Bottega Veneta Balliamo EDP

Description

Balliamo means "let's dance" in Italian, and it smells like a warm summer evening outdoors: juicy fig, citrus peel and cedar. It is part of Alta, the ten-scent Eau de Parfum collection Bottega Veneta launched in June 2026. Each Alta scent pairs one Italian ingredient with one from elsewhere in the world, a nod to the woven Intrecciato leather the house is known for. Balliamo pairs lush Italian white fig with American cedarwood. Pomelo, citron and fresh pepper open it, myrtle and lavender give the fig an herbal, green edge, and cedar, vetiver and the ambery Ambronova dry it down. Early reviewers call it fruity and fresh without harsh sweetness, an easy grab-and-go scent, though one found the woody-amber base takes over from the green opening fairly quickly. Bottega Veneta has not named the perfumer.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Pomelo, Pepper, Citron
• Heart: Fig, Myrtle, Lavender
• Base: Ambronova, Cedarwood, Vetiver

Note: Ambronova is a modern ambery-woody material that gives the base its warm, dry glow.

Performance

Longevity: Not yet settled; it launched in mid-2026.
Sillage: Light to moderate, as you would expect from a fresh, citrus-and-fig composition.
Projection: Close to arm's length. It reads as easy and relaxed rather than loud.

An honest note: the bright citrus and green fig are the first to fade, leaving cedar and ambery woods. If you love the opening, a midday refresh helps.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for Spring and Summer: daytime, weekends, travel and warm evenings outside. Easy enough for the office. Unisex. Skip it if you want a dense, cold-weather scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Not disclosed by the house
House: Bottega Veneta, Italy
Launched: 2026, Alta collection

Try Before You Commit

A 1mL is the easy way to see whether the fig or the cedar wins on your skin. A hand-poured 1mL decant is $11.99. The 1mL comes in a 2mL vial, filled halfway.

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FAQ

Is Balliamo men's or women's?
Unisex. The fig and citrus are bright and the cedar and vetiver keep it grounded.

What does Balliamo smell like?
Juicy white fig with pomelo and citron, a green herbal touch of myrtle and lavender, and a dry cedar-vetiver finish.

Is it sweet?
Only lightly. Reviewers describe it as fruity and fresh without harsh sweetness.

What does the name mean?
Balliamo is Italian for "let's dance".