Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême Bottega Veneta 2015

With Bottega Veneta Pour Homme, the well-known credo that one should test fragrances before buying them was once again confirmed. Tested repeatedly and always thrilled by the wonderful and extraordinary top note, the base scent quickly became mine. After happily applying it in the morning before work, I thought by noon that I was getting sick. I could no longer smell my new acquisition. So off I went to the ENT. But he sent me home again. Everything was fine; not sick. It must have been the fragrance after all. And thus, disappointment took its course, and Bottega Veneta was gifted to my father-in-law. What a shame, it could have been a great one...

Then came the good news: Bottega Veneta is releasing an Extreme version. So off to the nearest perfume store and bought it (of course, only tested on the paper strip. It’s not like I learned anything from the first purchase). And it was worth it. This spicy-fresh opening from the base scent remains, only it lasts longer. After a while, it becomes woody. A very pleasant woody note. Quite masculine. Additionally, the leather increasingly comes to the forefront. Not a smoky leather like Tuscan Leather, but softer. It is different from the base scent, but still recognizable in its fundamental structure.
Many perfume enthusiasts here attest to a certain sweetness and powderiness. That’s true, but it is in no way comparable to Dior Homme. The sweetness and powderiness accompany the fragrance rather subtly.

Overall, a beautiful spicy leathery signature scent.

I would wish for the base scent to disappear and for the Extreme variant to lose the "Extreme" label, and that there would be a true perfume version for it.

One more thing about the bottle. While it was already very simple as the regular "Pour Homme," they have taken it to the extreme with the sticker. I expect more...

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