Venezia 2011

Laura biagiotti's perfumes aren't well known here so when I saw roma and Venezia in my favorite local perfume shop,I didn't know about them.I came here to read the reviews.I forgot about roma because of it's animalic notes but Venezia caught my eyes as I love vanilla and Venezia's vintage looking bottle but I didn't dare blindbuying it as I knew it's new formulation of a classic and I was afraid it may smell oldish Recently one of my friends purchased it for himself and when he saw I'm interested in it,sent it to me so that I can have it for a while and decide whether I want it in my collection or not,well I definitely want it Venezia opens with juicy,dark,lush,plummy fruity notes and heavy ylangylang .I'm not a fan of it's opening part and it felt a little dated but soon other florals which are light and gorgeous show up.middle phase isn't juicy any more.it's a lovely floral scent,a tad powdery blended with plum and peach.as time passes it becomes softer,rounder and more pleasant.vanilla,resins,sandalwood and amber ground floral fruity notes and create a warm,balmy scent with a honey-like sweetness.golden color of it's juice matches it's scent very well as it smells very golden.although plum is rated as the strongest note,on my skin it's not very strong.ofcourse I can detect something lush and fruity(like a mix of plum and a hint of peach)but the most prominent notes are ylangylang,resin and sandalwood to my nose,their golden mix blends very well with creamy florals,powdery vanilla and sultry fruits and I don't find it dated at all(unlike it's opening).it's warm,rich,well blended and refined. I have never tried original Venezia so I can't compare them but original Venezia must be a bomb if this one is it's watered down version for it's long lasting and well projecting I like it and I will add it to my wantlist

Plum-y Amber-Floral with Ylang & Sandalwood... At first I didn't understand this baby, but whether it was my nose developing, or 6 months macerating, she is now speaking to me. My first impression of this fragrance was confusing - kind of meh, kind of a let down as I was hoping to smell something similar to Samsara and didn't at first. But as it's matured, and when I quiet my mind, Venezia 2011 reminds me of unsmoked wine-flavoured cigarillos and raisin pie garnished with ylang-ylang! If Samsara and Ambre d'Alexandrie had a baby.... her name is Venezia! There are no tobacco notes per se, but to my nose the benzoin and plum include amber soaked tobacco/tea leaves, similar to what I smell in other benzoin-heavy fragrances (i.e. Moustache EDP Rochas). Imagine walking through San Marco's Square in October. You duck into a cafe to find it's upholstered in red velvet with gilded marino glass mirrors and fixtures. Some older Italian men are smoking cigars, and you join in the mood as you crack open a package of wine flavored cigarillos from a vending machine. The ambery-plum scent of the unsmoked cigarillos wafts up from the package and you take a deep breath and sink back into the red velvet booth. On the menu is raisin pie garnished with ylang-ylang, and the once invisible server moves around the tiny byzantine cafe in a cloud of chiffon and Samsara like Greta Garbo in The Grand Hotel. How could you have not seen her before?

Having been an devotee of Laura Biagiotti's Venezia in its original incarnation, I was delighted yet hesitant when I found out that they were re-releasing it. I had such wonderful memories of this gorgeous perfume that invoked something as lustrous and glorious as a baroque Venetian ball with beautiful women in rich fabrics, anointing themselves with gorgeous scent from a beautiful Murano bottle before being spirited away on a Gondola to be seduced by their very own Casanova. Yes, it really was THAT romantic a scent! I wore it throughout my 20's and 30's and men loved it. I loved it. Creamy, plummy, spicy, vanilla - this one still has all the elements of the vintage formula. I was frightened they would have tinkered with it too much but they haven't. I was worried it would now be too sweet for an early 40's woman to wear but I shouldn't have worried. It is as soft and classy as Biagiotti's other scents for women. The staying power was amazing. One spritz on my wrist lasted all day, all night and into the next day and dried down to a beautiful whisper that my adored one couldn't get enough of. Thank you Laura Biagiotti for making this customer very happy. I still have a bottle of the original and this is just as lovely. It still makes me feel special and ultra-feminine when I wear it. Please never stop making it.

Oh my World! What a beauty! I cannot remember last time I felt so under the spell of a fragrance - Venezia melted my heart immediately! The opening is very pleasant; the fruity note of plum mixed with jasmin petals and a pinch of vanilla... Absolutely marvellous!After 4 hours I can smell mainly jasmine and as the fragrance dries down, it becomes more cozy thanks to vanilla. I have no idea how much is the new 2011 version similar to old formula but the 2011 version for sure would become my signature IF it only was widely available. It is really rich, sensual, deep, a perfect juice for long, chilly winter months. Lasting power and silage are both outstanding; I could still smell it on my skin after a long hot shower. I believe that Venezia would appeal to extremely rich and sophisticated fragrance lovers; if Baiser Du Dragon, Elixir Des Merveilles or Badgley Mischka rock your boat, then you have to try Venezia. Brilliant projection, lovely bottle, quality juice. Two sprays and you're wrapped up for the rest of the day. Venezia is a marvel. Full stop.

Now, we all know that a perfume that is 20 years old would not smell exactly the same as a new one. Time will leave its print on it, even if it was kept in the box, cool and dark place. I'm saying this maybe to find an explanation to why the new Venezia smells the same but not exacly identical to the old one. I had in the past 4 big bottles of the old juice. Today I tried both the new and the old Venezia. To me the new one smells like the old one, but more like an EDT compared to an EDP. In other words, very similar, but lighter and without 'something' that the old one has. For the difference, I am blaming the age, like a more matured wine. You may say that I am deluding myself, but I don't care. The new Venezia is really awesome, it instantly brought back the memories of the old one with no trace of doubt, and it is nothing like any perfume on the market today.

Swooning<3 Even tough this is a reformulation I can still feel that the roots from this scent is from the 80's! Venezia is soft, well blended and feminine with an edge. The ylang-ylang is sharp and the most prominent note, the plum, peach, (and what I believe is the osmanthus) and vanilla and sandalwood makes it soft. its resinous, creamy and slightly sweet with something animalic going on. The rose and a faint tone of jasmine is detectable after a couple of hours when the ylang-ylang calms down. To me this is perfect for this autumn! It is a cozy day in an armchair with a blanket over your knees with a cup of tea as well as a walk in the city and a visit to the restaurant... But do way you want with this darling, in her companionship you will feel womanly, confident and elegant all at once!

I wore this in the 90's and loved it then. Time went by and my beloved Venezia was forgotten as I embraced the newer and more popular fragrances of the day. Years later I had a yearning to try this again but was reluctant, as I thought that the reformulated version could not possibly be anything like the old one. I was wrong! This is still as beautiful as the vintage formula, there isn't much difference. I still smell the original essence of the old Venezia. Perhaps this is a slightly lighter version, but that beautiful, heady, sweet smell is still there. I still adore this perfume, it's timeless unlike a lot of the oldies, which sometimes have a very musty, powdery smell, this has retained that modern day appeal. Wonderful perfume, don't be afraid to try it, you won't be disappointed.

I am so pleased it is back! There might be queens and princesses of feminine scents but for me Venezia is in its own category - it is an affluent fairy godmother! Who wouldn't like to have one?! Ok, so it is reformulated, but it still has that wow factor of the vintage. I don't get a heavy projection with it, but I'm happy with that. It means I can wear it all day, even for work. It projects well but gracefully, making me yearn for more on the dry down. The scent itself is INSANELY floral, without being heavy or 'thick', and the vanilla-jasmine combo is of the best of its kind. And although I personally cannot single out the fruity notes, I think it's these notes that lift this composition up. This gem of a perfume is as original as it is a crowd pleaser. Genius, timeless, masterpiece.

I am doing a wrist to wrist comparison between Venezia 2011 and the original, and I agree with the other reviews. This is a stripped version of the original. Plum dominates the top, and fades to vanilla towards the bottom. Longevity is not excellent. For my lifestyle though, Venezia 2011 is more 'useful'. The vintage Venezia with all the animalic civet was a big no for day wear for me, whereas this is a true oriental floral and is safe for day-office wear. I am saving my original for all those 'special' occassions and keeping this for everyday. Overall I like it very much, it indeed has the Venezia vibe! This remake reminded me of YSL Yvresse that was reformulated lately as a toned down version of the original

i love this one. i think it is very seductive. i have to admit that i do not remember the original one (i was too young for such a perfume at that time, but i remember the commercial which was very similar to the new one ;) ) but to me this perfume is really great. another one on my want list. to my mind plum notes in perfume often do not work (unfortunately as i love plums) but the plum/vanilla combination in this one is very well done. it is a bit sweet but definitely not too sweet, very warm and cozy. it is a mature perfume not for teenagers. thumbs up for this one.

Where should I start from?! I love it! I love them both, this version and the vintage one! There is a slight difference between them I should say. This one is a bit sweeter and louder especially in the drydown. I can smell more candy flowers and amber in it maybe because the animalic note and the iris and tonka are missing here which makes the vintage Venezia more interesting and sophisticated. The both Venezia are sexy and seductive with really good sillage.

Interesting fragrance. When I blew it at first, it seemed sharp, and only after a few seconds I felt like a little girl in a magic shop. There is some magic in this perfume, as if you were in a fairy tale – something sweet but not vanilla sweet, fresh sweet. Warm but also playful, romantic fragrance definitely. I feel very well pronounced blue plum in a very appealing way. I'd wear it for Christmas.

I love this fragrance so much. Plum based, the rose and the jasmine makes a beautiful combo with the fruity and vanilla notes, so delicious. If I didn't see the notes listed I would have say that it contains also violet. Because the final effect is so powdery. I have an old little bottle of the original one and it is not so reliable to make a comparison. But I confess that I like the new version.

This is a really special perfume that I love so much. It is fruity and spicy, very unique, perfect for cold autumn or winter days (and nights). Its smell is warming and feminine, also kind of vintage, but definetly not boring. I think it has a "character" of its own, and would say not everyone can wear it. The perfume has a good silage and on my skin lasts long. One of my favorite perfumes.

This is one of the most comforting scents in my wardrobe. Sweet vanilla, spiced plums and juicy black currant, this is not your typical fruity floral. It is deep, rich, sultry without being heavy or overbearing. Moderate sillage and longevity. This is a great cozy cold weather scent, but for me at least, subtle juicy fruits make it a great late summer/early autumn choice as well.

The first version to me was magic because I found it in Karstadt in Hamburg long time ago but could not afford to have it as I was a very young girl then. Thus I bought this version some time ago and was enchanted how I loved it, jasmine, ylang ylang, gardenia I guess was there... everybody who felt my perfume asked what I'm wearing because they loved the oriental powdery aroma.

I bought Venezia 2011 on ebay and it arrived Friday. I LOVE IT! In fairnes, I haven't yet sprtized it on my skin but the whiff from the bottle took me back. Smelled to me, very very close to the original. Can't wait to wear it to an upcoming wedding. I'm rationing it! I hope it comes to Canada soon. Apparently it's only available in Germany and Italy currently.

News!!! Direttamente dalla pagina FB ufficiale del gruppo L.Biagiotti, la risposta ad uno dei numerosi commenti : "Laura Biagiotti- The formula is the same so you will love it! Help us to spread the news on forums!!" Son davvero impaziente per questo grande ed attesissimo ritorno!! :-))

Probably one of the best and most beautiful fragrances I have a pleasure to own. Sweet plum and vanilla and black currant...rose, amber... what an amazing composition. Im in love and I will be for ever... Venezia I love you!!!

This was one of my mostly beloved perfumes, it had a right balance of sweetness and powderiness, did not make be sick of being too jammy but made others compliment my perfume. It is such a pity that is discontinued.