How it smells
It smells mostly leather and gourmand. Honey and mimosa at the top, orris and peach in the middle and leather and castoreum at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Lover's Tale notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Francesca Bianchi The Lover's Tale EDP in detail
The Lover's Tale EDP comes from Francesca Bianchi. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €131. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Baz.
Will people notice The Lover's Tale?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. The Spirit Of Dubai Baz spreads further.
Francesca Bianchi perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Byzantine Amber unisex, Libertine Neroli unisex and Etruscan Water.
The Lover's Tale for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Ungaro Diva is a lighter match.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and gourmand smells and notes like orris and leather. Less obvious notes include aldehydes, heliotrope and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
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. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like The Lover's Tale, try these
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (7 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Baz (10 shared notes) and Ungaro Diva (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did The Lover's Tale come out?
It came out in 2018.
Is The Lover's Tale unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 9 to 12 hours on skin.