

Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). 

Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.

Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

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Audacity

Audacity by Plowden & Fallow £108.00

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  • Key notes:
  • geranium
  • grapefruit
  • juniper
  • oakmoss
  • tobacco
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • woody

A confident potion and a tribute to those who are not only prepared to take a gamble, but relish it, laughing in the face of adversity. For here is an ode to modern day British entrepreneurial optimism, life is moving fast, fortunes are being made and lost, but let’s face it, the journey is where the thrill is at its most potent.

Brash and loud is not Audacity’s style; it is far more refined. This unisex fragrance oozes a level of confident subtle sophistication, with it’s aromatic, citrus qualities ascending from an oriental woody base. Audacity is quietly noticeable, daring and bold, but sees no need to shout about it’s merits; people take notice anyway.

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Resonant

Resonant by Oddity £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • ginger
  • metallic notes
  • petitgrain
  • yuzu
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green
  • marine

A kaleidoscope of metal, volume and zest, with zest provided by yuzu. Alive in an ethereal dream of shimmering clarity, Resonant pulses with addictive hot iron and ozonic citrus, sharpened with ginger.

Master perfumer
David Chieze

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07 Orris+Cacao

07 Orris+Cacao by Raer £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cocoa
  • damp earth accord
  • oakmoss
  • orris (iris root)
  • rosewood
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #savory
  • #sweet
  • #ultra niche
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • woody

A perfume with an indulgently playful heart, constructed around a rare powdery Tuscan Orris Root, with a flirtatious wink of velvety chocolate Cacao Bean. Seductive Moroccan Neroli and sensual Brazilian Bois de Rose is mated with a fiery Sichuan Peppercorn and earthy French Oakmoss. A mischievous and enigmatic perfume full of spirited beauty.

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Eastern Veil

Eastern Veil by Ylem £190.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • maple syrup
  • oakmoss
  • orris (iris root)
  • popcorn
  • Tags:
  • #savory
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Inspired by the filigree formation of the Eastern Veil nebula, this extrait captures the interplay of light, darkness, sweetness and depth. Warm, salty-gourmand accents of popcorn and maple syrup meet subtle spices, while soft woody and iris notes give the scent a weightless structure. Like the nebula itself, Eastern Veil is a play of shimmering facets that continuously reveal new dimensions. A fragrance for those who seek to throw their glow into the darkest corners.

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

About Etruscan Water by Francesca Bianchi

What are the main characteristics of Etruscan Water by Francesca Bianchi?
Etruscan Water is a chypre fragrance combining fresh citrus notes with powdery orris and floral jasmine. Its base features oakmoss, vetiver, musk, ambergris, and labdanum, resulting in a complex, earthy, and slightly animalic scent.
How does Etruscan Water differ from these similar fragrances?
While these fragrances share several notes with Etruscan Water, each introduces unique elements such as smoky, gourmand, or fougere accords that alter the overall character. Etruscan Water balances fresh, powdery, and resinous facets with a distinctive layered complexity.
Are these fragrances suitable for someone looking for a fresh chypre?
Several fragrances on this list, like No. 89, Audacity, and L’OR DE LOUIS, offer fresh citrus and green elements typical of chypres. However, some lean towards smoky, sweet, or animalic variations, so preferences for freshness versus warmth should guide the choice.