The Black Knight

The Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi is a deeply evocative, leather-centric fragrance that blends dark earthiness with a soft, powdery sweetness. It opens with a strong, slightly medicinal leather accord marked by caraway, beeswax, and a prominent animalic warmth, creating an immediate impression of lived-in battle gear—damp, soiled, and richly textured. Over time, this evolves into a layered, complex scent where the creamy orris, honeyed beeswax, and earthy vetiver weave through the leather and smoke, stabilizing the sharpness with a warm, buttery smoothness. The fragrance maintains its presence with exceptional longevity and moderate-to-strong sillage, especially noticeable in colder months, and reveals a surprisingly refined elegance beneath its rugged exterior. It’s best worn during autumn and winter, where its deep, smoky, earthy qualities create an immersive, almost cinematic aura—evoking medieval camps, candlelit cathedrals, and stoic, powerful figures. While some find the initial impression harsh or unwelcoming, many describe a transformation that turns an initially jarring scent into one of compelling depth and character.