Bortnikoff 2021 Extrait

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Santa Sangre

by Dmitry Bortnikoff , Rajesh Balkrishnan

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Bortnikoff Santa Sangre is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan. Santa Sangre opens with Vanilla Blossom, Jasmin Sambac, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Lotus and Pink Lotus, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, and Dragon's Blood. Bortnikoff's Santa Sangre carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive one; some find it a spiritual, meditative masterpiece of creamy sandalwood and unique resins, while others get a 'weird orange chocolatey smell' or even 'urunic, putrid' notes. Definitely sample before committing.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Unique
  • Relaxed
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Santa Sangre 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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. Its complex, comforting profile lends itself well to dates and casual wear, though some find it a bit too unique for formal occasions.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Santa Sangre opens with a vibrant, almost fizzy burst of grapefruit, quickly softened by a sweet, floral vanilla. The heart introduces a delicate lotus, which, according to many, blends seamlessly with the creamy sandalwood, forming a unique, comforting accord. As it dries, the mysterious dragon's blood resin emerges, lending a dusty, balsamic depth alongside the warm, slightly sweet benzoin, creating a soft, inviting finish.

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