House of Matriarch Francesca
How it smells
It smells mostly violet and powdery. Bergamot and cactus at the top, bellflower and magnolia in the middle and musk and orris at the base.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Francesca 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
House of Matriarch Francesca in detail
Francesca comes from House of Matriarch.
Francesca longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Stella Mccartney Pop Bluebell. Base notes like musk and orris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Francesca price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lancôme Variety and Stella Mccartney Pop Bluebell but less than Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is violet (100%), followed by powdery and tuberose. You will probably like it if you enjoy violet and powdery smells and notes like bellflower and musk. Less obvious notes include green notes, muguet and oud. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
More from House of Matriarch
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Sacre Noir unisex, A World Of Blue unisex and Nouveaunille unisex.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Stella Mccartney Pop Bluebell and Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy.
If you like Francesca, try these
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Stella Mccartney Pop Bluebell (5 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Francesca?
Spring.
Can men wear Francesca?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.