Parco Palladiano X: Olivo Bottega Veneta

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Parco Palladiano X: Olivo Bottega Veneta worth trying?

Parco Palladiano X: Olivo by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, green, aromatic with Green Notes, Galbanum, Mastic or Lentisque

The first impression

Parco Palladiano X: Olivo by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Parco Palladiano X: Olivo was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Green Notes, Galbanum and Mastic or Lentisque; middle note is Olive; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Amberwood, Iso E Super and Tonka Bean.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
green 85%
aromatic 70%
balsamic 60%
amber 50%
earthy 40%
bitter 35%

The perfumer behind it

Amandine Clerc-Marie

Amandine Clerc-Marie

Amandine Clerc-Marie is a French perfumer who trained at Givaudan and now works as a senior perfumer at Symrise. Her style often balances fresh, transparent accords with soft floral or citrus notes, creating versatile and wearable compositions. She is known for developing Angel Schlesser Pour Elle and its flankers, as well as the fruity-floral Scent Of Kiss My Heart for Armand Basi.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Green Notes Green Notes
Galbanum Galbanum
Mastic or Lentisque Mastic or Lentisque

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Olive Olive

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vetiver Vetiver
Cedar Cedar
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Patchouli Patchouli
Amberwood Amberwood
Iso E Super Iso E Super
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Parco Palladiano X: Olivo Bottega Veneta

Essence

The Sage finds wisdom in nature's quiet teachers, much like this fragrance's olive tree centerpiece. Galbanum and mastic evoke ancient groves where philosophers once walked, while vetiver and cedar provide the stability needed for contemplation. This scent is for those who listen more than they speak.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in layers of neutral tones-stone-colored linen, sage-dyed wool-that blend into landscapes. The bitter green top notes mirror their preference for clean, uncluttered spaces where every object serves a purpose. Their jewelry, if any, is simple silver or olive wood.

Philosophy & Values

They measure time in seasons, not hours. The olive note embodies their belief in slow growth and enduring value. Iso E Super's subtle presence reflects their appreciation for modern science when it honors natural balance.

Relationships

People seek them for counsel, often under the guise of sharing tea. Their ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear truths is as refreshing as violet leaf after rain. Romantic partners must accept that solitude is not rejection but sacred recharge.

Lifestyle

Dawn finds them pruning herbs or journaling in slanting light. Evenings are for translating obscure texts or debating with equally sharp minds. The fragrance's balsamic drydown lingers like wisdom imparted hours earlier.

Shadow

Their objectivity can verge on detachment. Like the scent's earthy bitterness, they sometimes forget that not all truths need speaking. The tonka bean's sweetness reminds them that knowledge without compassion is sterile.

Conclusion

To wear this fragrance is to carry an olive branch and a library card-a commitment to peace through understanding. It whispers that the greatest lessons often grow in rocky soil.