A soft veil of smoke slowly settles over the darkness. Cinnamon and black pepper sharpens the silhouette, dry wisps of elemi and incense unfold, rosemary anchors. Leather, woods and earthy tones seep in with silent depth. By the end, a restrained warmth lingers like an afterglow. All Black reveals without showing.
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Under My Skin by Francesca Bianchi is an oriental woody fragrance combining spicy black pepper, fresh lavender, and bright grapefruit with a rich floral heart of orris, carnation, and rose. The base reveals a complex blend of leather, castoreum, resins like peru and tolu balm, ambergris, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka beans, costus, and oakmoss. Its layered structure balances animalic and powdery qualities with warm, resinous depth. Those drawn to sensual, smoky, and sophisticated compositions with a floral-spicy edge will find this scent compelling.
Hey Bitch! by Ourte £115.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- labdanum
- leather
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
“Hey Bitch! You smell fucking good.” In Perfume World, that’s what we call a result. Hey Bitch! raises eyebrows with its dissonance between buttery, blowsy orange blossom and tough, bitter leather. Tangy rhubarb at the top snaps its fingers in your face, before dissolving into a blur of suedey iris and milky sandalwood. The dance between bitter and sweet keeps you on your toes throughout, conjuring hints of…what? Photocopier ink? Coffee? For sure it conjures ambered black leather, Bitch!
Le Régent by Oriza L. Legrand £155.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- ambergris
- benzoin
- peru balm
- tolu balm
- Aromagroups:
- vintage/old school
- woody
Le Régent explores the origins of the Maison Oriza L. Legrand, back in the 18th century when it was called Parfumerie Oriza de Fargeon-Aîné at the “Perfumed Court” of King Louis XV. This luscious, powdery amber harnesses Peru balsam with its sweet smoky warmth, along with Tolu balsam’s dark vanilla resin. Benzoin extends the puffy-wuffiness, while guaiac wood and leather solidify the softness.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
Giardinodiercole by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
701 Eau de Cyprès by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- eucalyptus
- grapefruit
- incense
- nutmeg
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- transparent
A fresh herbaceous blend with a sunny grapefruit at the center of the composition.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 701 if you like cool spices such as cardamom, sunny citrus nuances and refreshing greenness of eucalyptus.
Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza.
All Black by Insenf £125.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- castoreum
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- incense
- rosemary
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
Sombra by D:SOL MMXVI £170.00
- Key notes:
- animalic notes
- black pepper
- fecal nuance
- geranium
- leather
- oud
- rose
- saffron
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
The colors of the day are melting. In the shadows, feelings take surprising shapes. The night is calling. Softness is in the air. Silent connections form. The alchemy is real. Two shadows. One.
Sombra is a dirty shadow of tough rose and oud, spiced with saffron and nutmeg. Tolu balsam bathes the composition in a twilight effect of almost-sweet tobacco and leather, for an animalic result that purrs.
White Rose by Floris £100.00
- Key notes:
- carnation
- orris (iris root)
- powdery notes
- rose
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Originally created at the Jermyn Street shop by Mr John Floris in the early 1800s. Devoted wearers of the fragrance have included Florence Nightingale, and Lord Admiral Nelson is reported to have bought Floris White Rose for his mistress, Lady Hamilton.
White Rose is a classic take on a classic theme. This perfume is quite stately in its introvert elegance. Carnations meet a bouquet of other flowers and in the powdery mist of orris it's not quite possible to tell the fresh roses from spicy carnations.
702 Encens Privé by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- incense
- lavender
- peru balm
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Bon Parfumeur add another tome on their shelf of fresh crisp woody genre.
702 is a mix of rich incense balanced with earthy bitter sweet freshness of lavender.
PS: Bon Parfumeur chose a magnificent quality of lavender from the South of France, produced by IFF-LMR. This supreme olfactory quality makes all the difference.
Kajal III by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- grapefruit
- lavender
- lemon
- neroli
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Symbolically, three is a powerful number which represents the wholeness of a completed cycle — the past, the present, the future. We are not defined by our hardships, but by how we confront them: the discipline of optimism, the courage of resolve. Kajal III, with its burst of ginger and citrus anchored by cleansing lavender and enfolding amber, has been created to honor all forms of determination and fortitude.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathis
Love In A Mist by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- grapefruit
- lavender
- mint
- rosemary
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
This fragrance captures the essence of a Chinese summer — the tingling mint and cool eucalyptus of dusky mountain air, the aromatics of shiso, lavender and chamomile as the darkness deepens, the grounding woods and greens of cypress, vetiver and galbanum. A dream of summer rewritten — nostalgic and gently magical.
Perfumer: Jin Yongshan
About Under My Skin by Francesca Bianchi
- How does Under My Skin differ from these similar fragrances?
- Under My Skin combines a complex mix of spicy, floral, resinous, leathery, and animalic notes with a warm oriental woody base. The fragrances listed share some of these elements but vary in emphasis, with some focusing more on smoky, fresh, or powdery facets, and others highlighting animalic or resinous nuances. None replicate its full layered complexity.
- Which notes make Under My Skin distinctive?
- Black pepper, lavender, grapefruit, and orris form the aromatic and floral heart, while leather, castoreum, peru balm, tolu balm, ambergris, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka beans, costus, and oakmoss create a rich, deep oriental woody base with animalic and powdery accents.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Many of these scents, including those with fresher or powdery notes, can be worn during the day, while those emphasising leather, castoreum, or smoky resins tend toward evening wear. Personal preference and occasion will guide the best choice.









