Venice

I finally found the mini version of Venice after months of searching 🤎I immediately thought how similar it is with Obsession!!

This perfume holds so many good memories - strong, spicy, woody, vanilla - all comforting and yet so ‘grown up” (I was 18 when I bought a bottle of Venice perfume along with the body milk). It was discontinued years ago & my quest to find a perfume of the same ilk went unfulfilled….. until a blind buy of Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman -on the first spray my thoughts were that it smelled very familiar. My daughter called round & asked where I’d managed to find a bottle of Venice! So ladies, if you need your Venice fix we’re covered!!!

Venice is a warm, cozy, and relaxing scent that wraps around you like a cashmere shawl on a crisp fall evening. I have the vintage version from the early 90s, and I feel incredibly lucky to have kept this bottle all these years. The bottle itself is gorgeous—opulent and rich. The scent opens with an aromatic burst of bergamot paired with sweet, warming spices that immediately draw you in. As it develops, a complex heart emerges featuring carnation, rose, a whisper of ylang-ylang, and just a touch of patchouli. This is an opulent, dark floral composition where vanilla gently weaves through the layers, adding depth without overwhelming the beautiful florals. The dry down is truly divine—a cozy blend of sandalwood and vanilla that stays close to the skin and provides hours of comfort. Despite having a multitude of notes, Venice is remarkably well-balanced. Everything works in harmony, creating a sophisticated yet wearable scent that never feels heavy or overpowering. This is a beautiful fragrance for those who appreciate rich, enveloping florals with a warm, vanillic base. It's perfect for cooler weather and situations where you want something substantial yet intimate.

Refined, velvety, the colors of winter berries and dark fire... Not heavy oriental. Quiet, calm, warming, soft... This perfume reminds of Samsara, but it is much more gentle and refined. It has a fruity freshness, as well as a hint of bitterness, dark depths.

Fairly sure that the notes on Venice are identical to that of Must de Cartier parfum. (Not the EDT) - particularly if anyone is interested in a dupe.

Received this as part of a vintage bundle with voile D’Ambre.. I only purchased it for the latter for if anyone’s wants to buy this in the uk let me know xo

Venice is a warm, spicy, smooth hug. I really adore it. I am very pleased as it’s one that I have wanted to try for years! Too bad it is so hard to find and expensive. Hopefully I can find a bigger bottle at a reasonable price. I had must de Cartier and they are similar, but I think I prefer this. A man could definitely pull this off! And I would be all over him! Lol. My first Yves Rocher is a spicy, sexy delight!

This is, above all others, my absolute favorite scent. My mother had a bottle from the 90’s, and I have it now. It’s been stored well and still smells amazing. This scent makes my eyes roll. Sure, it’s sexy - but more so it is cozy, warm, and spicy. Moody, but not in a blue way. In all these years, I have never worn it in the summer. For me, this is a chilly rainy day perfume, or a cold snowy day perfume. I have recently tried a fragrance, that for the first time really reminds me of Venice. They are not exact dupes, but scent profile is there in both. It is Julianna’s Perfume’s “Annie Are You Okay” - which is a dupe of Nishane’s “Ani”. If you are a die-hard Venice lover, please try one of these two. To sum up this scent, if you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing it - have you watched Sense & Sensibility (Emma Thompson version)? The scene where little Margaret hears that Colonel Brandon has been to the East Indies, and she asks him “what was it like?”, he leans in and whispers: “The air is full of spices”

I wish I could buy this again, this is a scent I remember my mum having when I was a child and it was just….beautiful. Not everyones cup of tea but definetly mine😅😍

I created an account because I wanted to write about this perfume. I have owned a tiny bottle since 1995, bought from a perfume shop in Venice as a teenager. I was looking for another one, maybe by Mariella Burani? But the shopkeeper showed me this and I liked it enough. But as I got to know it, it became my glam night out perfume for all the reasons that other comments have described. Despite its richness I think it is sophisticated, complex, subtle and smoky/sexy. Looking at the 'similar' perfumes I realised how it aligned with my other favourites. (for reference these include Chanel's Bois de Iles and Cuir de Russie, YSL M7, the 1990s CK Escape and obsession, Tom Ford Vert d'incense.) I also recently bought a miniature of Must de Cartier. I can see how at first sniff these are very similar and I also thought they were identical at first. But I am currently wearing a drop of each, side by side on my wrist, and I can say this: Venice is just getting settled in where the Cartier mini is starting to fade. The depth and woody spice that I continue to smell in the Venise, is not in the Cartier. What I am picking up in the Cartier is softer and a little more powdery, and there is definitely a crossover with the amber-y elements between them though. I like fragrances that I can wear out to dinner and still smell the base notes when I go to bed. It is possible that the Cartier is an EDT? which would explain it. I can still smell it, just, and I do like it, although it is the Venise that I feel that I am still ~wearing~.

I was just recently gifted this perfume. It looks exactly like the bottle shown, odd it's so large but still a dabber. I do think this smells interesting, nice and spicy. I have never smelled this perfume prior so I have no idea if any of the notes are off/gone. I think the bottle is lovely and I enjoy smelling it often, sadly everyone else who has smelled it doesn't like it :( I'm going to add this to my trades if anyone would be interested.

I love very much Venice! My childhood favourite perfume (and my first perfume too, in 1988)... So many memories!

I love this perfume. Pity you can't get it anymore. I only have a miniature that I dab on sometimes for bedtime. It's very niche and could easily be something from Miller Harris. It has a powdered lipstick/make-up scent that I adore. Very classy. I smell a lot of sweet amber that reminds me a lot of their voile d'ambre fragrance. There is also a subtle powdery rose with a bit of spice. A very comforting perfume for me and not in your face.

I loved IT in 1986, I was a Young teenager,and the sence gave me a feeling of being An adult.a very rich,heavy, expensive ,Sweet,powdery,Wood,herbs,vanille,rosé perfume.. I still have An original bottle.Everything i liked then,i don't these day's,It's zo heavy,Sweet on me.I Read that people compares IT Whit Must de Cartier,I have An original bottle of must de Cartier and it' s absolutely totaly diffirent .Venice is right in your face,Must is classy, chique,,and changes all the time,the dry down( which is still there the next morning) is delicious musk,when Venice dissapeared a long time ago..I wished Venice was more a Woody,musk,rose,oak,green,civet odor,in stead of the heavy ,Sweet,vanille,Jasmine,rosé,..yes i smell a Woody something ,but it's more a dark forrest,top much,thick 'sirop' Sorry for the Venice lovers,niet my favorite.

To me this perfume is love... the first time I fell in love is with this scent. The perfume itself can make anyone woman who is wearing it turn to a high class lady. Too bad they took this out of the market. I’m still in love with this perfume and I pray to god that they will get it in the stores again.

I only had a small miniature bottle of this magic water ... I allways wanted to buy it than, when I was young, but I never could afford it :(( I still remember it's wonderful smell ... pls YR, bring it back!!

got in a flea market yesterday a full 80 mls bottle,sure its a totally 80s smell,a mix of Obession,Tabu and others of this stuff but a little less strong,one more of these days

oh, spicy yes! carnation, amber, benzoin, musk, patch, sandalwood

Yves Rocher has made some wonderful fragrances, and this is a prime example. It's the most beautiful, romantic perfume I own. Romance in a bottle. I wear it to bed sometimes in the cold months because it's so relaxing and warm, like a fireplace in a snow-covered cabin. I have no idea why Yves Rocher has abandoned so many fantastic, classic fragrances. I used to spend a small fortune, shopping from their catalogs.

This is my second review I love Venice so much! It is an improved version of Obsession, feels somehow more European on the antipode of its American counterpart. Or it could be my impressions being guided by its name. It combines green, earthy, dewy notes with deep amber and sandalwood. Beautiful stuff:)

My childhood favourite... my mum had this but I always used it, Icouldnt resist it :))

very nice. probably bit too heavy for the daywear. but for the evening this is awesome. i was spending years trying to get this edition as the one created later could be similar from the first sign, but later its definitely not the same. I would say Dior Addict would be an option to replace it.

I would love to know where Fragrantica gets their information from, as they so often have the incorrect notes listed for perfumes. Don't they check?

Fragrance Review For Venice By Yves Rocher Top Notes Bergamot Middle Notes Jasmine Rose Vanilla Base Notes Musk Sandalwood Oak Moss This is a second "trip to Venice" in fragrance. My first visit was the experience I had wearing Venezia by Laura Biagotti. That was a gorgeous sweet Oriental. This trip to Venice courtesy of Yves Rocher, a fragrance line I have come to love, is just as pleasant. The sun comes up as you arrive by gondola in the romantic city by the sea, famed for it's canals and cathedrals. A warm, golden sunlight appears over the horizon and casts specs of gold and amber all over the place. The citrus opening is an enchantment. It's quite similar to Shalimar and let's not forget the sandalwood at the base giving this fragrance a decidedly Oriental character much like Shalimar. If you like orange scented openings to fragrances this one is delectable. The bergamot is to die for. The heart is floral with rose and jasmine but I sensed rose petals and not full bodied fragrant roses. It was more of a rosewater or tincture of rose, still floral and lovely, but not quite heavy. I would say there is more jasmine in this than rose. The jasmine is an Oriental flower, since jasmines are to be found in countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Palestine and India. The jasmine here is playful, not indolic, not too dark, and also not too fragrant. The light flowery smells linger but then develop into a powder which comes out of the vanilla; a sweet vanilla in the base. The sandalwood is what brings everything together. Sandalwood lovers will enjoy the woodsy scent here. It's giving the flowers and citrus the right amount of heft, and throws out incredible sillage. I remember when I first wore this people could smell it on me from at least 6 feet away. Frankly this is a heavy perfume, but it's not complex. It has notes I love but every ingredient and accord is a bomb in itself: rose, jasmine, sandalwood, oak moss. The moss is certainly there but it's wrapped up in animalic musk. It becomes progressively muskier. It has a warmth and balsamic quality. It's elegant, mysterious, and feels rather mature but in a good way. It feels unisex and has a boldness which can be experienced in more famed Orientals like Coco by Chanel vintage original, Krizia Teatro Alla Scala or Paloma Picasso. I don't think this scent resembles any of them in any way but it has a maturity and assertiveness similar to the aforementioned fragrances. Lastly, I love the look of the bottle. It's like a work of art and resembles an antique perfume bottle from the Renaissance, something to be found in the dresser table of Lucrezia Borgia herself or Catharine De Medici. It's an Italian style Oriental. It smells luxurious and lustrous. It's definitely a 1980's power perfume so if you're ok with wearing frags like that (i.e. Diva) then this should be easy to wear. Every time I wear it I feel empowered, regal, and very theatrical. It makes me want to make dramatic exits in a cape. It's got a retro charm and because it's rare (or discontinued) if you happen to come across it on ebay and wear it, you'll be the only person wearing it among the masses. Stunning!

So much nicer and smoother than both Obsession and Must de Cartier...

Open the bottle and the first thing I smell is Christmas time.. Years ago I had a lovely fragrance oil for a burner called Christmas Five, and this is what Venice reminds me of.. However, on my skin, it just doesn't work..so sad as it's really gorgeous..but I guess I can just continue to sniff it from the bottle or maybe even use a few drops in a burner.

This was not a love at first sniff for me. Luckily, I've gave it another shot. I got this as a present from my grandmother, who knows I collect perfumes and always collects some for me (for being such a darling, she always gets something she is looking for!). Venice came to me in a 6ml miniature and 100ml bottle. I've tested them both. In the opening there were some sharp scents, I guess this was the bergamot and jasmine. The warm stage really takes it's time to come forward. This might be why this was not an instant love. But, when I forgot about my wrist and came across the scent a while later, I got something completely else! A warm, velvety vanilla. All wrapped up in a blanket of cozy sandalwood, soft musk and a creamy type of oakmoss. I was surprised! This is great to wear on any day. On my skin, it wears up for about 4-5 hours, which is moderate. I wouldn't choose it for special occasions, because it's so soft, almost quiet. On occasions I (personally) like to wear something more vibrant. After giving it a second chance, I'm happy to say that I was wrong on my first impression. This really is a classic. The name itself implies Venice more than some others.

Thank you very much The Real Paloma, for adding the complete list of notes! Can you maybe point your list out to Fragrantica, so they can update the perfume notes in the profile? Good work!

Since I've dragged out my handy H & R Fragrance Guides today, I thought I'd supply their description of Venice, which was one of the few Orientals I enjoyed wearing. Top Notes: Bergamot, modified with lemon, green note, peach, & rosewood, creating a citrusy fresh green opening. Mid Notes: Jasmine and Orris, modified by ylangx2, carnation, and patchouli, creating a floral sweet heart Base: Vanilla and Amber, supported by benzoin, opopanax, moss, sandal, musk and civet for a sweet powdery ambery note.

Venice by Yves Rocher is so precious! As other reviewers said, it's smooth. No other words to describe how mellow and beautiful it is, it feels like it's gliding over the skin without a single screechy note taking over. My bottle is very vintage and the top notes might have suffered a bit, but after the first couple of minutes I'm in heaven already. Vanilla sandalwood and just a hint of green that I presume is the rose. I don't get lots of the rose, hardly any at all, and do not know whether it is because of my vintage bottle or not. From the middle notes down oakmoss is blended in, adding depth and mystery and a tad of smokiness to the perfume. I agree so much with the reviewer who described an image of a Venetian beauty on a gondola dressed in velved and exquisite lace associated with 'Venice'. To me this creation would be the perfect finishing touch to an early November evening in Venice. The air would be damp and chilly, you'd wear a cashmere winter coat and go to Harry's Bar for Bellinis. You would sit at a corner table watching the impeccably dressed patrons dining and chatting, and the waiters wearing white jackets and black bow ties. And Venice's elegance would compliment an otherwise memorable, late autumn evening in La Serenissima...