Bottega Veneta 2024 EDP

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Alchemie

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Bottega Veneta Alchemie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Alchemie opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Leather, Labdanum, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Bottega Veneta's Alchemie carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and wildly overpriced, Alchemie is either a magnificent, opulent leather-spice elixir or a pungent, chemical mess. Expect strong opinions and a big dent in your wallet either way.
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Alchemie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate to strong sillage, coupled with its rich, dark leather and spice profile, make it too bold for office wear. It's perfectly suited for evening events and dates where its intoxicating presence can shine, with some finding it appropriate for more formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Alchemie opens with a bold, almost fizzy kick of pink pepper and mandarin, brightened by a hint of nutmeg. This quickly gives way to a rich, enveloping heart of dark leather and resinous myrrh, warmed further by labdanum. The dry down settles into a sophisticated, earthy blend of creamy sandalwood and a refined vetiver, creating a deep and long-lasting scent that's both spicy and subtly sweet.

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