Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique by Bottega Veneta

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Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique Bottega Veneta 2016

7.7 / 10 160 Ratings

A popular perfume by Bottega Veneta for men, released in 2016. The scent is fresh-green. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Fresh

Green

Citrus

Woody

Spicy

Fragrance Notes

Italian bergamot

Siberian stone pine

Indonesian patchouli

Perfumer

Amandine Clerc-Marie

Ratings

Scent

7.7160 Ratings

Longevity

6.4138 Ratings

Sillage

5.8139 Ratings

Bottle

7.6143 Ratings

Value for money

6.830 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 11/13/2025.

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Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/19/2022

7.5Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

HugoMontez
81 Reviews

HugoMontez

Helpful Review 4

Simply elegant

This is a great scent. And very under the radar, like the whole line, actually.

Its seems a very simple composition, and, in a way, it is. A classic combo of Patchouli and cedarwood but with a twist. A fresh and green note of pine needles. The same used in the whole masculine line.

It reminds me of Cartier Roadster. They both share that elegant, woody patchouli drydown, with a fresh herbal/green opening. This one, instead of mint, uses pine needles to fresh things up.

The fragrance acts like a cologne but without a strong citric element. It lists bergamot as a top note but i can't smell much of it. But the pine makes it a really cooling scent and very sophisticated.

The projection is not great but it lasts 6-8h. Really good option if you want something different for summer and spring time.

3/5

04/20/2017

6.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Meggi
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Meggi

Top Review 21

Successful Surprise

Bergamot, so-so. Instead, I think of a bit of nimm2 lemon, including the creamy-sharp content. Along with something ethereal-fresh, brushing against mint. All garnished on a rough, astringent-hesperidic base. The fruity part soon turns completely green, leaving only a hint of nimm2 as time goes on.

A sheep-cheesy, pupated intermezzo after half an hour briefly raises concern. Unjustly - for soon the boss appears: balsamic-herbaceous coniferous wood. It doesn’t smell like the pines I know in nature, so I like to believe there’s a contribution from Siberia. I really like this, a spicy-elegant scent, where “the creaminess of the special pine” takes off a bit of the edge.

As it progresses, the matter moves charmingly back and forth between the resinous and the creamy, edging towards midday in a style that even resembles throat lozenge leather. Only resembles, this is undoubtedly not a leather scent. But perhaps the folks at Bottega Veneta can’t quite help themselves considering their core competency. Or I’m just unconsciously assuming that.

Otherwise, the scent is stable and shows at least three-quarters of its herbaceous-spicy-balsamic coniferous brew: relatively quiet, but quite enduring, although a generous application is recommended for this (as already mentioned). Patchouli plays a significant role for me only directly on the skin for long stretches. It only becomes more prominent in the overall fading scent from late afternoon onwards.

With all that, the non-niche ambition and area of application are undoubtedly revealed. And in light of this, the Essence Aromatique can be considered a hit. That it can feel a bit boring over time is then obvious. My rating should definitely be understood solely against this background; those looking for a stylish, timeless all-rounder will be well served at a reasonable price.

I actually like Bottega Veneta pour Homme Essence Aromatique better than the earlier Bottega Veneta pour Homme. Although - I must not hide this - I had tested the latter back then with very little experience.

I thank Ergoproxy for the successful surprise.

06/09/2016

7.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
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Leimbacher

Top Review 12

Aromatic, practical, good

The two previous Bottega Venetas always catch my eye in every store due to their classically beautiful design & are stored in my mind under "pleasant light leather scents." However, none of them has really stuck with me, or at least not without a desire to purchase. A similar fate could befall the summery Essence Aromatique, as this successful blend of Versace's L'Homme & M7 Fresh appears even more subtle & lighter than its brothers. Additionally, any leather notes have been removed.

Ess. Arom. is a dry-masculine wood-citrus scent. Not outdated, but timeless. Not a wimp, but intentionally understated & full of decency. A breath of fresh air among many olfactory sugary loud monkeys in the men's segment, I absolutely agree with my predecessors. Bergamot, light woods & a fine hint of patchouli that at least adds some depth. Ethereal, dry, & despite performance issues, quite characterful. You just have to reapply quickly & not be stingy. Here it shows once again: simple, still suits the classic man best. From spring to autumn a hit, in summer sometimes even a bullseye.

Bottle: classically masculine
Longevity: 4-5 hours scratch the average.
Sillage: pleasantly inconspicuous.

Conclusion: a very pleasant signature & office scent for warmer days, which meaningfully complements the BV PH series & represents a male exception in the designer segment. However, it simply does not stand out in the "normal world"!

04/30/2016

7.5Scent 4Longevity 5Sillage

Apicius
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Apicius

Top Review 15

A Fragrance Quote

The Bottega Veneta men's fragrance is, for me, one of the best new releases of recent years in the mid-range segment. Committed to a puristic style, it is more aromatic than herbal, yet discreet and understated. Like few others, its concept combines attractiveness and allure with simplicity and wearability. Those looking for a perfume for everyday use will find it perfectly suited here.

While the subsequent flankers may hardly surpass the first fragrance in the series, the question remains whether they can match it. The bright bottle of the new Essence Aromatique signals that this time it could go in a fresher direction.

The first impression is citrusy-herbaceous, striking, and very, very familiar - a reunion with an old acquaintance? A few shelves over it stands, confirming in direct comparison: the opening is Armani's Eau pour Homme!

The quintessential Armani had its heyday in the 80s and 90s, and of course, the 2013 remake could not quite live up to nostalgic memories. That Eau was a real stinker, with basil and lemon, still very typical of the time of Aromatic Fougères. However, the version available today is still quite potent, as is fitting for a contemporary fragrance.

In Essence Aromatique, Amandine Clerc-Marie employs this accord quite differently than Roger Pellégrino did back then. For her, the tone is three levels softer. It presents itself in the top note, only to send restrained impulses down to the base. This is powdery-woody and quickly makes its presence known. Its understated nature is thematically connected to the other two fragrances in the series. The fact that the fragrance development is already over after two hours could have been considered in the naming, perhaps with the addition of "Cologne".

Amandine Clerc-Marie has earned her stripes by placing a classic accord in a completely modern framework, perhaps introducing it anew to a younger audience. Personally, however, I have never felt the need to rub myself with basil and lemon. Armani's Eau - in whatever form - is therefore not part of my collection.

06/22/2018

9Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Pinkpug5
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Pinkpug5

Very helpful Review 14

Against Summer Heat

I accidentally tested this for the first time in spring. Since I liked it, I wanted to test it a second time and sprayed on the women's version. Of course, that is not comparable, and soon I realized my mistake. When I encountered it again today during a sale, I had to spray it on once more, and what can I say. This herbaceous citrus freshness is just exactly what I need on hot days. It simply can't be sweet for me. The saleswoman kindly pointed out that it is for men, but I just said that no one will notice when I wear it. Now it's mine, and summer can come.

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