Parco Palladiano Xii: Quercia Bottega Veneta

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Parco Palladiano Xii: Quercia Bottega Veneta worth trying?

Parco Palladiano XII: Quercia by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Aromatic 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, amber, warm spicy with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Labdanum

The first impression

Parco Palladiano XII: Quercia by Bottega Veneta is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Parco Palladiano XII: Quercia was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Pepper and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Labdanum and Cardamom; base notes are Oak, Olibanum, Oakmoss, Cashmere Wood, Benzoin and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
amber 85%
warm spicy 70%
fresh spicy 60%
earthy 50%
musky 40%
aromatic 35%
balsamic 30%
mossy 25%
soft spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Quentin Bisch

Quentin Bisch

Quentin Bisch is a French perfumer known for his work with major houses like Amouage and Al-Jazeera Perfumes. His creations include Amouage Guidance, Purpose, and Existence, as well as Sidra Wood for Al-Jazeera Perfumes. Bisch often employs modern, minimalist structures with a focus on woody and amber accords.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pepper Pepper
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Labdanum Labdanum
Cardamom Cardamom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oak Oak
Olibanum Olibanum
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Cashmere Wood Cashmere Wood
Benzoin Benzoin
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Parco Palladiano Xii: Quercia Bottega Veneta

Essence

The Sovereign commands with quiet authority, and Quercia's regal oak and labdanum accord exudes timeless power. Pink pepper and cardamom add a flicker of intrigue, suggesting a ruler who prefers diplomacy to domination. This is a fragrance for those who wear influence as effortlessly as an antique signet ring.

Style & Aesthetic

Tailored but never stiff, their wardrobe leans toward heritage fabrics-cashmere draped over structured shoulders, trousers that whisper when they move. The perfume's mossy depth mirrors their love of libraries with leather-bound books and gardens where ivy climbs centuries-old stone.

Philosophy & Values

They believe true leadership is stewardship. Like the oak in the fragrance, they stand firm yet flexible, understanding that legacy is built through patience. The benzoin's warmth reveals their disdain for cold authority.

Relationships

Their presence draws others like a hearth in winter, though some mistake their reserve for aloofness. Romantic partners are chosen for their ability to navigate the unspoken languages of power and intimacy.

Lifestyle

Their days are measured in deliberate actions: handwritten correspondence, the selection of a single perfect vintage over showy excess. Even their solitude feels intentional, like the perfume's olibanum curling in a study's stillness.

Shadow

Their dignity can harden into rigidity. When challenged, they may cling to tradition at the cost of growth, much like oakmoss clinging stubbornly to bark.

Conclusion

Quercia is the scent of a throne room at dusk-a reminder that the greatest power often speaks in whispers.