Description
Bottega Veneta from 2011 and Bottega Veneta Pour Homme from 2013 brought a specific luxury leather signature scent that resembles leather accessories of the house. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatic, the refreshing variation from 2014, is intended for the classic eau de cologne lovers. At the beginning of 2016, its masculine version Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Essence Aromatic is also being launched.
Announced as a sophisticated and easy to wear cologne, the new fragrance evokes refreshing sensations and casual masculine elegance. This long lasting cologne is made from the finest ingredients, allegedly caressing the skin with an equally fresh and luxurious character. The composition is developed by perfumer Amandine Marie. It opens with the fresh citrus character of Italian bergamot. Indonesian patchouli and Siberian pine bring woody and very masculine aromas that evoke the aromatic character of the original.
The bottle of the signature curvy form is frosted and topped with a silver cap, featuring the pale blue-green juice. The signature screw, a distinctive element of Bottega Veneta’s masculine codes, is sealed on the bottle and on the box. The light blue-green box is adorned with a subtle intrecciato pattern.
The face of the campaign shot by Axel Lindahl is Zak Steiner. The fragrance is available as a 50, 90 and 200 ml Eau de Cologne. The nose behind this fragrance is Amandine Clerc-Marie.
Demedrol – :
I decided to purchase this fragrances, after much deliberation with the fragrance devil and angel in my head. I was casually walking around Bloomingdale’s, sniffing away at fragrances, as I usually do in department stores, and came across B.V Pour Homme Essence Aromatique. I smelled a few designer frags, then reached for BV, and it confused me at first. It confused me, but in a good way; it was more like extreme intrigue. I sprayed a paper strip, and kept walking. Days later, I would occasionally sniff the strip, and tried justifying why I should not buy it. Finally, one afternoon, after a stressful day, and intense gym session, I got home and immediately sniffed the strip, and it instantly calmed me and put a smile on my face. That moment felt as though I was in an upscale spa. This particular flanker from B.V has an alluring scent that is reminiscent of an upscale spa; it’s Earthy, herbal, calming, yet masculine. I purchased it in the late Summer of 2018, but I suspect it will be greatly worn in early Fall days (in NJ). Is this a blind-buy?; depends how well versed you are at this hobby, and if you can financially do it. Test it out on paper and skin to decide. For me, I am truly glad I pulled the trigger on this one.
According to my Chemistry
Scent: unique, not your A-Typical scent
Sillage: Great for the first hour or two
Longevity: Concentration is weak, but I went with 6 sprays and got five or so hours
Complements: A few, but need to wear this in the Fall for observation
bob611957 – :
An awesome simple green, fresh and clean scent. Elegant and Exquisitely blended. Its mostly a Pine and Patchouli scent, that i visualize my self around a forest and water. An outdoors mature scent. It gets noticed. I bought a bottle. My lady says its smells like a sexy greenish scent that aroused her. This is one of the best green scents to date, its 2018
bratuio – :
This fragrance has really grown on me. It’s a very clean and fresh fragrance. This may not apeal to everybody. I don’t care for the opening. My favorite is the drydown where it’s subtle and fresh. I give it a 7.5 out of 10
Елия – :
Nailed by nicholas087 below: This is the love child of Chanel’s Pour Monsieur and AdP Colonia Intensa.
Cictimins – :
I’m surprised to have just recently heard about this. Thankfully, I didn’t hesitate on pulling the trigger. What a fantastic scent. Take creed royal water, add a pinch of citrus and some patchouli and you’ve got this easy – pleasing – smell. The blend of notes gives this a slightly powdery vibe – while the patchouli seems to give it a kick. Aromatic indeed – and a really nice release that doesn’t get the fanfare it should – which is fine by me!
Roman43rg – :
Usually marketing blurbs annoy me but ‘sophisticated’ and ‘easy to wear’ are incredibly apt descriptors in the case of Essence Aromatique. I’ve worn it once and sampled it a couple of times since and I’m still arriving at the same conclusion…this is a very decent effort. I like the original, the Intense, and have only recently tried the parfum and don’t feel equipped to comment on that one but generally I enjoy them all, so it wasn’t a surprise that this one was good. What was a surprise however was the seemingly different vibe of this compared to the original and subsequent flankers, it really is a totally different animal.
A modern and clean, citrus and almost fougere opening which gives way to a more earthy, spiced and moss and wood heart, finally finishing on a deep but mellow bed of patchouli and cedar. I’m so glad that Bottega Venetta didn’t phone in a weak aquatic which I feared when looking at the name and packaging. Now apparently this is an EDC concentration and while it isn’t stong, I think considering that, Essence Aromatique lasted okay.
This is well executed and it’s just really nice to see that there’s still care being taken and respect to tradition observed, when making new releases. Although this isn’t earth shattering stuff it ticks boxes for me, overall originality? tick. Great opening? Tick. Enjoyable wearing experience? tick. Nice drydown? Tick. Not one dimensional? tick….and Is performance acceptable? Tick.
Despite never owning it, I have had about 25 (not exaggerating) carded samples of the Pour Homme and worn it loads because I find it highly original and this isn’t bad either. Maybe I should get some Bottega Venetas because I like them.
dicruisee – :
This is a bad mfer. Classic. Simple. Masculine fresh at its best. My date kept asking what I was wearing. I must of told of her the name 100 times man. Even the waiter damneer lost her mind at the restaurant. Guess what happened later that night when we got to her home. Its fresh and simple but dont well. It Must works well for my skin
kupindaprosik – :
Pleasant but quite weak, in the same vein as TF Neroli & the Zegna line, but with weaker ingredients, hence price difference, a good stalwart cologne(esque) type affair, longevity very short, but has a classic undertone, great for a spritz before work, would work well with layering, not a standout juice, yet there’s something to it* my vote still sits with Costume National Soul, & Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud * (sex night and day, tickles the ladies olfactory bulb, keeps them hovering, they loosen their garments and well, it’s not my birthday is it?) ~back to this, clean, classy, cologne styled scent, first & last purchase.
FriendBlake – :
Very pure and clean citrus and pine fragrance. Lasted much longer (an entire day) on my skin than Bottega Veneta pour Homme and remained consistent to its’ beginnings throughout. Longevity seems to be variable – some days it holds a good few hours and then fades, other days it will disappear while I am inactive and yet come back again after a fast walk. Big compliment receiver from men and women alike. This could certainly be a unisex frag. My girlfriend loves it and usually very discerning when it comes to fragrance.
I should also add that due to the simple and fresh nature of this fragrance I have found it works well when used in conjunction with another, perhaps darker or more earthy fragrance. For example if I want a bit more body and complexity I have good results layering over TF Grey Vetiver.
fred2002 – :
What a surprise, another mis-represented fragrance due to fake reviews. This needs to stop here on fragrantica!
This scent has tremendous longevity, moderate projection and gets noticed.
It starts out with a powerful spa like aroma, potent enough where you do get some pine coming through. but, it settles into a more aromatique day spa scent with lavender, citrus and burning incense. It is bright and dark at the same time.
Creed’s Royal Water is close, but this is superior.
doctor75 – :
Just a wonderful cologne. A modern art masterpiece. I got compliments from women and men all day long asking me what I was wearing. I was shocked. Never had that kind of reaction before with different colognes. I always got compliments, but, not like this. My lady kept commenting about how wonderful I smell over dinner. She would get drifting wafts of aromitique over the dinner table in a restaurant and “Oh my God that smells incredible”. She likes it even more than Aventus. A very masculine beautiful scent that oozes sophistication and class. As if you are getting ready to board your yacht and go sailing to the Cayman Islands. 🙂 A very crisp, bright citrus that actually lasts. Even the waitress asked for her boyfriend. If you are on the fence with this one, don’t hesitate. You will not regret this purchase or blind buy. My highest recommendation.
Cheers!!
10/10
Vovan2011 – :
checkin’ it smellin’ it holdin’ it feelin’ it it’s fresh simple and uncomplicated scent that you will enjoy in a warm summer month. Dig in’ it alright
lgochhpzwwi – :
@tik
I can appreciate a nice subtle, clean scent any day.
What i was trying to say is that this smells like chemicals and i don’t find this subtle at all i found it quite harsh.
Sorry if that offends you but you chose to pick at my words and preferences.
zapchasteyyy – :
I’ d like to say something to person, who smells here window cleaner. There is one conception – if You like bold and “screaming” scents, You’ ll be not a lover of SUBTLETY. This is simple, subtle and delicate scent. Very good quality.
GonZo – :
Smells like window cleaner and shaving cream.
Nice if you want to smell ultra clean
Golubok – :
Tried it today (full wear).
I like the original BV homme so I was curious about this one.
BV homme EA is all about citrus. Actually I don’t get too much (any?) pine, let alone the original BV pour homme smell. At first EA smells classic, and mature, almost a bit dated (i cn see the Eau de Sauvage reference people are making).. After about an hour the sharp citrus becomes soft and smooth.
Not bad actually, but maybe a bit too clean (boring) for me.
Not offensive at all, ideal for the office.
Wrapping up: good scent, too bad it’s very clean and that there is so little left of the trademark notes of the original BV Homme.
7,5/10
Edit: the drydown reminds me of Guerlain homme l’eau.
Edit: tried it again. It still isn’t an outgoing fragrance, but it is quite good, actually. Just nice.
8-/10
dend – :
The scent very well resembles the classic/ simplistic bottle design.. I can see it well in a cologne/ after shave.
It is a woody fragrance boosted with citrus notes to improve its projection. It strongly reminds me of Vetiver by Guerlain and Eau Sauvage by Dior and is suitable for elderly men above 50 years of age.
alex_260287 – :
Closer to the original Aromatique then to Bottega for Men. It’s soft, muted and light. No particular note stands out; it’s very well blended albeit comes across as mainly citrus and pine. As nice as it is, there is nothing about this that grabs me. It’s easy to wear, refined and expensive smelling, it’s just hard to name other adjectives that describes it. More work appropriate than anything, as it’s a little too boring for an evening or date night fragrance. I will say the dry down is very nice. I give this one a solid B grade.
yasya2004march – :
Very pleasant/slightly synthetic smelling / spring/summer days.
A change of pace!
…soft, smooth, clean masculine…did I mention smooth!
lasts maybe 4 1/2 to 5 hours on me…good blend!
SERPIN – :
Tried this on my wrist today in store.
I quite like it actually, it’s very soft and perfect for relaxed summer days.
There is citrus and pine in the opening, then it gives way to a powdery drydown which to me is reminiscent of something like marshmallows or cotton candy for some reason, not a sickly sweet and cloying one though, just a smooth sweetness that sits nicely in warm weather. Rather like AdP Mandorlo di Sicilia.
Gentle and inoffensive, relaxing and smooth.
bhb348Bessinepome – :
Try this if you liked the original Pour Homme as it retains the original’s DNA.
A fresh opening of bergamot blended well but kept restrained with the addition of the pine note found in the original Pour Homme.
While the original felt ‘sticky’, ‘resiny’ and stayed close to the skin; this is more airy, peppery and effervescent. The aromatic nature of this fragrance means it does get picked up quite easily but then it becomes soft and unobtrusive very quickly. Short longevity. Good everyday scent.
To me it smells like a modern, stripped down, less formal version of Chanel Pour Monsieur. Perhaps if you blended PM with Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Intensa.
anarkamal – :
Tried it today for the second time on my skin. It starts with a sharp and exuberant citrus scent. I really like the opening actually since it is very refreshing!
Shortly after, it settles to a mellow and pleasant combination of citrus and pine notes. It has that classic vibe of an eau de cologne; which I really like. On the downside however, it may be smelling plain and dated at times.
Overall, I’d say it is a pleasant and mellow citrus-pine scent that has a classy and classic vibe around it. Good longevity and moderate projection.
Летио – :
It’s nice for those who love peppery citruses. Starts off with a bergamot/tangerine combo in the style of Eau Sauvage, soon it becomes peppery with a big amount of ISO e super. In the end all that I smell is pepper. The pine note is not prominent here unless the regular Bottega Veneta Pour Homme. The sillage is low to my nose, the longevity is normal.
v8746k – :
I tried this today, it’s a nice clean fragrance, soft citrussy opening down to a soft pine and something almost mossy. It’s nice and fresh, with a hint of well blended patchouli, it’s a little soft for me, but it’s a quality fragrance.