Bortnikoff 2018 Extrait

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L'Heure Exquise

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. L'Heure Exquise opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Chocolate, Jasmin Sambac, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Oud, Ambergris, Styrax, and Tolu Balsam. Bortnikoff's L'Heure Exquise carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, complex, and utterly unique, this is a love-it-or-hate-it Bortnikoff that demands patience but rewards with an artistic, morphing journey. Not a crowd-pleaser, but a true frag-head's delight.
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L'Heure Exquise 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its complexity and unique profile make it better suited for evening wear, dates, or formal events where it can be appreciated without overwhelming.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

L'Heure Exquise opens with a bright, fleeting zest of bergamot and neroli, quickly giving way to a rich, camphoraceous heart where warm, spicy clove and intriguing champaca mingle with earthy cypriol and a distinctive chocolate note. As it settles, a deep, resinous base emerges, showcasing prominent oud, sweetened by tolu balsam and styrax, and underpinned by a subtle, salty ambergris that adds an oceanic depth. It's a scent that constantly shifts, revealing new facets from spicy florals to a woody, chocolatey mystery.

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