Bottega Veneta 2016 EDT

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Eau Sensuelle

by Michel Almairac , Mylène Alran

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Bottega Veneta Eau Sensuelle is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Michel Almairac and Mylène Alran. Eau Sensuelle opens with Peach, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Bottega Veneta's Eau Sensuelle carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a real chameleon, loved by many for its unique blend of leather and florals, yet dismissed by others as flat or even masculine. Wear it warm, and prepare for a sophisticated skin scent, otherwise it might just vanish.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Confident
  • Soft
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Eau Sensuelle Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peach100%
Heartas listed
Gardenia50%
Jasmine50%
Baseas listed
Leather33%
Patchouli33%
Vanilla33%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its subtle sillage and elegant leather-floral profile make it well-suited for office or formal wear, particularly since many find it a 'skin scent'. However, its divisive nature and reported poor longevity on some skins make it a less reliable choice for casual wear in varying conditions.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

A sophisticated ballet of notes where smooth, refined leather takes centre stage, softened by the delicate powderiness of gardenia. A sweet, ripe peach offers a fleeting fruity kiss before a creamy vanilla deepens the core. The underpinning of patchouli is clean and elegant, not earthy or harsh, contributing to an overall effect of understated luxury. It's an intriguing blend that balances warmth with a cool, almost aloof elegance.

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