Posted by Angela
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11 March 2013
Where I live, this past weekend brought a few days of false spring. The sky shone rich azure, windows through the neighborhood flew open, and birds came out in legions, singing fiercely and hopping through the garden. I craved asparagus, fava beans, sorrel — and a lighter, fresher fragrance. It was the perfect time to crack out my sample of Bottega Veneta Eau Legère.
Perfumer Michel Almairac developed Eau Legère as a flanker to Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum. Bottega Veneta describes it as a “leathery floral chypre” with notes of gardenia, musk, and oak moss.
I’m a fan of the original Bottega Veneta and bought a bottle within a week of smelling it. It’s a jammy blend of apricot, suede, and patchouli that weaves a cashmere blanket of scent. Bottega Veneta has a definite presence, and it’s a warm, approachable, comforting aura I’m complimented on nearly every time I wear it. But I can’t imagine wearing it in warm weather. It’s just plain too thick.
Enter Eau Legère…
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Posted by Robin
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4 December 2012
Our series of holiday gift posts continues with solid perfumes. Up next (probably on Thursday), more travel sizes & coffrets. If you missed them, check out part 1 (scented body products), part 2 (travel sizes & coffrets), part 3 (home fragrance) and part 4 (gifts for men).
From Bottega Veneta, the brand’s signature fragrance in a solid compact. $165 at Nordstrom…
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Posted by Robin
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14 November 2012
Bottega Veneta will launch Bottega Veneta Eau Légère, a new fragrance for women, in February…
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Posted by Robin
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9 October 2012
More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.
From Christian Dior, J’Adore L’Absolue in a limited edition Murano glass bottle designed by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. $3500 each, 300 were made…
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Posted by Robin
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29 May 2012
More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.
From Yves Saint Laurent, In Love Again (left) and M7 Oud Absolu (right) in 80 ml “Crystal Edition” with “opulent encrusted lid”. £200 and £185 respectively, at Selfridges in the UK…
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