Bottega Veneta 2021 EDT

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Illusione Bois Nu

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Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021. Illusione Bois Nu opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Monoï, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Bottega Veneta's Illusione Bois Nu carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a charming shape-shifter; starts fresh and citrusy then settles into a unique, creamy tropical vibe. It won't shout across the room but leaves a refined, clean trail, making it a surprisingly versatile pick for those who appreciate subtlety over beast mode.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Woody
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Illusione Bois Nu Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon41%
Bitter Orange36%
Bergamot23%
Heartas listed
Monoï100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes37%
Vanilla34%
Patchouli29%

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, subtle drydown make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, the unique tropical and sensual notes lend themselves perfectly to casual outings and intimate date settings. It's too relaxed for formal events and the creamy nature isn't ideal for sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and bitter orange, clean and invigorating. As it settles, the tropical warmth of monoï sweeps in, reminiscent of tiare flower and suntan lotion, layered over a soft, almost powdery vanilla and earthy patchouli. The base anchors it with gentle woody notes, creating an understated yet distinctive scent profile that feels both familiar and exotic.

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