Bortnikoff 2021 Extrait

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Classica

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Classica is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Classica opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Iris, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Birch Tar. Bortnikoff's Classica carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Classica is an ornate, old-world extrait: neroli and bergamot open it, a rich bouquet of rose, orange blossom and iris fills the heart, and a deep base of ambergris, castoreum, labdanum and vanilla closes it. It is dense and luxurious, and it is for people who like perfume with weight.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Refined
  • Classic
  • Opulent
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Classica Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, Classica is well-suited for evenings out and more formal settings. While some find it too potent for the office, its versatility allows for casual wear, though its sophisticated profile might be a bit much for active pursuits.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Classica Extrait de Parfum opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot, a fresh, bright citrus-floral start. The heart is a lavish bouquet of orange blossom, Grasse rose absolute, heliotrope, iris, sandalwood and frankincense, powdery, creamy and slightly resinous. The base is long and complex: musk, castoreum, birch tar, rosewood, tonka bean, ambergris, labdanum, vanilla, patchouli and vetiver. Together they give a deep, animalic-leaning, smoky and sweet finish, a rich classic style of perfume.

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