Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique by Bottega Veneta

See Prices

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique Bottega Veneta 2014

7.6 / 10 251 Ratings

A popular perfume by Bottega Veneta for women, released in 2014. The scent is spicy-fresh. It is still in production.
Compare

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Main accords

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Green

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Coriander

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Patchouli

White rose

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer

Michel Almairac

Ratings

Scent

7.6251 Ratings

Longevity

6.9185 Ratings

Sillage

6.2189 Ratings

Bottle

7.8188 Ratings

Value for money

7.233 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 04/21/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Angéliques sous la Pluie

Bath & Body

Eau de Shalimar

Roma Eau de Toilette

Bois des Îles Eau de Toilette

Valentino Donna Rosa Verde

Reviews

14 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/26/2014

7Scent 2.5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Gold
726 Reviews

Gold

Helpful Review 5

Discreet and refined

The original Bottega Veneta is one of my favourite mainstream fragrances of the last years. This new, extremely light interpretation is a beautiful and aromatic mélange of fresh bergamot and coriander, subtle rose and patchouli (yes, there is such a thing as a low-key-patchouli note in this scent) resting on a base of languid tonka bean and vanilla plus a dash of sandalwood. It does disappear quickly on my skin (after 1 h), but I know it is an Eau de Cologne, so I shouldn't complain. Difficult, given the high price...

No leather in this one, by the way, at least I can't smell any. I still prefer the original EdP, but if you're looking for a much lighter and more summery version of "Bottega Veneta", you might want to give "Essence Aromatique" a try. As I said before, the so-called "Essence" is so light you can drench yourself in it without annoying your colleagues. This new EdC is ideal for people of elegant calm and natural poise. Discreet and stylish.

11/17/2014

10Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Inger
112 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Inger

Top Review 60

"Black-and-White Photos"

As a child, I was allowed to look at the old photos at my grandmother's house. It was always so much fun when she took the old decorated box out of the cupboard and sat down next to me on the sofa!

The photos showed my grandmother's parents and siblings, as well as my mother and her siblings as little children. The stiff figures with their serious facial expressions, dressed in clothes that I already liked so much back then, adorned with hair ribbons, hats, and fine shoes, fascinated me.
There was also a wedding photo of my grandmother from the 1930s. In a dark suit with a bouquet of white flowers at the side of a handsome young man I never met - who I am told I resemble.

For each picture, she told me stories. The distant figures became alive and real to me. In my imagination, they accompanied me and became my confidants.

There were also a few "new photos" - in color - me as a little girl sitting on my father's shoulders, a bright blue sky, colorful flower meadows, happily laughing faces.

And all of this comes to mind - I can't get it out of my head since I tested Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique.
I disregarded the saleswoman's objections that this was a scent for the warm season. Determined, I fetched the tester, as if guided by magic.

This is my fragrance! How could I have grown old without it? Essence Aromatique is like a part of me - my second skin, a part of my heart, my soul.

The bergamot gives a hint of freshness at the beginning. But soon the coriander appears, which I love so much, sweet-spicy - almost comfortingly beautiful.
I can recognize the delicate rose and also patchouli - but this beautiful coriander note remains in the foreground for me. All the fragrance notes embrace the sweet, soft coriander. The flattering delicate woody note has captivated me. A creamy, tender fragrance clings to my wrist, climbs along my arm, wraps around my neck, my shoulders, envelops me and protects me - for a long time.
The longevity is very good; even the next morning, I could still indulge in memories.

I wanted the largest bottle of it immediately!
The satin-finished, simple bottle in a delicate green outer box now stands here beside me. A fragrance that belongs to me, that evokes memories, which also make me nostalgic.

The people in the old photos are no longer alive. But they are part of me. The habits and traits of these serious-looking people in the camera may continue to live on in me, are part of me, influencing my actions and decisions.

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique has made me into the little girl who climbs onto a sofa, listens to her grandmother's stories, and then breathes life into the "black-and-white people" in play and dreams, embarking on journeys to the land of dreams with them.

04/08/2014

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

xoxo
62 Reviews

Translated · Show original

xoxo

Top Review 30

"I don't wear perfume, just a spritz of this simple cologne..." (Not)

Beautiful, stylish scent for every day and every occasion, it has real potential for THE ONE.

At first sniff, it has a slight leathery-peppery note like the other fragrances in the line. I like it, but this time it fades quickly. Otherwise, it initially smells fresh and lightly citrusy like a good, rounded, by no means sharp cologne with green-spicy coriander and cardamom (?). Even though this phase is nice, I wasn't overly excited in the drugstore: This type of accord is nothing particularly special, and fragrances in this category usually fade quickly with a weak and thin, artificial white musk note or similar...
However, on the way home, I smelled it again and was surprised: After a while, Essence Aromatique transforms over the bright rose into an absolutely skin/powder/light wood cuddle scent with perfectly dosed sweetness. Yet, it is zero animalistic, but soft and transparent - still not bright white, dusty-clean, or innocent, but rather casually sexy due to a spicy, slightly peppery (?) touch.
Sexy in the sense of how stylish French women dress: "I don't care about fashion, I just threw something on this morning." (Of course, that's not true, but it looks fantastic precisely because of that impression.) The scent corresponds to this image following an outfit like a combination of medium blue, perfectly but casually fitting favorite jeans with a deeply unbuttoned white men's shirt and fine suede ballerinas. (I also find the barefoot on wooden floor image from my predecessor's comment very fitting.)
To transfer the French concept of nonchalance to the scent: "I don't wear perfume, just a spritz of this simple cologne..." -> Subtext: "This seductive scent aura emanates from my freshly bathed body." - That's basically what a signature scent should ideally achieve.

Essence Aromatique is definitely not an EDC due to its heart and base, as well as its longevity; it only plays with the concept of cologne.
The surprising transformation from the unisex cologne top note to the warm skin scent, the extremely natural impression of the notes, and the resulting feminine, casual elegance drive me completely crazy.
I want it! (It's spring now, after all, it's made for this... ;)

08/23/2015

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Ergreifend
529 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Ergreifend

Top Review 28

Rainy Day Scent

The Aromatique is aptly named, as it indeed comes across as aromatic. High quality, it clings to my skin from the very first contact and spreads a pleasant spiciness. Lightly underscored by gentle citrus notes that slowly dissipate. I really like the opening, as it brings a kick of freshness to the day.

The theme here is naturally the spiciness, with a cold freshness, gentle lemon that slowly sinks into the green meadows. A wonderful scent for spring, but also for the fading summer. It fits very well on rainy days, as I have experienced and enjoyed several times. It's truly fabulous when you get a little wet, or when you open the window from a warm room and let the cool freshness in. It really invigorates the body, mind, and soul. You can really smell the scent of wet asphalt and wet wood. Yes, that excites me!

The scent here prolongs the enjoyment, as it adapts very well to these circumstances.
Over time, patchouli comes in subtly, but it doesn't overpower; instead, it joins the other components in a reserved manner.

In the end, it becomes slightly sweet, with a pleasant powdery quality. As mentioned, the main theme, the pleasant spiciness, with the present freshness and the nice green, are always there.

In short, it's described for me.
A spicy, fine enjoyment.
I think this scent can be seen and smelled well.
The sillage is in the middle range, and the longevity for me is around 7 hours, during which it beautifully melds with the skin's surface.

I am positively impressed and already looking forward to the next rain :)

09/30/2015

10Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Jeli
20 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Jeli

Top Review 14

green-spicy incense stick

Essence Aromatique - I have been circling around this scent for a long time. I keep testing it again and again - until I finally bought it yesterday.

Aromatique starts fresh, like a glass of still water with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon and a generous portion of coriander.
Quite quickly, patchouli joins in and gives the fragrance a slightly balsamic incense stick touch. I find this absolutely commendable, as it makes the scent special and also has a cooling effect. It reminds me of Japanese incense sticks, which often emit a clear, spicy fragrance. Sandalwood adds depth and groundedness to the scent.
The rose is not in the foreground but gives the fragrance a fine, subtle sweetness and makes it appear feminine despite the fresh-spiciness.
Tonka and vanilla wrap around the entire composition like a fine web and create a powdery impression.

I can relate very well to the associations below as "rainy day scent" and "black-and-white photos."
Essence Aromatique gives a cozy, "arrived" feeling. I find it very special despite its simplicity and can easily imagine wearing it year-round.

The sillage is in the close to medium range and fits well with the statement, the understatement of the fragrance. The longevity is good; I perceived the scent on my arm for about 7 hours.

I find the bottle beautiful; the glass is velvety-fine like the scent and feels good and heavy in the hand.

More reviews

Statements

45 short views on the fragrance

Cindyrella

10 years ago

9Scent

2

This Essence Aromatique has nothing to do with the original BV edp.

Guerlinchen

5 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

20

6

Found an old sample - help, help! Brilliant scent but shock oh shock, hardly available on the market! Green notes, for me leathery with a hint of vanilla.

Translated · Show original

Minigolf

3 years ago

9Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

14

2

Soft spice in a green cloak. A cushion of shimmering velvet. Warm and fresh at the same time, sandalwood and patchouli perfectly balanced!!

Translated · Show original

ChaiTee

10 years ago

8.5Scent 7.5Longevity 7Sillage

14

Fresh-spicy-feminine-bright. A bit old-fashioned but not an 'old-lady scent'. It has something.

Translated · Show original

Helena1411

4 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

12

7

KN: Sweet citrus powder winds rush in...
HN: ...over slightly earthy vanilla spice fields,...
B: ...it's still powdery and woody in the distance.

Translated · Show original

Alysande

5 years ago

12

10

Sandalwood upfront. Patchouli in tow.
Gentle spice, vanilla-rosy.
Beautiful.
A memory of youth.

Translated · Show original

FrauMieze

4 years ago

9.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

11

7

First Uiii then Wow! I like it. Spicy, slightly leathery. Sandalwood, coriander, and patchouli with a delicate rose scent. Sweet base that lasts long.

Translated · Show original

Heikeso

8 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

11

1

A fresh-spicy coriander opening leads to a dewy rose heart with wood & patch. Finally, a subtle very light vanilla. Beautiful!

Translated · Show original

Azahar

9 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

11

7

I knew the B.V. DNA is also in "mine"
Skin-sellerie-musky-leather-powder-wood-patch-skin
Sensual-beautiful, warm spicy-green

Translated · Show original

Venusia

5 years ago

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

10

1

Bergamot peel & juice, coriander and patch leaves, minimal rose, lots of sandalwood in a special soapy-spicy combo. Unisex, all-round.

Translated · Show original

More statements

Charts

Discussions

Topics about this fragrance in the forum

Sleuth 6 years ago

Perfumes & Brands

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique

It's a beautiful fragrance, indeed! The only thing I had hoped was that it was released as a somewhat less synthetic perfume, a more natural one. Of course, as it's from Bottega Veneta this can't be expected, but this...