Bortnikoff 2021 Extrait

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Tabac Doré

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Tabac Doré is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Tabac Doré opens with Vanilla Absolute, Pink Pepper, and Ambrette, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Benzoin, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Oud, and Labdanum. Bortnikoff's Tabac Doré carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and bold, Tabac Doré is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's the pinnacle of natural tobacco; for others, it's a perplexing disappointment. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Tabac Doré 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
Moderate
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting, moderate sillage, and rich, complex profile make it too intense for most office settings. It excels on dates and formal occasions due to its sophisticated, masculine-leaning character and evening-appropriate notes, thriving in colder months.

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

Tabac Doré opens with a spicy kick of pink pepper, quickly ushering in a rich, realistic tobacco leaf, a far cry from a sweet, syrupy pipe tobacco. Cinnamon and fig add a subtle, almost boozy warmth, hinting at a sophisticated depth. As it settles, a complex base of cedar, sandalwood, and oud emerges, grounded by creamy vanilla and balsamic resins like Peru balsam and labdanum. It's dark, dense, and evolves into a smooth, slightly woody, and earthy finish.

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