It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection where, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like standalone works of art. Fast forward to today, and much has changed: namely, Louise Trotter took the helm as the brand’s creative director, who is now unveiling the next chapter of its fragrance portfolio. Alta is here! With Vogue First, Vogue Shopping readers will get exclusive access to shop the drop 24 hours before anyone else.
In lieu of a second Venetian-inspired lineup, Alta distinguishes itself in several noteworthy ways. For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances. A nod to the house’s signature woven leather, each composition is rooted in Bottega Veneta’s “Intrecciato duo” concept of pairing one ingredient native to Italy, the brand’s homeland, with another sourced from a different country. The goal here is to “tell a global story, distilling essences from every corner of the globe to create evocative scents that awaken the senses and capture the imagination.”
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
On fragrance profiles, the debut eau de parfums each took a bold approach, leaving behind a trail of intoxicating notes wherever the wearer strolled. Now, the latest batch of eau de parfums is noticeably lighter, hugging the skin rather than announcing its presence.
Standouts include Balliamo, a soft scent that blends Italian white fig with the lingering notes of American cedarwood as it settles—so skin-like and warm, it became a favorite of Vogue’s Kiana Murden. I, on the other hand, gravitate towards Crepuscolo, which contrasts unrefined salt (known as Fior di Sale) with South Asian oud. Those interested in something more herbaceous will resonate with Always Now—an earthy blend of Italian basil accord grounded by Madagascan bourbon essence. Montebello takes a similar approach: opening with vibrant blood orange, before unfolding into North African neroli as a nod to the Maison’s gardens in Veneto. Through each of the ten scents, Bottega Veneta has mastered the art of opposites for scents that surprise you—once you think you understand it, give it a few minutes to experience a completely new aroma.
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
