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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex
Bortnikoff

Oud Maximus 2020 unisex

citrus
oud
gourmand
musky
floral
powdery
warm spicy
2020 · unisex

Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house known for its bold, animalic approach to fragrance composition, favoring raw materials and unconventional combinations over mainstream appeal. Founded by perfumer Igor Bortnikoff, the brand has built a reputation for unapologetic oud fragrances that prioritize substance over subtlety.

Oud Maximus 2020 opens with bright citrus -- sweet orange and bergamot -- immediately tempered by prominent oud and a subtle gourmand sweetness. The heart layers in classic rose accords alongside jasmine sambac, cloves, and magnolia, creating a rich floral bed that feels more spiced and complex than typically romantic. The base is where things get distinctly Bortnikoff: multiple oud expressions sit alongside animalic musks, civet, and birch tar, all anchored by vanilla and tonka bean. The result is a fragrance that balances sweetness and darkness, florality and raw woodiness.

This works best for those comfortable with oud's smoky, sometimes medicinal character and who appreciate fragrances that don't apologize for their intensity. It's suited to evening wear or cooler months when heavier scents feel appropriate. Oud Maximus 2020 aligns with The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
citrus
100%
oud
100%
gourmand
100%
musky
100%
floral
100%
powdery
75%
warm spicy
75%
rose
75%
sweet
50%
fresh spicy
50%
amber
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Sweet Orange
Sweet Orange
Warm, round, and universally likeable, sweet orange lacks the sharpness of lemon and the bitterness of grapefruit. It reads as sunny and approachable, faintly reminiscent of fresh-squeezed juice. Often used to add warmth and accessibility to citrus openings that might otherwise feel austere.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Rose de Mai
Rose de Mai
Harvested in May from fields around Grasse in southern France, Rose de Mai (Rosa centifolia) produces an oil of unparalleled richness and complexity. It has a honeyed, almost buttery softness with green, tea-like facets and an extraordinary tenacity. One of the most expensive natural materials in perfumery, it defines the great classical rose fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Cloves
Cloves
Frangipani
Frangipani
Creamy, tropical, and deeply floral, frangipani (plumeria) is the scent of warm Pacific nights, a lush sweetness with waxy, slightly rubbery facets. It's more complex than it first appears, with coconut-like creaminess and faint spice underneath. A note that transports immediately and unmistakably.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Indian Oud
Indian Oud
Oud oil from the Assam region of India, considered among the finest in the world, with a complex, animalic, sweet, and slightly leathery character. Indian oud (Hindi oud) tends to be richer and more intense than Middle Eastern varieties, with a distinctive barnyard-like depth alongside its woody sweetness. The reference standard for connoisseur-grade oud.
Civet
Civet
An animalic note with a raw, musky, slightly fecal quality that might sound unappealing but adds extraordinary depth and sensuality in small amounts. Natural civet is no longer used (it was obtained unethically); modern substitutes are kinder but similarly provocative. A hallmark of classic Chanel and Guerlain fragrances.
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam
A warm, sweet, vanilla-like resin from a South American tree with a cinnamon-adjacent character and a slightly smoky depth. Tolu balsam has been used in perfumery for centuries as a fixative, adding a rich, balsamic warmth that blends naturally with orientals and florals. It is closely related to Peru balsam and benzoin in its warm, sweet character.
Birch Tar
Birch Tar
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match89% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex smell like? +
Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house known for its bold, animalic approach to fragrance composition, favoring raw materials and unconventional combinations over mainstream appeal. Founded by perfumer Igor Bortnikoff, the brand has built a reputation for unapologetic oud fragrances that prioritize substance over subtlety. Oud Maximus 2020 opens with bright citrus -- sweet orange and bergamot -- immediately tempered by prominent oud and a subtle gourmand sweetness. The heart layers in classic rose accords alongside jasmine sambac, cloves, and magnolia, creating a rich floral bed that feels more spiced and complex than typically romantic. The base is where things get distinctly Bortnikoff: multiple oud expressions sit alongside animalic musks, civet, and birch tar, all anchored by vanilla and tonka bean. The result is a fragrance that balances sweetness and darkness, florality and raw woodiness. This works best for those comfortable with oud's smoky, sometimes medicinal character and who appreciate fragrances that don't apologize for their intensity. It's suited to evening wear or cooler months when heavier scents feel appropriate. Oud Maximus 2020 aligns with The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex? +
Top: Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper, Cardamom. Heart: Rose de Mai, Rose, Cloves, Frangipani, Magnolia. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Indian Oud, Civet, Tolu Balsam, Birch Tar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean.
What other fragrances smell like Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 unisex (Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rose de Mai, Rose), Bortnikoff Oud Maximus unisex (Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Rose de Mai, Rose), Ard Al Zaafaran Aroosat Al Emarat (Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rose, Bergamot), Prada Olfactories Marienbad (Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Rose, Bergamot), Guerlain Shalimar (Musk, Civet, Rose, Bergamot) may smell similar to Oud Maximus 2020 unisex.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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