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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Illusione 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
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.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

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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