Bortnikoff 2021 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Lao Oud

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Lao Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Lao Oud opens with Magnolia and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Chocolate, Cinnamon, Beeswax, and Peru Balsam, and dries down to a base of Vanilla Absolute, Woody Notes, Indian Oud, and Oud. Bortnikoff's Lao Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, Lao Oud is for those who crave a truly challenging, opulent oud experience. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold journey through earthy funk to rich, smooth gourmand depths.
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Lao Oud 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense, at times challenging, oud profile, make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, its deep and sensual character is perfectly suited for intimate date nights and sophisticated formal events, particularly in cooler weather.

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

  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam

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

Lao Oud opens with an intense, raw hit of Laotian oud, a complex and unapologetically animalic note softened slightly by a hint of magnolia and the subtle spice of pink pepper. As it evolves, a comforting heart of rich cacao and warm cinnamon emerges, rounded by the unique sweetness of beeswax and the balsamic depth of peru balsam. The journey culminates in a luxurious drydown of woody notes, guaiac wood, and a deep, dark coffee accord, grounded by creamy vanilla and tonka bean, leaving an enduring, mysterious trail.

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