Bortnikoff 2018 Extrait

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Coup de Foudre

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Coup de Foudre is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Coup de Foudre opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Oud, Pine, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Vanilla. Bortnikoff's Coup de Foudre carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Bortnikoff scent is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a complex floral-oud bomb that's either a masterful blend of tropical exotica or a muddled mess with a fleeting 'urine-note'. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but those who get it, adore it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Exotic
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Coup de Foudre 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its complex, rich floral and oud profile, make it less suitable for an office but perfect for dates and evening events. The exotic blend also fits well for sophisticated casual outings and formal occasions.

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Coup de Foudre opens with a juicy, bright burst of citruses - bergamot, lemon, orange, and grapefruit - swiftly intertwined with the sweet, heady floralcy of champaca and jasmine. As it evolves, a rich tapestry of sandalwood and oud emerges, spiced with pepper and green tea, softened by rose and tuberose. The dry-down is a warm embrace of guaiac wood, vanilla, and balsamic resins, deepened by the earthy warmth of cinnamon and turmeric, leaving a lingering, exotic sweetness.

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