Bortnikoff 2018 Extrait

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Oud Maximus

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Oud Maximus 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 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Oud Maximus is a controversial beast: some find it a masterful, nuanced rose-oud with soft animalics, others get straight-up barnyard, cheese, or even urine. If you're into complex natural ouds, this is a must-try; if not, steer clear.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Energetic
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Oud Maximus 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:
Date Formal

Its eternal longevity and strong sillage, combined with its animalic and complex nature, make it too potent for an office setting. It's best suited for dates and formal evening events where its unique character can shine, but might be too intense for casual daytime wear.

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

Opens with a fleeting burst of citrus and spicy pink pepper, quickly giving way to a rich floral heart where jammy roses, creamy magnolia, and tropical frangipani bloom. The true star is the multifaceted oud, which can lean smoky, woody, or sometimes intensely animalic and musky. A dark, balsamic sweetness from vanilla and tolu balsam rounds out the base, creating an opulent and endlessly shifting profile.

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