The Perfume Library

Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta

7.5

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta is a unisex scent that pairs powdery, creamy violet with a fresh, lightly sweet base, and it leans towards spring and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. It is classed as unisex, though voters most often call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The notes are violet, musk and woody notes. Violet brings the floral, powdery side, musk settles it into a soft, creamy base, and the woody notes add a slightly spicy, dry depth. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with the sweetness kept in the background.

Parco Palladiano VI: Rosa

7.2

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano VI: Rosa is a fresh, floral scent in which rose turns soft, powdery and lightly spiced, best suited to spring days; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single whole: rose and peony form a floral core, lightened by a green, fresh air. Cinnamon adds spice and a touch of sweetness, sandalwood and cedarwood give a woody base, and the powdery side softens everything. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although it is classed as unisex, more than half of voters find it feminine. Voile Rosé and Caron Più Bellodgia have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano X: Olivo

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo is a green, woody unisex scent that suits spring and fall best; it has been discontinued. Green olive, green notes and woody notes lead. They read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: a fresh, green start, with a touch of sweetness and a spicy, woody depth underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Fall comes first and spring follows closely, with leisure and business as the leading occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though it is marketed as unisex. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno and Yves Saint Laurent Eau Libre have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta L'Absolu

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bottega Veneta L'Absolu is a powdery floral for women, pairing jasmine sambac with leather. It reads as a single piece: the floral accord comes forward through jasmine sambac, leather gives it a leathery, lightly spicy frame, and ambroxan adds a synthetic, powdery softness. The result is a dry, warm floral-leather blend rather than a sweet one. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear isn't ruled out. Half of voters find it feminine, while some see a masculine character. Zimaya Black Symphony and Theodoros Kalotinis Leather Iris have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno is a discontinued unisex fragrance built around green, balsamic and woody notes. It reads as one piece: a fresh, leafy green feel sits on a warm, resinous and balsamic base with a woody backbone. Sweet, spicy and powdery accords soften it and add a creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Fabergé Hero (Eau de Toilette) and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli is a fresh, citrusy floral for men and women alike, leaning towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. The scent is built from petitgrain, neroli and orange blossom. Citrus and floral accords lead, with a green freshness alongside them. A sweet, lightly spicy, powdery and creamy softness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. Votes lean feminine, with classic and modern close behind. Goutal Les Colognes - Néroli and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Balliamo

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Balliamo is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits summer and spring, and reads best for daytime and leisure. It opens with pepper, citron and honey pomelo: sharp, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender absolute, Italian white fig and myrtle add a green, fruity softness. Vetiver, Ambronova™ and American cedarwood keep the base dry and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are close behind.

Parco Palladiano XII: Quercia

7.3

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bare Morning

7.3

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ricordami

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Bottega Veneta Ricordami is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets rum, vanilla and stracciatella ice cream on a woody base. It opens with rum and Paradisone®, then moves to a heart of patchouli, Ambrox Super and Dreamwood™. The base brings frankincense, vanilla and oak bark alongside the creamy ice cream note. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, with spicy, woody and powdery edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads equally well on men and women.

Always Now

7.3

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Always Now is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on orange, green mandarin and basil. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Daytime, leisure and office wear lead the votes, while evening and night out are chosen far less. The top is led by orange, green mandarin and basil, with ginger adding a sharp edge. In the heart, petitgrain, mint and neroli push the citrus towards green and floral. The base of musk, vetiver and cedar wood leaves it clean and woody. Zara Vibrant Leather Summer and Acorelle Verveine Agrume have a close profile.

Colpo di Sole

8.0

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Colpo di Sole is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, green, lightly powdery style. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Its unisex character suits both women and men. The top opens with bergamot and French angelica for a bright start. In the heart, ambrette seed, osmanthus and Morrocan orange blossom bring a floral, slightly spicy softness. Vetiver lays a woody base underneath, while Bourbon vanilla pulls the scent toward a creamy sweetness. Celine Parade (Eau de Parfum) and Floris Jermyn Street have a close profile.

Déjà Minuit

6.2

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Déjà Minuit is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, moves through a floral heart and settles into a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable at close range without filling the room. It suits any gender, though the ratings come from few votes and show a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The top is Guatemala cardamom, lemon and cinnamon, where citrus and spice shape the first impression. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine absolute and Madagascan geranium add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla dries down powdery, creamy and slightly smoky, with sweetness resting on woods.

Almost Dawn

8.0

Bottega Veneta · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bottega Veneta Almost Dawn is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy body against woody, powdery, earthy and leathery tones. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. Nights out and evenings lead, though it also wears at the office and in leisure time. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. It opens with truffle, black pepper and pink pepper, an earthy and spicy start. Chestnut wood and patchouli form the heart. In the base, cedarwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten and soften it, while woody and powdery notes take over.

Slow Rise

8.2

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Slow Rise is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of mandarin and bergamot into a floral heart of lavender and rose. The top holds pink pepper, green mandarin, mandarin and bergamot, a fresh and lightly spicy citrus start. Lavender, rose and French clary sage form the heart, and orris butter with geranium close it on a powdery, creamy, softly woody note. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background throughout. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn. Leisure, business and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Chanel Allure and Xerjoff Jebel have a close profile.

Acqua Sale

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Acqua Sale is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with spice, wood and a faint powdery touch balancing its bright start. Black pepper, Macedonian juniper berry and mandarin orange open dry, spicy and bright. In the heart, osmanthus, sea salt, galbanum and orris butter make it salty and green on one side, powdery and lightly sweet on the other. Vetiver and Spanish labdanum absolute form a woody base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished surface. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits everyday wear. Givenchy Pi Neo (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.

Come with Me

7.5

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Bottega Veneta Come with Me opens with carrot seed, artichoke and Italian bergamot, then deepens into jasmine, orris butter and leather: a floral, woody unisex scent. In the top, bergamot's citrus sits beside the earthy tones of carrot seed and artichoke. At the heart, jasmine and French orris butter bring a soft, powdery floral side, while cabreuva adds a woody backbone. The base turns creamy with Bourbon vanilla, and vetiver and leather leave a dry, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike, and its spicy, powdery build keeps it measured and close to everyday wear. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Parfum and Penhaligon's Iris Prima have a close profile.

Velvet Steps

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bottega Veneta Velvet Steps is a unisex scent that opens with Italian plum and frankincense and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody character. The top holds Italian plum and frankincense; the heart brings ylang-ylang, cypriol and myrrh absolute. The base rests on musk, Ambrocenide® and cistus. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with a creamy, resinous softness and a smoky edge that stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Spiritum 9 - Final Spirit and Thameen The Hope have a close profile.

Montebello (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bottega Veneta Montebello Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led floral with a soft green edge, made for both men and women. It opens with grapefruit, blood orange, lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus cluster. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom add a gentle floral softness, while the green accord keeps everything crisp. The base of musk and Ambrox Super dries down to a clean, synthetic-leaning trail. La Perla Villa Sorrento and Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina have a close profile.

Alchemie

6.9

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Bottega Veneta Alchemie is a unisex fragrance that sets the spicy freshness of nutmeg, Brazilian pink pepper and mandarin orange against a warm heart of leather, labdanum and myrrh. It opens with nutmeg and pink pepper up front, with mandarin softening their edge. The heart brings leather, labdanum and Somalian myrrh, and the scent turns oriental, smoky and leathery. Vetiver and sandalwood form a dry, green-tinged woody base. The overall impression is spicy and woody, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Loewe 7 Anónimo have a close profile.

Hinoki

8.0

Bottega Veneta · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Hinoki is a green, woody unisex scent built around hinoki wood, fir balsam and eucalyptus. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and black pepper, then moves into a forest-like heart of clary sage, eucalyptus, fir balsam and hinoki wood. The base of cistus concrete, patchouli, labdanum, oakmoss and oud leaves a resinous, earthy, lightly smoky warmth. Fresh and green tones are softened by floral and creamy touches, with spice and a faint gourmand sweetness in the background. Rook Perfumes Thurible and Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market have a close profile.

Moment After

7.2

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Creamy

Bottega Veneta Moment After is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character against a creamy, leathery base. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spicy, lightly bright start. In the heart, Orcanox and maté add a dry, slightly green depth. The base turns to vanilla absolute, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute, which carry the sweetness into a creamy softness, while nappa leather leaves a leathery trace within it. The scent moves along the balance of spice and vanilla and settles warm and soft. Fendi La Baguette and Câline Divine Hero have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Bottega Veneta · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Woody