Bottega Veneta Pour Homme by Bottega Veneta

It smells good for an adult audience, but the performance is extremely low. I wouldn’t recommend it given the high price compared to the thousands of alternatives available.

One of the fragrances in my top 3 that has made me the most angry. It has an excellent citrus opening and a herbal, woody dry-down, but it lasts less than a sneeze. It’s the worst performance I’ve ever tried (even worse than the Blue from a while back). A real shame because the scent is exquisite. After finishing the 2019 bottle, with no maceration or nonsense: it lasted a mere breath from day one.

We should be more critical of products and sellers who are just looking for a quick sale on the first spray. I consider it a rip-off or a scam because the expectation is always higher. It’s gone 10 centimeters from the skin after 10 minutes and unnoticeable after 2 hours. I wouldn’t buy it for 10 euros. It’s a shame because the scent is exquisite.

Disappointing intensity, longevity, and presence, what a pity because I like the smell. It starts with a potent citrus but the dry-down is a luxury, hard to define, perhaps due to not knowing the nuances of the pines, although juniper is indeed there. I detected vetiver at different moments, even though it’s not listed in the notes. It’s very green, perhaps earthy, and I don’t detect any leather at all. It seemed great up close almost always, except for little spots where it projects a bit. What a shame about the intensity; it should be double or triple to really hook me.

My dad got it as a gift at work, and since he only tries what he chooses for his own taste, he let me keep it. I’ve been wearing it for two days and it’s an elegant gentleman’s aroma; I love the citrus opening and the leather is exquisite, but the sillage and projection are poor. Although many vote for spring, I think it’s more for autumn and winter. I don’t know the price, but in my case, I wouldn’t buy it due to the lack of longevity.

I bought it at the duty-free shop in Barcelona airport. I smelled it and thought the opening was magnificent—green, fresh citrus. Very interesting scent. However, the drydown felt overly sweet to me, like bland pepper. It comes across as uncharismatic, a superfluous perfume that’s there but doesn’t stand out, and on my skin, it projects very little. Barely 2 hours close to the skin before it disappears completely. In my opinion, it’s not worth the price, although I understand that tastes vary.

Updated classic: starts strong with bergamot and juniper for about 7-10 minutes. The heart and drydown blend together without much distinction. The leather is the highlight—resinous and slightly sweet from the labdanum, with a subtle, almost hidden incense that gives it magic. Very masculine, elegant, and perfect for daytime, but it fails on longevity and projection. It only lasts about two hours if you apply it directly to your skin.

I think B PH is seriously underrated. Lucky for us, beneath that soft exterior lies a daily jewel: timeless yet with a young, beating heart. Fresh bergamot opens up quickly into an unspoken anise note (basil or anise) that lasts until the end, giving it character. The woods bring out marked pine and a fine leather worthy of a designer brand. As it dries, the potent labdanum creates an acidic intoxication that might tire sensitive noses but doesn’t suffocate. It smells like a mountain forest with animals and giant trees. A new classic, top quality for the price; I was surprised by its sharpness and hope it becomes popular. Rating: 6.

It smells very carnal; the leather really stands out. The only downside is that if you remove the pine or that aromatic herb, it loses a bit of its charm. Imagine that magnificent leather without those nuances—it would be a total hit.