At its best in Winter and Fall, a touch more in the evening.
Once Upon a Time by Francesca Bianchi is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Once Upon a Time was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Francesca Bianchi. The fragrance features Cotton Candy, Confetti (Sugared Almonds), Castoreum, Vanilla, Patchouli, Iso E Super, Musk, Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Cedar and Bergamot. Once Upon a Time by Francesca Bianchi is a gourmand-leaning composition that explores comfort and memory through familiar, nostalgic aromas translated into an adult-oriented profile. Bright notes of mandarin and pink pepper open the fragrance before giving way to sweet tones of cotton candy and candied almonds, supported by vanilla. A musky, slightly animalic undertone of musk and castoreum adds contrast and depth. The scent references childhood scenes—citrus peel by the fireplace, kitchen play, amusement-park confections, and sugared almonds at Italian weddings—reworked into a polished, contemporary perfume.
