Illusione Tonka Solaire

the name is misleading for sure but dont let it distract you from the fact that this is GOEGEOUS! so light, so airy, so classy, so effortlessly pretty just AAAAAAA! i know to a lot of people it might be basic but as a basic bitch this has a sprinkle of magic in it and i have no idea what it is because its blended so well. i will have to test it more on my skin and on the longevity before it goes to the want list! Edit:Last so long on my wrist even after washing it. To the want list 📝📝

Where do I even start from? I got this recently and waited to experience it fully before leaving a review. I put this on at about 9.00am and went to the bank at about 1pm . A staff had to had ask what I was wearing as that had been the topic of discussion since I got there. I am writing this review at 5.11pm and this is still projecting fairly well. I have gotten a total of 4 compliments in one day !!! This is a unique gem. I’m obsessed !!!!! Nothing short of 5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I own and adore the OG illusione. There is really not much difference between this flanker and the OG to warrant having both. The main difference to my nose seems to be a more lighter citrusy opening whereas the OG is more woody and green. Tonka solaire seems lighter and airier. Both are gorgeous perfumes. I’m not sure why they’ve called it tonka solaire though when there’s no tonka?

I love this. Its delicate, its so edible. Its so luxurious, and soapy at first. There is really lovely citrus element that gives it a slightly tart and juiciness to it which is the blackberry. Its settles down to a soft, delicate version of the top notes but with a slightly oily element. Its balances fresh and soapy sweet really well. 8/10

As much as i like Bottega Veneta (own the original one that i literally adore- the Velvet one and Illusione for men), this new version is just... ok. I got a couple of samples that have been put to test in the last weeks. It's a clean, fresh, powedery fragrance. Smells like expensive finely milled luxury soap. I get some initial citrus, some powdery iris, jasmine (the fresh type), some green leaves (could be olive ) and a musky, warm drydown. Tonka? Not at all. It's a very nice perfume, very summery, light and very wearable. Makes you feel clean and put together. Sillage intimate... longevity max one hour. It will not make it to a full bottle, unfortunately.