- Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta for women:
main accords
leather
earthy
mossy
patchouli
woody
animalic
white floral
soft spicy
warm spicy
citrus
Bottega Veneta's Debut Fragrance: A Fusion of Luxury and Olfactory Artistry
In 2011, Bottega Veneta—the esteemed fashion house renowned for its luxury leather accessories—teamed up with Coty Prestige to unveil its very first fragrance. Defined as a leathery, floral chypre, this scent encapsulates the brand’s aromatic signature: the essence of "invisible, private luxury" that lies at the core of Bottega Veneta’s identity.
Tomas Maier, then the house’s creative director, shed light on the inspiration behind this olfactory creation, stating: “It began with an old house nestled in the stunning countryside of Italy’s Veneto region—our homeland—where rolling green hills stretch as far as the eye can see. I pictured a room with aged wooden floors, walls lined like a library, and leather-bound books. The windows stood wide open, letting in a breeze that carried the fresh scents of cut grass, hay, moss, and garden flowers—all weaving through the space and blending harmoniously. That was our starting point.” —WWD
Crafting the fragrance’s composition was Michel Almairac, a master perfumer (or “nose”) from Robertet. He artfully blended key notes including Italian bergamot, Brazilian pink pepper, and Indian Sambac jasmine, layered with rich undertones of oak moss and Indian patchouli—all anchored by a distinct leather accord that lingers in the scent’s dry down.
一.Pros
1.Amazing scent that smells niche and ultra expensive
2.Combines rather simple notes of high quality materials to create something luxurious and elegant
3.Luxurious, classy and chic
4.Feminine without being girly
5.Highly evocative and unique scent
6.Reminiscent of soft quilted leather and luxury
7.A great scent for a private library or for reminiscing on one's dreams
8.Huge compliment getter
二.Cons
1.Powdery leather scent may not be everyone's cup of tea
2.Too pricey for some
3.Too dry and astringent
4.Disgusting milky metallic accord that reminds one of decay and rot
5.Unpleasant and sickening scent
6.Smells like baby powder, which may be off-putting for some
Fronting the fragrance’s campaign was Nine d'Urso, the daughter of French fashion icon Inès de la Fressange and Italian art dealer Luigi d'Urso. The campaign imagery itself was captured by acclaimed photographer Bruce Weber in South Florida.
The fragrance’s packaging mirrored Bottega Veneta’s commitment to craftsmanship: a limited-edition bottle crafted from Murano glass, adorned with a sleek metal cap and a delicate leather bow. This exclusive Murano glass vessel houses the perfume extract, available in limited quantities exclusively at Bottega Veneta boutiques worldwide, priced at $395. For broader accessibility, the fragrance is also offered as a 50 ml and 70 ml Eau de Parfum (EDP), accompanied by a complementary range of body care products—including body cream, body lotion, and shower gel.
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Pink Pepper 2.Bergamot
Middle Notes
1.Jasmine
Base Notes
1.Leather 2.oak moss 3.Patchouli
