From the bad guys: Hannibal Lecter played by Mads Mikelsen, Kingpin from the Netflix Daredevil series, Lex Luthor played by Kevin Spacey. Featuring a sleek procession of looks, techniques, characters and motifs pulled from multiple places in time – most notably, Ancient Rome and the early 20th century when Italian Futurism was in full swing – Bottega Veneta’s Winter 2023 collection marked the final chapter of Matthieu Blazy’s ‘Italia’ trilogy. And what an ending it was. Shop Womenswear

Italy’s Veneto region inspires the Bottega Veneta perfume line, according to the fragrance’s creative director Tomas Maier.If there’s a brand that knows how to design an It bag, it’s Bottega Veneta. From the curvy Sardine and always-on-the-go Andiamo to the artful Kalimero and newly debuted Hop, every new design by the Italian label is instantly propelled to overnight fame – a credit to the draw and unrivalled appeal of its fine leathermaking. Shop Women’s Bags

Essence is one of the most masculine scents we have smelled in a long time, making it one of the best for men. The smell is innovative, bringing together two masculine styles: cologne and the fougere. The result is a relaxed and modern masculine fragrance. Founded by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in Vicenza, Italy, in 1966. Bottega Veneta was initially a leather goods company. The company has stayed true to its origins, continuing to produce top of the line leather goods. Bottega Veneta is one of the world’s leading luxury brands.

What a short pleasure! But a shelf life of just under 3.5 hours, it can not have been. Drum had to comparison purposes a second test here:

The fact that Bottega Veneta’s leather goods have garnered favour among those with discerning taste should come as no surprise; this is a brand synonymous with expert Italian craftsmanship, after all. Wallets, belt bags, holdalls and the ubiquitous Cassette are all worked with the House’s signature Intrecciato weave to create the most elevated of finishing touches. Shop Men's Accessories After wearing the perfume for about half an hour, the scent subtly changes to a nuttier metallic. Think of roasted chestnuts. Finally, the aroma fades into a somewhat muskier cigar scent. The scent’s longevity is between four and five hours. The smell is simple yet sophisticated. We might call it Autumn in Australia, but we’re catering for our overseas friends in our guide to the best fall fragrances for men. During this season your scents will transition from the sweet, fruity, citrusy scents of summer into spicier and woodier options that are perfect for fall. Our list abides by these rules, with plenty of eau de parfums that are heavy on the palette with bergamot, cedars, and juniper for balance. The individual ingredients of this creation are all on my I Like list and yet this fragrance surprises me with its fabulous balance. Coniferous wood extracts of all kinds are sometimes equated with granny's spruce needle foam bath from the four-litre bottle or Franzen's brandy - and we are dealing with these extracts three times. Nah, leave the head cinema aside as grandma tips two full caps from the spruce needle foam bath into the tub and after the bath rubs the rotten knees with Franzen's brandy. What I personally miss in the end is clearly the promised leather note. So you can sniff something, but in my opinion it's a lot to behave, which is also true for the given patchouli.Release in 2017, the parfum version of this signature line represents a deeper and more masculine version of the fragrance. The house described Parfum as a “bolder and more impressive interpretation of the original.” We agree. The scent combines woody accords with a leather base. Some of the world’s top perfumers have created the brand’s signature fragrances, including Michel Almairac, Alexis Dadier, Daniela Andrier, and Mylene Alran. Bottega Veneta’s fragrances set out to capture Italy’s stories. Bottega Veneta perfume price varies, but it is considered a high-end brand. Final Thoughts Released in 2019, Illusione is all about masculinity and smelling good. Fragrance designer Antoine Maisondieu created Bottega Veneta Perfume Illusione. With a delightful mix of citrus and cedar, this perfume is suited to many daytime situations, whether work or an afternoon outing.

And if I was interested in gender signs in fragrances, I would have missed this wonderful opportunity. There's quality to this. You have the needles and the resin in your hand, you grind it, throw it into the air, let your arms circle and smell your hands - pure ethereal. BVpH gives you a lot of it, but he doesn't kill you with it, because he gives you the freshness of bergamot. Sage and pimento add the spice, rounded off by the balsamic and sweet Labdanum. The allspice is also rather sweetly aromatic, but here I don't care which of the two is the sweeter part, they don't take anything, they just play together perfectly, which by the way also applies to the base notes. The fragrance is round, there is nothing disturbing, there is nothing annoying, there is no restlessness Unfortunately the range and durability is a little bit missing Launched in 2013, Essence Aromatique represents the signature scent of the house’s leather accessories. The house describes Essence as “…a sophisticated and easy-to-wear cologne.” The fragrance recalls refreshing sensations along with casual masculine elegance. This is a long-lasting Bottega Veneta perfume for men. Bottega Veneta - a brand that I would rate as follows: if a woman wants to show that she wants to spend a little more on a handbag, she reaches for Michael Kors. Then it costs between 150 and 200 €. If it is to be a bit more expensive and showy, then it may be Louis Vuitton in particular. Becomes interesting from approx. 500 €. Also as a fake - because not only the gentlemen of creation want to dazzle with fake watches. You should only really wear it if the rest of your outfit fits your bag, otherwise wird´s is embarrassing and woman is convicted of dazzling. The content fits very well to the overall structure and scores with soft coniferous and slightly citric notes. In any case, the first few seconds of the top note are concise and of high quality - and above all extraordinary, but not ostentatious. This does absolutely justice to the quiet approach of the brand. If the fragrance were largely at this level, I'd probably be quite excited. But unfortunately it becomes a bit more synthetic and citric as well as spicy notes including juniper take the upper hand. Little by little BVpHEdT makes a soapy twist including some lively aspects. That's ok, but the start was much more convincing.Sometimes a spray just doesn’t cut it. Our list of the best solid colognes for men includes wax alternatives that are alcohol-free, portable, leak-proof, and longer lasting than spray cologne if used correctly. You’ll also notice that a number of the choices are wax variations of some of our favourite colognes for men, including Santal 33 by Le Labo. Rub a small amount into your finger, apply it to your pulse points, and get ready for people to ask you what you’re wearing. Our guide to finding your signature scent Our guide to applying cologne correctly below outlines the simple steps | Image: Sam Mangioni / Man of Many How to Apply Fragrances and Cologne Except for the fact that men and women often like the same things, but do not exchange ideas about them, and so in mutual ignorance about it, miss a wonderful opportunity.