This month Bottega Veneta launches its new Mezzanotte fragrance collection, three perfumes that join the house's inaugural fragrance line-up, which debuted last year. Mezzanotte, which means midnight in Italian, signifies a move into depth - expect three rich, enveloping scents that capture the gravity of the fashion house's legacy and all the flare of the design it is famed for.
First, a word on the bottles. Each one is made with individually coloured wooden caps and Black Marquina marble bases, making them show-stopping pieces in their own right and that's before you get to the juice. Inspired by the craft and materials of the centuries-long history of Murano glass blowing in Venice, the bottles have been made to mimic the look of mouth-blown glass, while the weighty base is intended to evoke the feeling of being inside one of Venice's many churches and palazzi.
Available exclusively at the house's Harrods pop-up from 2 September.
And now to get acquainted with the scents themselves...
Meet The Mezzanotte Collection
1.
Bottega Veneta Hinoki Eau de Parfum
The Mezzanotte Collection
If you're on the look out a sophisticated scent that is both sumptuous and soothing, make a play for Hindi. It muddles fir balsam, hinoki wood and patchouli. It has been made to evoke the feeling of walking through an ancient forest.
2.
Bottega Veneta Goodmorning Midnight Eau de Parfum
The Mezzanotte Collection
A floral with depth, Goodmorning Midnight brings rose notes together with Thai out and wild strawberry. It's an unexpected medley that delivers something bright and joyful.
3.
Bottega Veneta Almost Dawn Eau de Parfum
The Mezzanotte Collection
A gourmand scent that folds notes of deep chestnut and truffle in with sweet vanilla. It's a warm scent that's particularly enticing at this time of year, when the evenings start to get darker and the weather inches into its autumn rhythm.
Main image: Photograph: Cameron Bensley, styling: Julia Harvey