The Merchant of Venice 2017 EDP

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Venezia Essenza Pour Femme

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The Merchant of Venice Venezia Essenza Pour Femme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. The Merchant of Venice's Venezia Essenza Pour Femme carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Venezia Essenza Pour Femme is either a beautifully blended, creamy ylang-ylang dream with juicy peach, or an overpowering, old-fashioned clunker. Best sampled first, as it's not a safe blind buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
  • Bold
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Venezia Essenza Pour Femme 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
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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage mean it's too much for the office. However, its rich, sweet, and sensual profile, with mentions of being sexy and perfect for evening walks, makes it ideal for dates and more formal night-time events. It's versatile enough for some casual evening wear but definitely not for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a rich, almost syrupy burst of ylang-ylang, beautifully complemented by the sweet, natural juiciness of white peach. As it settles, a lush bouquet of creamy jasmine and delicate rose emerges, adding a sophisticated floral heart. The base sweetens with a prominent vanilla, lending a warm, sensual depth that lingers on the skin, creating a plush, oriental floral experience.

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