Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours Bottega Veneta 2017

Recently, I was once again at one of my doctors on the upper Kurfürstendamm.
There, in the area of Olivaer Platz, boutiques - or are they called "flagstores" now? - have settled over the years, where the mere mention of their names should ideally elicit a delighted "Oh!" or "Ah!".
With a bit of luck, you might still find showcases right in the middle of the wide sidewalks.

As always, I was early, so I took a look at the shop windows and these showcases.
"Hermès", known for its beautiful scarves, still had those foulards displayed, whose colors are so loud that just looking at them makes my ears ring!
In three showcases, there are only six large silk scarves stretched out: their theme apparently lies in the realm of "Back to the Roots" or "Back to Nature".
The patterns on the heavy silk are partly in an orange that currently makes the suits of the Dutch Olympic team shine. The blue is shockingly shrill; the green as well.
Sapphire and emerald, on the other hand, appear almost colorless.
Who would want to buy that?
In any case, this sight reminds me of a colleague who wore new clothes for the first time so skillfully that the label with the price tag was visible. She had a talent for that!
When she was pointed out to this fact, she acted surprised and slightly embarrassed ("Oh, how embarrassing!"); but never forgot to say: "Not from 'C&A', my dear - only the finest!".
Well, these foulards don't offer the possibility of a forgotten price tag; but maybe there's a special way of tying that reveals the logo or lettering of these luxury brands.

Each of the three adjacent showcases is more minimalist: each glass display holds only one handbag: one more beautiful than the other!
These showcases belong to "Bottega Veneta".
Handbags in a leather that seems so finely polished, as if it were pure silk velvet, with that very specific shimmer!
The question remains: is it matte smooth leather or very fine suede?
In one of these "non-colors" for handbags: a very light milk coffee brown with a hint of gray - "Greige" is what it's called, to my knowledge.
A "non-color" that harmonizes so ideally with the eagerly awaited spring and the matching clothing.
The first yellow crocuses on the wide median strip nod approvingly.

Here I stand now - a single woman between three handbags and ask myself the question of all questions:
Which bag would/should/could it be?
If I hadn't had the doctor's appointment, I would probably still be standing there: I couldn't decide!

However, the decision for "Bottega Veneta - Eau de Velours" comes easily!
There is no doubt: we both like each other at first sight!
For this fine scent mist is spun from such noble leather nuances that even I immediately sink into a state of slight ecstasy: it is well known that leather scents are not exactly among my favorites.
This "Eau de Velours" is, however, the famous exception to the rule.
The sometimes slightly musty bergamot is here dusted with a bit of pink pepper; so fine that even my nose couldn't be bothered by it.
Spiced ripe plum, a deep dark violet accord, next enters this scent stage. Spicy clove is likely in its company, possibly even a little pinch of cinnamon.
Whatever it is - it creates a certain enticing tickle of the olfactory nerves on the fine leather with the fruity, slightly peppery note!
The fully bloomed large-flowered jasmine and an extremely skillfully placed dose of rose absolute (perhaps from Rosa Alba?) refine the previous scent composition to perfection.
Even now, it is such a temptation for me that I would prefer not to take my nose away from my wrist and elbow. For a mysterious being has settled there.
The moment this fragrant something marries with patchouli, "Bottega Veneta - Eau de Velours" is perfectly rounded off.
And I gladly forget the shock that Tom Ford's "White Patchouli" recently gave me.

Rounded off? Rather, the delicate scent progression takes the shape of an eight - a certain infinity.

The longevity is, of course, not infinite; it is, after all, an eau de toilette, despite the noble name.
It departs lightly and quietly after a few hours, leaving a fine hint that responds absolutely friendly to re-spraying: it rises again without complaining or being fussy - a well-behaved being!

"Bottega Veneta - Eau de Velours" is an ideal scent for occasions when one prefers not to stand out, but still leaves their "scent mark" in the most impressive way: "... what here!"
Thus, it presents itself as a practical yet elegant business scent. It has a certain elegance; yet it is so considerate that even I feel comfortable with this fragrant companion at the moment; disheveled and run over as I currently look and actually feel.
For that reason alone, I like this "Eau de Velours": it tenderly caresses with fairy fingers without being intrusive; flatters its wearer and reminds one of a soft piece of music that is present but not disturbing.
You can tell: I want to slip into this scent like into a soft, delicately perfumed glove!
Maybe not forever - but for a certain time!