Bortnikoff 2020 Extrait

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Vétiver Nocturne Absolu

by Dmitry Bortnikoff

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Bortnikoff Vétiver Nocturne Absolu is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff. Vétiver Nocturne Absolu opens with Neroli and Vetiver, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Sandalwood, and Champaca, and dries down to a base of Oud, Oakmoss, Myrrh, and Ambergris. Bortnikoff's Vétiver Nocturne Absolu carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Expect a challenging opening that some will hate, but if you stick with it, you're rewarded with a beautifully smooth, floral-woody drydown that's truly unique.
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Vétiver Nocturne Absolu 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this isn't one for the office or gym, where it might overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings, dates, or more formal events where its complex, evolving nature can be appreciated without being intrusive.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Vétiver Nocturne Absolu starts with a blast of green, earthy vetiver and bright neroli, a combination that can be quite sharp for some. As it settles, a rich floral heart emerges, with champaca taking centre stage, supported by creamy jasmine and warm sandalwood. The base offers a smooth, resinous depth with dark oud, earthy oakmoss, and a subtle ambergris hum, creating a complex and evolving scent journey.

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