Bottega Veneta has launched L’Absolu, a new fragrance for women. L’Absolu is a flanker to 2011's Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum.
Bottega Veneta introduces L’Absolu Eau de Parfum, an exceptionally exquisite scent. Offering a more intense take on the iconic leather chypre featured in the first eau de parfum, this new and distinctive interpretation honors the use of the finest natural raw materials synonymous with Bottega Veneta fragrances. Created by master perfumer Michel Almairac in collaboration with Bottega Veneta, the warm and enveloping blend is identifiable by a familiar leathery accord that is emphasized by jasmine sambac absolute and ambroxan for a sensual finish. The addition of ambroxan, a multi-faceted ingredient evocative of natural ambergris, brings new depth to the final structure. The notes of this floral leathery chypre combine to deliver an aroma with musky, woody and amber-imbued accords.
Amongst Bottega Veneta’s fragrances, L’Absolu offers a deeply feminine essence that is truly special. With an ombré rosewood hue, L’Absolu’s flacon presents a slightly more elaborate take on the classic Venetian glass-inspired design behind Bottega Veneta’s signature fragrances.
Bottega Veneta L’Absolu is available now at Saks Fifth Avenue, in 50 ml Eau de Parfum, $133.
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I’m tempted just for the visual impact of that deep rose-colored juice, but “leathery chypre” sounds right up my alley too. May have to seek out a spritz or two. 🙂
Whereas I love the bottle and color, but leathery chypre send me running for the hills.
*sends
The original was also a leather chypre — but not all that scary 🙂
Really, for me it was. I wanted to much to like it, but just couldn’t.
Can’t type today! *wanted so much to
Fair enough, I withdraw my original statement 🙂
This is a total Yes please for me????
Me too!
Sold.
Oh, no!
This means I have to muster up the courage to venture into the Bottega Veneta store here in Stockholm again to get a sniff. Something I’m way to pedestrian to do comfortably!
Ooh, are you in Stockholm? I was just visiting there last week! I went to Byredo and Chanel in my ridiculous tourist clothes and all the SAs were so lovely!
I’m sure we’re polite enough to not mind of tourist clothes.
Too bad you missed the fantastic summer we’ve had though!
Oh, the original was the perfume that sent me down the proverbial rabbit hole. I’m headed to an area with some high end stores and malls, so I will definitely give this a sniff.
Please report back!
That colour, like old rose jam (or at least the idea of a dusty bottle of old rose jam, if not the fact), is very appealing.
Right! I almost want it just for the presentation.
Ambergris! But of course… LOL
So, they just added some ambroxan to the original and changed the bottle colour? Doesn’t sound too compelling, but I’ll give it a sniff. I already have the Velours version in the purple bottle so I’m thinking I probably won’t need this.
???? I’m lemming the bottle too but you comment made me smile.