What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and earthy. Artemisia and bergamot at the top, bulgarian rose and geranium in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Etruscan Water notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Francesca Bianchi Etruscan Water EDP
Francesca Bianchi is the house behind Etruscan Water EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Francesca Bianchi
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Byzantine Amber unisex, Libertine Neroli unisex and The Black Knight.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Jaguar.
Etruscan Water price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €141. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Jaguar.
Is Etruscan Water your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by earthy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and earthy smells and notes like bulgarian rose and amber. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, iris and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
If you like Etruscan Water, try these
Similar picks to try: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (7 shared notes), Jaguar (8 shared notes), Chanel Pour Monsieur (8 shared notes) and Boucheron (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Boucheron starts from €55.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can I wear Etruscan Water to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Etruscan Water come out?
It came out in 2019.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.