Bottega Veneta 2018 EDT

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Knot Eau Absolue

by Daniela Andrier

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Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Absolue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Daniela Andrier. Knot Eau Absolue opens with Neroli and Heliotrope, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Myrrh and Opoponax. Bottega Veneta's Knot Eau Absolue carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Knot Eau Absolue is a divisive gem. While some find it a luxurious, deep, and sensual amber-floral with a unique vintage charm, others are met with little more than a fleeting hint of mothballs. It's a statement, not a 'safe blind buy', and certainly not for everyone.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Knot Eau Absolue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli64%
Heliotrope36%
Heartas listed
Jasmine62%
Lavender38%
Baseas listed
Myrrh52%
Opoponax48%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, long-lasting projection and rich, balsamic character make it too assertive for office wear, pushing it more towards evening and cooler weather occasions. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its luxurious and mysterious aura can shine without overpowering.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Opening with a flourish of bright neroli and sweet heliotrope, this fragrance quickly delves into a rich, complex heart of jasmine and a subtle, calming lavender. The true star emerges in the opulent base: a "myrrh bomb" of ancient, balsamic resins, with the deep, somewhat animalic sweetness of opoponax. Imagine rich incense weaving through delicate white florals, creating an enveloping, mysteriously sweet aroma.

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