The Lover's Tale
Francesca BianchiExtrait2018
Side by side
The Lover's Tale vs. La Tsarine
The Lover's Tale wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Lover's Tale | La Tsarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francesca Bianchi | Euan McCall |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Lover's Tale
Leather
Powdery
Woody
Smoky
Musky
Animalic
Floral
Sweet
La Tsarine
Musky
Animalic
Woody
Leather
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
HoneyMimosaAldehydesBergamot
HoneySaffronBlackcurrantClary SagePetitgrain
Heart
OrrisPeachHeliotropeEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose
CuminDried FruitsNarcissusTuberoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumMuskLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodVetiver
CastoreumCostusCivetMuskCedarGuaiac WoodOakmossSandalwoodBalsam FirPapyrus
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Lover's Tale | La Tsarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that asks you to commit. The opening honey feels gorgeous, but the castoreum-leather drydown is not for the faint of heart. If you want a gentle floral, look elsewhere.The Lover's Tale
This is leather without the jacket. Warm, animalic, and built for someone who doesn't need a room to know they've entered it. The honey-saffron top holds court.La Tsarine