The smell in short
It smells mostly green and citrus. Bergamot and black currant at the top, fig leaf and orange blossom in the middle and olive tree and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Illusione notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Bottega Veneta Illusione EDP in detail
Bottega Veneta is the house behind Illusione EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How far Illusione spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus unisex spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €109. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus unisex.
Illusione longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like olive tree and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Bottega Veneta perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Bottega Veneta, Knot and Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and citrus smells and notes like fig leaf and olive tree. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
If you like Illusione, try these
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (4 shared notes), Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus (3 shared notes), Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus unisex (3 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu starts from €42.
More questions
When did Illusione come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can men wear Illusione?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
What is the difference between Illusione EDP and Illusione Bois Nu?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.