Bortnikoff 2018 Extrait

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Mysterious Oud

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Mysterious Oud opens with Amber, Bergamot, Orange, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Pink Pepper, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Indian Oud, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oud. Bortnikoff's Mysterious Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably masterful, Mysterious Oud is not for the faint of heart. This is a bold, animalic oud beast that demands attention and probably clears a room. You'll either adore its raw, untamed complexity or find it utterly repulsive.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Mysterious 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With strong sillage and long-lasting performance, this scent is too intense for an office environment, where it could easily overpower. Its dark, animalic, and spicy character, combined with its luxurious feel, makes it better suited for evening wear, formal events, or a daring date night where you want to make a powerful statement.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Mysterious Oud opens with a surprising zest of orange and bergamot, quickly spiced by cardamom before descending into a rich, complex heart. Here, a symphony of warm spices like cinnamon, clove, and pink pepper mingles with the potent, leathery nuance of castoreum and the balsamic depth of myrrh. The true backbone emerges in the dry-down, a magnificent blend of Indian oud and other agarwood varieties, underpinned by cedar, sandalwood, and sweet vanilla, creating a powerful, long-lasting aroma.

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