Bottega Veneta 2017 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli

by Mylène Alran

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Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mylène Alran. Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli opens with Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Neroli and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Bottega Veneta's Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a neroli bomb, plain and simple. While some find it overwhelmingly sweet and even off-putting, many hail it as the ultimate neroli fragrance - potent, natural, and utterly addictive. Definitely one to sample first.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
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Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Petitgrain100%
Heartas listed
Neroli54%
Orange Blossom46%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

While its freshness makes it suitable for casual day wear, its potency and luxurious feel might be a bit much for a formal office setting. It's a statement scent for spring and summer, ideal for making an impression on a date or elevating everyday casual wear.

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
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Imagine the entire orange tree captured in a bottle. It opens with a bright, green burst of petitgrain, reminiscent of crushed leaves and fresh zest. This quickly gives way to a dense, honeyed heart of neroli and orange blossom, smelling like the entire grove in full bloom - sweet, slightly indolic, and deeply floral. A subtle woody base anchors the composition, adding a touch of sophisticated warmth that makes the abundant florals sing. It's clean, rich, and remarkably natural.

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