So, I’d been using the same old stuff for ages, you know? Wake up, splash something on, and out the door. But lately, everything just started smelling… well, boring. Like every other guy out there. I figured it was time for a change, a real one.
My Hunt Begins
I wasn’t actively hunting, more like casually browsing whenever I found myself in a department store with a bit of time to kill. I’d pick up a bottle, sniff the cap, spray a card, the usual routine. Most of them were either too much, like a punch in the face, or gone in like, ten minutes. Pretty frustrating, to be honest.
Then one afternoon, I spotted this bottle from Bottega Veneta, the “Pour Homme” one. It looked pretty sleek, not flashy, which I kind of liked. I didn’t know much about their fragrances, mostly knew them for their leather stuff, I think. So, I thought, why not give it a shot?
First Sniff and What They Say
I grabbed the tester and sprayed a little on my wrist. My first thought? Hmm, okay, this is different. It wasn’t one of those super fresh, sporty smells, nor was it super heavy and old-fashioned. It was somewhere in between.
I remember reading somewhere what they put in it. Stuff like Bergamot, Juniper, and Patchouli. They even mentioned Pimento, which I guess is some kind of pepper? Sounded like a whole forest in a bottle. They said it was inspired by some dude’s “urban journey through mountains and forests.” A bit dramatic, maybe, but okay, I get the vibe they were going for.
Living With It
I walked around with it on my wrist for the rest of the day. It changed a bit, you know how these things do. It settled down. It wasn’t screaming for attention, which I appreciated. It felt more like a quiet confidence thing. I ended up going back and getting a bottle a few days later, figured I’d give it a proper go.
Wearing it became a bit of an experience. Some days I really liked it, felt it matched my mood perfectly, especially on cooler days or when I wanted to feel a bit more put-together. It did have this kind of earthy, woody thing going on, a bit leathery too, which makes sense for Bottega Veneta. The “mountains and forests” idea? Yeah, I could sort of see it, but more like a well-dressed guy taking a thoughtful walk, not full-on lumberjack, you know?
- It wasn’t a beast in terms of projection, people weren’t smelling me from across the room, which is good in my book.
- It stuck around for a decent amount of time, I’d still catch hints of it later in the day.
Final Thoughts, Sort Of
It’s not something I wear every single day. Sometimes I’m in the mood for it, sometimes not. It’s definitely not a “one size fits all” kind of scent for me. But when I do reach for it, it feels right. It’s different from the usual stuff out there, and I like that. It’s got character. It’s like that one jacket you have that’s not for every occasion, but when you do wear it, you feel pretty good. So yeah, that’s been my journey with Bottega Veneta Pour Homme. It found its spot on my shelf.
