Bortnikoff 2020 Extrait

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Oud Maximus 2020

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020. Oud Maximus 2020 opens with Jasmin Sambac, Bergamot, Orange, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Magnolia, Frangipani, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Indian Oud, Musk, Oud, and Birch Tar. Bortnikoff's Oud Maximus 2020 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one splits the room right down the middle; you'll either get an intensely sharp, animalic civet bomb or a gorgeous, complex rose-oud dream. It's a proper niche experience that's definitely not for everyone, but if it clicks, it really clicks.
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Oud Maximus 2020 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
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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With strong sillage and a bold, complex profile, this scent is likely too much for the office. It truly shines on dates or formal occasions where its depth and luxurious feel can be appreciated, while being a bit too heavy for everyday casual wear or 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

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
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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 Maximus bursts open with a bright citrus zest of bergamot and orange, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper and cardamom. This invigorating start soon gives way to a lush floral heart, where jasmine, magnolia, and frangipani intertwine with rich rose notes. As it dries, the powerful, deep character of Indian oud takes centre stage, softened by creamy vanilla and tonka, with a musky civet whisper adding an animalic complexity and a touch of birch tar grounding the composition in a mysterious, woody depth.

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