How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and birch. The heart brings iris and jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and birch. Overall it smells leather and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Parfum 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
About Bottega Veneta Parfum EDP
Parfum EDP is made by Bottega Veneta. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Omanluxury Paramour spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and birch are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Parfum price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and Omanluxury Paramour.
Bottega Veneta perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bottega Veneta, Illusione and Knot.
The style of Parfum
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and gourmand smells and notes like iris and amber. Less obvious notes include spices, labdanum and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Parfum, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (9 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (7 shared notes), Omanluxury Paramour (7 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti starts from €26.
Quick answers
Can men wear Parfum?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Parfum come out?
It came out in 2011.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.