Bortnikoff 2020 Extrait

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Sayat Nova

by Dmitry Bortnikoff , Rajesh Balkrishnan

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Bortnikoff Sayat Nova is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan. Bortnikoff's Sayat Nova carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Sayat Nova is a divisive but captivating oud-fruity blend that demands attention. While some find it a masterful, unique gourmand, others get barnyard or cough syrup. This one's definitely not for the faint-hearted or a blind buy, but its fans are fiercely loyal.
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  • Luxurious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Sayat Nova 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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a rich, dense fragrance with long-lasting performance, making it too assertive for most office environments. Its luxurious and sensual character, combined with its warmth and depth, makes it ideal for dates and sophisticated evening events, particularly in cooler weather.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Sayat Nova plunges you into a rich, boozy depth, opening with a syrupy burst of ripe apricot and rum that's almost edible. As it settles, creamy vanilla interweaves with a remarkably smooth, often described as 'chocolatey' oud, far from any animalic funk. Hints of magnolia and narcissus add a subtle floral sophistication, while oakmoss provides an earthy, grounded counterpoint, evolving into a dense, luxurious, and slightly smoky drydown that lingers beautifully.

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