Parco Palladiano Xi: Castagno Bottega Veneta by Bottega Veneta

Parco Palladiano Xi: Castagno Bottega Veneta

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Parco Palladiano Xi: Castagno Bottega Veneta worth trying?

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, fresh spicy, warm spicy with Ginger, Orange, Lemon
woody fresh spicy warm spicy

The first impression

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexis Dadier. Top notes are Ginger, Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Black Pepper, Hedione and Green Notes; base notes are Oak, Chestnut, Olibanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Cumin.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
fresh spicy 85%
warm spicy 70%
amber 60%
nutty 50%
balsamic 40%
aromatic 35%
vanilla 30%

The perfumer behind it

Alexis Dadier

Alexis Dadier

Alexis Dadier is a French perfumer known for his work with Symrise and major luxury houses like Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, and Chloé. His style balances naturalistic clarity with subtle richness, often highlighting woody, floral, or gourmand notes in refined compositions. He created several fragrances for Bottega Veneta’s Parco Palladiano collection, including the cypress-focused Cipresso and the chestnut-centered Castagno, as well as Chloé’s Chêne and Papyrus.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Ginger Ginger
Orange Orange
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Black Pepper Black Pepper
Hedione Hedione
Green Notes Green Notes

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oak Oak
Chestnut Chestnut
Olibanum Olibanum
Cedar Cedar
Vanilla Vanilla
Cumin Cumin

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Parco Palladiano Xi: Castagno Bottega Veneta

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and this fragrance embodies their magic. With its unexpected blend of chestnut, cumin, and olibanum, it evokes a laboratory where spices and woods are distilled into gold. The ginger and citrus top notes spark with curiosity, while the vanilla and cedar base grounds their experiments in warmth.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layered textures-linen shirts under wool vests, or silk scarves knotted over leather aprons. Their style is eclectic yet intentional, mirroring the fragrance’s balance of fresh citrus and smoky oak. Every detail feels like part of a larger, mysterious equation.

Philosophy & Values

They seek hidden connections, believing the world is a puzzle to be solved. The black pepper and green notes reflect their sharp mind, while the chestnut and vanilla reveal a softer, almost nostalgic side. They value knowledge but never at the expense of wonder.

Relationships

They draw people in with their enigmatic energy, though few truly understand them. Romantic partners are intrigued by their duality-the way cumin’s earthiness contrasts with hedione’s lightness. Friends appreciate their ability to see patterns others miss.

Lifestyle

Their home is a cabinet of curiosities, filled with dried herbs, antique maps, and half-finished manuscripts. The fragrance’s strong sillage and longevity suit their habit of leaving traces-ink stains on fingertips, scent lingering in hallways.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can lead to restlessness, never satisfied with the present. The olibanum’s resinous depth hints at a melancholy that comes with seeing too many possibilities.

Conclusion

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno is the scent of a mind always at work, turning chestnuts into incense and vanilla into prophecy. It captures the Alchemist’s belief that everything-even a fragrance-holds a secret waiting to be unlocked.

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