Bottega Veneta 2019 EDP

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Illusione

by Annick Menardo , Amandine Clerc-Marie

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Bottega Veneta Illusione is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Annick Menardo and Amandine Clerc-Marie. Illusione opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Fig Leaf, and dries down to a base of Olive Tree and Tonka Bean. Bottega Veneta's Illusione carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Illusione is a divisive scent, polarising between 'unique and elegant' and 'boring' or even 'urinal cake'. Many praise its sophisticated blend, dreaming of Italian holidays. However, short longevity is a common complaint, leaving some feeling short-changed.
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Illusione Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Green
100%
Citrus
98%
Woody
91%
White Floral
73%
Fresh
72%
Fruity
65%

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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 Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its generally light projection and clean, non-offensive profile make it ideal for office and casual wear. The elegant blend also suits dates, but its often-cited lack of longevity might require reapplication for longer events. It's too subtle for most formal events and too complex for intense sport activities.

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About

Imagine a Mediterranean afternoon: Illusione opens with a tart burst of blackcurrant and bergamot, bright and juicy. This sparkling freshness quickly yields to the verdant, slightly bitter caress of fig leaf, entwined with soft, clean orange blossom. The dry down settles into a woody warmth, with the intriguing, earthy aroma of olive tree meeting the sweet, creamy whisper of tonka bean.

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