Bottega Verde 2011 EDT

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Violetta

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Bottega Verde Violetta is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Violetta opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Violet, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Tonka Bean. Bottega Verde's Violetta carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This violet scent is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a beautiful, powdery floral akin to Chloé Love, while others are left utterly perplexed by its melancholic, almost funereal vibe. Don't expect a vivacious violet.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
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Violetta Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet47%
Lemon29%
Mandarin24%
Heartas listed
Iris55%
Rose45%
Baseas listed
Musk34%
Tonka Bean34%
Amber32%

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
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The soft, clean floral profile makes it excellent for casual daytime use or even as a comforting bedtime scent, though its lack of vibrancy limits its formal or sporty appeal.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Violetta opens with a subtle zing of lemon and mandarin, quickly giving way to a soft, powdery violet that dominates the heart. It's less a fresh bloom and more a dried, delicate petal, blended seamlessly with the gentle sweetness of rose and the earthy touch of iris. The dry down settles into a comforting base of clean musk, warm amber, and a whisper of tonka bean, creating a subdued, slightly nostalgic aura.

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