10 perfumes in similar style to The Lover's Tale by Francesca Bianchi

I’ve calculated the distance
From my steady hand to your heart
And I honed the blade on my anger
Now I stand behind you in the dark

Tom McRae

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Revenge is a leather chypre pfeaturing tobacco, a hot asphalt accord, and just a touch of exotic heady lilies melting in summer air. The character of the perfume is ambivalent: both bitter and dry and at the same time smooth ambery.

Important notice:

Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are 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 her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.

However, Anna advises 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. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

For the lovers of vintage chypres and Murakami’s twisted imaginary worlds.

Nimitr is a classic chypre meticulously following the canonic complexity and list of components. It opens with an aldehydes gala. There is the signature chypre leathery labdanum background and in between there is birch tar, oak moss, civet and a dozen of other dark, smoky and spicy elements.

The conceptual inspiration comes form Murakami’s story of two lonely hearts observing each other and the universe. One with a liking for sartorial elegance and jazz.

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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An intense, smoky herbal blend that, like all of Anna's creations, will transport you to an imaginary landscape.

It's inspired by Cossacks, the soldier-farmers who live in the steppes in the south of Russia, accomplished horsemen guarding the borders since the days of Catherine the Great.

You are welcome to devise your own story, but here at Bloom, we imagine a young Cossack resting among haystacks and wild herbs, smoking his clay pipe while contemplating the starry sky. His friends are sitting by the open fire nearby. Smoke is wafting through wild thyme and wormwood.

Starring

(these fragrant materials reanacted the Young Cossack story):

galbanum CO2 extract
artemisia annia essential oil
artemisia absinthium essential oil
immortel absolute
Seville lavender abs
thyme essential oil
tarragon essential oil
davana essential oil
guayak wood essential oil.
rose de May absolute
Morrocan rose  absolute
cumin CO2 extract
frankincense absolute
petitgrain essential oil
geranium leaves absolute
myrth essential oil
costus absolute
oakmoss absolute
patchouli essential oil
labdanum absolute
tabacco absolute
tonka bean absolute
agarwood essential oil
vetiver essential oil
castoreum tinctura

Important notice:

Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are 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 her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.

However, Anna advises 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. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

September 1757, Casino Venier, Venice

A powdery floral fragrance based on authentic 18th century cosmetic formulas.

A coquettish floral capturing the decadence of 18th century Venice, its rococo interiors and clandestine affairs: a powdery blend of black violet, blush rose, and chamomile nestled on an impossibly soft base of dusty iris and subtle, animalic amber. 

The fragrance opens with the warmth of rich rum, unfolding on the skin like a lover’s caress. Spicy nutmeg adds intrigue, while creamy almond offers a soft, comforting embrace.

The heart reveals layers of velvety suede paired with the seductive allure of heliotrope, while Mugane adds a fresh, verdant touch.

The base erupts into a sensual display of earthy gaiac wood, creamy sandalwood, and a touch of decadent honey, leaving a lingering trail of erotic vanilla.

L’ANIMAL invites you to unleash your inner beast, a reminder that at our core, we are all animals inside.

INSPIRATION
UNLEASH YOUR PRIMAL INSTINCTS. EMBRACE THE WILD.
L’ANIMAL is an olfactory journey that captures the essence of human desire and the untamed wilderness, bottled in a provocative yet refined blend.

PERFUMER
CÉCILE MATTON

Part of the Houbigant's galaxy of opulent florals.

Mon Boudoir was created by Master Perfumer Robert Bienaimé and originally was launched in 1919. It was Queen Marie of Romania signature perfume. On the occasion of the centenary of the formula Houbigant revived this inimitable perfume for us to admire and indulge in.

Mon Boudour is an opulent incensy chypre with an animalic touch (a nod to dark musks - the prevalent base note in the early 20^th century formulas). The animalic layer is built from tart rose, the balsamic Tahitian vanilla, ylang-ylang and ambergris.

There is also a luxurious powdery nuance woven from orris, heliotrope, and benzoin.

Perfume set 4х18 ml (Black Gold, Music of Mountains, Heart of Alma-Ata, Wind of the Great Steppe)

An excellent option option for a gift for a discerning perfume lover. Packed in a luxurious gift box made of design cardboard in ethnic style, the four bottles of 18 ml each, from the AURA OF KAZAKHSTAN collection. Each fragrance in the set is provided with a vintage postcard of the corresponding theme in two languages.

An important note from the brand: "Every production batch of MAAI might smell quite differently from the previous one due to the large amount of natural organic materials used in its composition".

MAAI is a bold and sophisticated chypre. A perfume experiment, it is not a fragrance for the faint of heart but for those who have mourned the loss of vintage glamour with an animalic edge. Black-tie galas seem like a perfect occasion for this incredibly opulent, concentrated scent, but so are moments when you want to seduce with naked sensuality. Maai’s unconventional floral heart beats with such wildness and passion, it feel almost alive. Yet, at the end of the day, everything pales before that luxurious oakmoss which is piled on in such lavish layers that it took our breath away. Maai is the epitome of sophistication in the grandest tradition of haute perfumery, and we’re sure its timeless beauty will impress even the most jaded connoisseur.

Layer after layer Maai will be changing on your skin smelling different for an infinite number of times.

For advanced perfume users.

“…I cannot overstate the joy that smelling something like this provides. It’s like sitting in the front row at the Vienna Philharmonic after listening to two months’ worth of ringtones: the sound is so glorious you don’t care if they play Die Fledermaus. And Maai is far better than that even, a big-boned, animalic woody chypre seemingly laden with every magnificent material we knew and loved…”

Luca Turin

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

How many beautiful incense fragrances do we need? At least one more.

Presenting Soul of My Soul, a soft cloud of smooth sandalwood, creamy sweet rose, powdery fresh orris root and vanilla.

Inspiration:

“He breathes into my ear
until my soul
takes on His fragrance.
He is the soul of my soul –
How can I escape?
But why would any soul in this world
want to escape from the Beloved?”

Rumi