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Anyone know of a dupe for Venezia perfume?

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Puffypuffin · 01/11/2023 06:53

I used to wear it back in the 90s and loved it. Had another bottle 10 or so years ago but haven't been able to find it since and I've never found a perfume that I've loved more. It's Venezia by Laura Biagotti and I've searched and searched for a dupe but never found one. Anyone help please?

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Haffiana · 01/11/2023 15:50

Venezia was one of the most beautiful perfumes ever made, imo... A beautiful sunny, warm, blond tobacco with a hint of leather. There isn't anything very similar and the suggestions on Fragrantica are as usual, laughable.

I can only suggest that you keep an eye out on eBay. I have the original version with the pointed cap, and my bottle is 25-odd years old and has not deteriorated at all so as long as it has been kept out of sunlight it should be perfectly fine. I haven't tried the one that was released about 10 years ago with the bulbous cap.

mrsfeatherbottom · 01/11/2023 16:13

I loved Venezia! Wore it for years!

Puffypuffin · 01/11/2023 21:31

Haffiana · 01/11/2023 15:50

Venezia was one of the most beautiful perfumes ever made, imo... A beautiful sunny, warm, blond tobacco with a hint of leather. There isn't anything very similar and the suggestions on Fragrantica are as usual, laughable.

I can only suggest that you keep an eye out on eBay. I have the original version with the pointed cap, and my bottle is 25-odd years old and has not deteriorated at all so as long as it has been kept out of sunlight it should be perfectly fine. I haven't tried the one that was released about 10 years ago with the bulbous cap.

I still have this bottle with the tiniest amount left in it and it smells exactly as it should too. Such a beautiful perfume, never found anything that comes remotely close. 😪

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LadyWithLapdog · 01/11/2023 23:16

It was gorgeous. Why, oh why, was it discontinued? I’ve tried some of the others LB but nothing comes close.

AproposofEverything · 02/11/2023 00:40

I loved it too, and Roma.

SleepyHeadWithMessyHair · 15/12/2023 02:03

It was re-launched 10-12 years ago with a new formula. A bit different than back in the 90s but still lovely. But seemed to have disappeared again. It was still available abroad this year but cannot find it now that I need it. 😔

Deathraystare · 15/12/2023 10:27

For some reason I seem to think one of the Calvin Klein's was similar which was weird cos I loved Venezia (I have Roma!) but hate Klein's stuff but remember smelling one of them and thinking Oh Shit it is like Venezia! Cannot remember the name which is not very helpful.

Puffypuffin · 16/12/2023 13:39

I'm so nostalgic about this perfume. I have Roma which I love because I love quite heavy perfumes, but nothing will touch Venezia for me.

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