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Illusione for Him
by Bottega Veneta
Illusione for Him by Bottega Veneta unfolds as a fresh, citrus-woody scent with a sharp, aromatic edge, centered on bitter orange and lemon paired with fir resin and white cedar extract. The scent evolves into a clean, softly powdery base with tonka and vetiver, lending it a subtle but elegant dry-down reminiscent of old books or a well-kept barber shop. It’s consistently praised for its sophistication, refined simplicity, and suitability for professional or formal settings, with a restrained sillage and a light, skin-scent profile that many find pleasantly discreet and dignified. While the fragrance is regarded as a modern classic that captures a refined Italian masculine elegance—fresh, linear, and quietly appealing—its performance is widely seen as deficient. Longevity is consistently described as short, lasting only 2 to 4 hours, and so reliant on reapplication that some users find it unusable despite appreciation for the scent itself.
Pros
- +Feels very refined and high-quality, suitable for office or formal environments
- +Offers a natural, clean, and balanced scent profile with a sharp aromatic edge
- +Design and presentation are considered stylish and premium, adding to the appeal
Cons
- −Very weak longevity, often lasting less than 3 hours on skin
- −Low projection and sillage make it barely detectable beyond arm’s length
- −Reapplication is frequently required, undermining value for price