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The latest addition to Bentley Fragrances’ Become collection combines luminous citrus, warming spices and sensual woods in an Eau de Parfum shaped around exploration, openness and the freedom of the journey.
Bentley has built its reputation on the relationship between performance, craftsmanship and the experience of travel. Through Bentley Fragrances, that philosophy takes a different form, translating the marque’s world of grand touring into compositions designed to evoke a mood, a destination or a particular way of moving through the world.
The latest expression is Become Odyssey, an Eau de Parfum that expands the brand’s Become collection with a composition centred on discovery and the possibilities that emerge along the way. Unveiled on 9 October 2026, the fragrance follows Become and Become Zenith, continuing a series built around personal expression and the idea of a journey that unfolds over time.
A Composition Of Freshness And Depth
Created by perfumers Pierre Gueros and Alexandra Carlin, Become Odyssey balances a bright opening with a warmer, more grounded dry-down. Bergamot oil and fresh ginger provide the initial lift, bringing citrus brightness and an energising spice to the first impression.
The heart introduces black pepper oil and a tea accord, creating a more nuanced contrast between spice and the quieter character of tea. As the composition develops, vetiver oil, sandalwood accord and musks bring earthy depth and warmth, leaving a more enduring impression on the skin.
The structure gives the fragrance its defining character: fresh without remaining entirely within citrus territory, spicy without becoming excessively sharp, and woody in its final expression. The transition between these stages reflects the concept behind the name, suggesting a journey through changing atmospheres rather than a single, fixed destination.
The Meaning Of Become
Become Odyssey arrives as the third chapter in a collection whose individual fragrances are connected by a shared philosophy.
The original Become centres on the idea of unfolding one’s story. Become Zenith advances the theme towards elevating the journey, while Odyssey introduces the invitation to “Be the Journey”. Together, the three expressions trace a progression from self-discovery to aspiration and, finally, to an openness to experience itself.
For Bentley Fragrances, the latest release moves into an emotional territory defined by exploration and perspective. The emphasis is on the experience of becoming rather than arriving at a predetermined endpoint, an idea that gives the collection a conceptual thread beyond the fragrances themselves.
Design In A Different Form
The presentation continues the collection’s sculptural approach to packaging. Become Odyssey arrives in a 100 ml bottle distinguished by soft, sand-toned gradients, giving the flacon a restrained visual identity that sits comfortably within Bentley’s contemporary interpretation of luxury.
The design places emphasis on precision and material expression rather than overt decoration. Its muted palette also complements the fragrance’s balance of brightness and warmth, establishing a visual connection between the bottle and the composition it contains.
It is a considered extension of Bentley’s design language into a category where the sensory experience begins before the fragrance is applied. The bottle becomes part of the ritual, connecting the physical object with the more personal experience of scent.
The Price Of The Journey
Bentley Become Odyssey Eau de Parfum is offered in a 100 ml format, with a recommended retail price of €95. At an indicative exchange rate of R18.53 to the euro, that equates to approximately R1,760, although the final price in South Africa may vary according to distribution, import costs and local retail pricing.
The fragrance is listed as available through Bentley’s online shop.
For Bentley, the release extends a brand universe that already encompasses automobiles, design and lifestyle into another expression of personal identity. Become Odyssey does so through a familiar but carefully balanced vocabulary of citrus, spice and woods, supported by a collection philosophy that places discovery at its centre.
The destination, in this case, is less important than the experience of getting there. With Become Odyssey, Bentley Fragrances turns that idea into a composition designed to evolve from its bright opening to a warmer, more enduring finish.
The journey is the statement.
