Under My Skin by Francesca Bianchi - Review

[@francescabianchi1408]

Wow Pep, I touched / moved / got the shivers. You really touched the heart of it.

[@TheScentinel]

Francesca Bianchi this made my day.💕

[@gail3633]

Wow! How can anyone not want to sample this after such an evocative and wonderful review 💜

[@TheScentinel]

Gail Williams thank you so much. It is a wonderfully evocative perfume.

[@rayramillies9434]

I love how you describe and evoke the whole rich experience of wearing perfume, so thoughtful and engaging.

[@mrspress8057]

I’m sampling this today...it’s gorgeous!! If it performs well enough...I think this will be my next FB purchase. This review matches the beauty of this scent...great job!

[@kateaye3506]

I adore Francesca's Angel Dust. Such an exquisite scent. If this new one is as evocative, I'm keen to try it. Her other two are lovely, I must add!

[@varunu4176]

For many unmentionable reasons, this scent is going to be very personal for life. I'll be trying hard to grab a bottle through someone overseas. Loved the review!

[@Tommelise]

Hi Pep! What happend with your background? Nice see you reviewing this scent. I remember Francesca presented one version of this scent in Pitti Fragranze and I am looking forward to smell the final creation and to review it. I really enjoy her work, it absolutely matches with my taste. Like your description! Haven't seen Sebastian's and Lola's one. Do they find it challenging? Your way of describing scents is appealing to me. You are one of a few reviewers I watch. BTW, Francescas fragrances are really very long lasting!

[@TheScentinel]

Tommelise your comments are very kind Yana. If this one is the typical quality Francesca produces, then i want to try all. I am just experimenting with background and lighting after getting some feedback.

[@brucesouthers4899]

Great review as usual. Under My Skin is one of my favorites!

[@gunmetal2445]

Great review. It does sound like you were moved by this scent and to me thats what makes a perfume worth it. I thought this was a very beautiful blend, and actually somewhat wearable. It does smell like she uses real Mysore sandalwood which is a plus for a santal freak like me. Masque Milano's Montecristo and LM Parfums Hard Leather are close siblings to Under My Skin (they share a similar central accord). But those 2 are seriously hardcore animalic but i figure you might be interested in sampling those 2 based on similarities. Under My Skin is the (much) more elegant and wearable sibling. I'm seriously considering getting a bottle for myself.

[@amoypiranian]

Wow you killed it Pep, im so suprised about your take on this, so happy and love it so much, hope to buy this soon and you and Sebastian killed this scent my goodness😊

[@mrspress8057]

Beautiful review...subscribed! I have been longing to try this one...now I must get a sample!! Do you happen to know if/how this compares to Skin on Skin by L’Artisan Parfumeur?

[@TheScentinel]

Mrs Press thank you so much.

[@TheScentinel]

+Mrs Press i haven't tried Skin on Skin, but now i want to.😁

[@MrSillage]

Ohh... This sounds awesome! I saw SEBASTIAN and Lola's video. Lol. It's like you guys are playing tag with shouting each other out! I'm excited to be able to try this this weekend (ordered a sample) great review Pep!

[@MrSillage]

HOLY CRAP PEP, THE WAY YOU DESCRIBED THIS AS, " A FIRST INTERACTION WITH A LOVER.." AND SO ON WAS ABSOLUTE GENIUS. SOUNDS SO SO BEAUTIFUL... SHIT I SHOULD'VE JUST BOUGHT A WHOLE BOTTLE! THIS REVIEW IS AB-SO-LUTLY INCREDIBLE!!👍👍

[@bernie7772]

Sounded like immersion therapy for fragrances! What an intriguing description. You seem sincerely connected to this fragrance. It does sound personal. I have got to try this. Wonderful review, Pep. Thank you, sir.

[@markgardner9392]

Just ordered a bottle of this--I know blind-buying is a no-no but from everything I've heard and read it seems right up my alley.

[@TheScentinel]

Hope you love it as much as i do

[@TheCriticalVirgo]

Very interested in this one. No worries of cold weather performance here in South Florida. Wonder how this would perform on my sponge skin.

[@TheScentinel]

TheCriticalVirgo well this lasted on me we have been having warm humid weather. Hope you get to sample.

[@cranborile]

Great review Pep! Sounds very intriguing & now a must try for me. Thank you :)

[@Amyleonhardt947]

Ok I received my samples and I need more time with them, but Under My Skin is not as intimate as I thought it would be-maybe it’s the lavender but this reminds me of shaving cream. Both this and Sex and the Sea share a saltiness/ambergris, which is nice, as well as I think iris in both? Not as animalic as I expected, but maybe further testing reveals more.

[@aggieunda3354]

Hi, I love your review. I am looking for a scent that evokes these feelings, so I'm excited to buy a sample. Have you tried it in cold weather now? it's super cold and snowy where I am, and I thinking it might be a good one in winter, more so than " Sex and the Sea". Could I please have your opinion?

[@TheScentinel]

It is at its best in cold weather

[@aggieunda3354]

Awesome, thanks! Can't wait to order it

[@richardkeys6680]

Great review Pep - very well articulated.

[@TheScentinel]

Thank you

[@Puddycat00]

No this is not one for me. Sticky Fingers is more my taste. Under my skin is weird. It’s not bad, just not full bottle worthy. You described it perfectly. And it’s why I don’t like it. I don’t want to smell like this “perfume”

[@anas.9155]

I really enjoyed your take on it. Very descriptive review, but not in a vulgar way by any means ... rather erotic I'd say, like a silent contemplation of Titian's Venus and Adonis.

[@TheScentinel]

Ana Perfume it means a lot coming from you. 😊

[@inthenameoflove2962]

After smelling all the samples from Francesca line, I bought this one Under My Skin ( my fav. 😘❤️💯👌🏼 ) and Sex and the Sea Neroli. Love love the smell, it’s sexy, sensual and attractive. 🥰

[@PaapMezilane]

Yet another wonderful review! I tried the sample of this, and together with the black knight and lovers story, it is part of the trio, that brings an existential vibe to the table. It is carnal and almost smells like hospital in the beginning. Yet it is nothing but beautiful and sexy and life appreciating indeed. Also babies are born in hospitals. Lives are saved, but not always... There is power and fragility, life and death woven into it. Where as the black knight is like more theatrical in a way, but goes in the same direction I think. TBK somehow reminded me of don Quixote, which is funny, pathetic and but every bit as existential and humane.... And the lovers story is the most hedonistic and comforting but still.... Vulnerable . All beautiful pieces of art. Not edgy or challenging at all. Just very-very real.... I love, that there is no show off in the FB frags, that I´ve tried. Best whishes!

[@hannakenner1611]

I love your accent and love this review.

[@TheScentinel]

hanna kenner thank you very much.

[@Tyronieus]

Wow, awesome review.

[@johndavid4007]

Someone should make a perfume that smells like the sex you have after 20 years of marriage. They could call it, "Lowered Expectations."

[@TheScentinel]

John David "Dust".

[@1928flash]

I almost sprayed my coffee reading this!!! LMAO

[@francescabianchi1408]

:) that is a good idea, John, I would call it 'miracle'

[@TheCriticalVirgo]

Best comment!! Literally spit out my water😂😂😂😂

[@johndavid4007]

Just a heads up for anyone located in the states. You can buy this at IndieScents.com.

[@FernandoGarcia-qe3oc]

Just ordered the sample pack. I agree sexual wearable scent. Try Sex by the Sea

[@TheScentinel]

I have a review of it.

[@wimvanheede7326]

I own UMS, Etruscan Water and SS Neroli and I love them - right now I'm wearing UMS. But reviews based on samples are pointless, because u don't know what the real spray is like. U r not bad, but I trust only reviews on fragrances bought by the reviewer.

[@TheScentinel]

So basically reviews should only be done with a full bottle?

[@FernandoGarcia-qe3oc]

Nice review. Sounds like sex in a bottle.

[@beavisbonce]

Kiehls musk is what it’s like

[@nastyfyme]

Oh no... I would disagree - Franchescas' is deeper, skankier and more complex