Bortnikoff 2023 Extrait

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Oud Al Sultan

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Oud Al Sultan is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Oud Al Sultan opens with Blood Mandarin, Bergamot, and Italian Green Mandarin Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Thailand Oud, Cedar, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Bortnikoff's Oud Al Sultan carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a properly divisive one. Some find Oud Al Sultan a unique, vibrant citrus-oud stunner; others reckon it smells like a public toilet. You'll either love its beastly projection or find it nauseating. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Oud Al Sultan 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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for an office, as it can be overwhelming. However, its bold and unique character makes it excellent for dates or more formal evening events where you want to make a statement. It's too complex and heavy for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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
  • 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

Oud Al Sultan opens with a bright, aggressive hit of blood mandarin, bergamot, and green mandarin, quickly followed by a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and saffron. This then descends into a warm, woody base dominated by rich Thai oud, cedar, and guaiac wood, softened by a touch of vanilla. It's a complex, evolving scent that transitions from sharp citrus to a smoother, cleaner oud profile.

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