Bortnikoff 2019 Extrait

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Oud Monarch

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Oud Monarch is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Oud Monarch opens with Magnolia and Frangipani, settles into a heart of Rose, Cinnamon, Tobacco, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Oud, Vanilla, and Civet. Bortnikoff's Oud Monarch carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Oud Monarch is a divisive chocolate-oud blend. For some, it's a regal, approachable oud masterpiece; for others, it's an unwearable, barnyard mess. Definitely sample first to see which side of the fence you land on.
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  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Oud Monarch 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 long-lasting nature and rich, deep notes make it less suitable for office or sport. The luxurious blend of oud, chocolate, and florals lends itself beautifully to dates and formal events, creating a confident and intriguing aura.

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

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

Opening with a flourish of tropical magnolia and frangipani, Oud Monarch quickly deepens into a rich, complex heart where warm rose, spicy cinnamon, and a subtle tobacco leaf emerge. The journey culminates in a luxurious base of dark cacao, smooth vanilla, and a sophisticated, non-fecal oud, underscored by alluring animalic whispers of civet and castoreum, and the resinous warmth of labdanum.

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