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It’s only been two years since Bottega Veneta launched its first fragrance collection, and like the brand’s exquisite leather goods, the sinuous bottles sit on sculptural marble stands and feel like freestanding art objects. Fast forward to today, and a lot has changed: Louise Trotter is now the brand’s creative director, and she’s now unveiling a new chapter in its fragrance portfolio. alta Here it is! and Fashion First, Fashion Shopping readers will be able to purchase this item exclusively 24 hours before anyone else.
Instead of a second Venetian-style lineup, ARita distinguishs This itself has several noteworthy aspects. For beginners, alta Offering double the olfactory possibilities of the original range, 10 unique fragrances are launched. Each ingredient is derived from Bottega Veneta’s “Intrecciato duo” concept, which pays homage to the brand’s signature woven leather, pairing one ingredient from the brand’s native Italy with another from other countries. The aim here is to “tell a global story, distilling essences from every corner of the globe to create evocative scents that awaken the senses and inspire the imagination.”
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Each first-ever eau de toilette takes a bold approach to fragrance configuration, leaving an intoxicating scent wherever the wearer wanders. Now, the latest batch of fragrances are decidedly lighter and more flattering on the skin, rather than making a statement.
Standouts include Balliamo, a soft scent that combines lingering notes of Italian white fig and American cedar to warm the skin, making it a firm favourite. FashionIt’s Kiana Mulden. On the other hand, I prefer Crepuscolo, which contrasts unrefined salt (called Fior di Sale) with South Asian agarwood. Those interested in something more herbal will resonate with Always Now—an earthy blend of Italian basil notes based on Madagascan bourbon essence. Montebello takes a similar approach: opening with vibrant blood orange, then unfolding into North African neroli, a nod to the gardens of the Maison Veneto. With each of these ten scents, Bottega Veneta has mastered the opposite art of a scent that surprises you—and once you think you get it, give it a few minutes to experience a new scent.
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
