Luxe Calme Volupte

Luxe Calme Volupte is a floral with a woody, citrus frame, composed by Francesca Bianchi for her own house and released in 2021. Everyone who describes it calls it floral; most also find it woody and citrusy, while about a third pick up green, resinous and amber facets.

Tangerine, bitter orange and tropical fruits give a bright, juicy start. Galbanum and hyacinth add a sharp green bite, the kind of sappy freshness you get from snapped stems, before ylang-ylang brings a creamy, slightly banana-like richness and iris lays down cool powder. Underneath, sandalwood and vetiver are smooth and earthy, and opoponax with benzoin leaves a soft, balsamic sweetness that lingers.

It is worn by anyone. The combination of green floral and warm resin makes it adaptable: fresh enough for daytime, with enough depth for evening. If you like florals with a vintage, slightly bitter green edge rather than clean modern ones, this is the kind of thing to try.

Luxe Calme Volupte — unisex fragrance by Francesca Bianchi (released 2021). Notes: Benzoin, Bitter Orange, Galbanum, Hyacinth, Iris, Opoponax, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tropical Fruits, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang. — Parfica open fragrance database