Bortnikoff 2021 EDC

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Oud Cologne

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Oud Cologne is a Cologne launched in 2021, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Oud Cologne opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Pine Needle, Rose, Geranium, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Thailand Oud, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Bortnikoff's Oud Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Oud Cologne tries to marry fresh citrus with deep oud and the results are either genius or disharmonious. Expect a wild, effervescent ride that settles into something quite different.
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and versatile character make it suitable for casual day wear, leaning slightly less formal due to its energetic opening. While it's not overpowering, some might find the citrus-oud combination a bit too 'out there' for a strict office environment, yet it offers a unique twist for a date night.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 Cologne bursts open with an exhilarating, almost fizzy blend of bitter orange, grapefruit, and bergamot, brightened by a hint of pink pepper. This vibrant citrus freshness soon gives way to a green, aromatic heart of pine needle and geranium, touched by a whisper of rose. The base reveals a subtle yet potent Thailand oud, mingling with the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and benzoin, rounded out by the salty, earthy nuances of ambergris and vetiver.

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