Character
The Story of Spritz Veneziano
Spritz Veneziano captures the bright, bitter sparkle of Venice's iconic cocktail, translating citrus zest, herbal nuance, and a whisper of effervescence into a single fragrance note.
Heritage
Austrian officers stationed in Veneto in the 1800s found local wines too strong, so they asked for a splash of water to soften the palate. The practice evolved into the spritz, a diluted wine served with a bitter apéritif. In 1920, Venetian producer Select introduced its proprietary bitter blend, cementing the Spritz Veneziano formula of Select, prosecco, and soda. The drink quickly spread across Italy’s cafés, becoming a social ritual that signals relaxation at sunset. Over the decades, the cocktail inspired perfumers who sought to capture its bright, slightly bitter character, turning a cultural beverage into a scent signature that evokes Venetian piazzas and the clink of glasses.
At a Glance
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Italy
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Ingredient Details
Synthetic
Bitter orange peel, gentian root, rosemary leaves, thyme buds
Did You Know
"The original Spritz Veneziano was born in 1920 when Venetian barons mixed Select apéritif with sparkling wine, creating a drink that still defines Italy’s aperitivo culture."