Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

This is one of my all time favourites and I was disappointed that it was discontinued, but glad that I received this as a gift from my partner years ago. Cypress Shadow from L'Atelier Parfum is by the same perfumer, and I think he, too, was disappointed that his cypress masterpiece was deleted, so he released the same one again for a different brand! It's an extremely close sibling - so close in fact that you'd be hard pressed discerning the two I think. If you're looking for a Cipresso replacement, or never got to try the original - try Cypress Shadow, then come back here and upvote the "reminds me of" ;) When the bottle was fresh, the initial burst of realistic lemony cypress was exquisite. There's less of that now that the bottle has aged and lost some of the top notes, but the green impression lives on, and the strength in the suave dry-down seems to have increased. This is the more realistic cypress fragrance for those who have not found what they've been looking for - and captures more the aura of the cypress tree rather than simply using stinky cypress absolute like Tom Ford's "old man" version.

I’m in Love! Just got a brand new unopened bottle on eBay for only $100! I’m so glad I blind bought it. I’ve been looking for a nice cypress fragrance. I had blind bought Salvatore Ferragamo Convivo, but it turned out to be a little too sharp and annoyed me wearing it all day. This Bottega Veneta II does showcase Cypress as the leading role in the scent, but it certainly is not a soliflore. I notice the juniper berries and cardamom others have mentioned. I also detect a little lavender and fig/fig leaf. The cypress is supported by other woods as well: cedar and sandalwood. Overall, the impression I get is similar to Lothair by Penhaligon’s, another beautiful scent and one of my favorites. The only down side I am finding to Bottega Veneta II is the longevity is weak. It fades too fast on me. Somehow Lothair lasts me all day and gets noticed with many compliments. This one wears closer to the skin and may be a better option for warmer weather months. Overall, I am very happy with purchasing this. The bottle is SO awesome. I am working on finding a bottle of Bottega Veneta I next!

BOTTEGA VENETA PARCO PALLADIANO II Bottega Veneta’s Parco Palladiano II is a captivating blend of pink pepper, amber wood, and cypress that immediately draws you in with its unique and balanced composition. The pink pepper adds a subtle, spicy warmth, while the cypress brings an unexpected freshness that feels both elegant and refined. The amber wood base gives it a grounding, woody depth that lingers beautifully. Performance-wise, it lasts a solid 5-7 hours on my skin, which is quite satisfying for a fragrance of this nature. Though it was a gift, I’ve already decided it’s a must-buy for my collection, despite the unfortunate news that it’s been discontinued. The bottle itself is a work of art—clean, sleek, and textured in a way that feels luxurious in the hand. It’s a perfect reflection of the understated elegance that Bottega Veneta is known for. Highly recommended for those who appreciate a well-balanced and sophisticated scent with a unique twist.

All the Parco Palladiano line are very nice natural smelling, much more so than you usually get in a designer line. This one is no exception and is probably one of my favorites of the lot. Opens with a mega natural, strong yet beautiful smelling cyprus fir note, really good. It doesn't quite keep that up forever but it does waft around nicely for the length of the fragrance. There is a light airy breeze of freshness around the entire fragrance with the ginger and coriander in there, I think this might be where the comparison to TdH someone mentioned below comes from. This certainly feels like fragrance J-C Ellena might have made. Very nice stuff. Worth the price? I'm not sure about that, but if I see this discounted I am more than likely to pick up a bottle.

This is a true masterpiece. Hard to believe something this good only has two notes... It lasts all day long & gives off more of a manly vibe but can see a woman rocking this. Projection is a perfect 3 to 5 feet & the longevity is through the roof! I'm definitely buying a full bottle & this will be a staple in my collection.