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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus unisex
Bortnikoff

Oud Maximus unisex

oud
musky
gourmand
animalic
rose
citrus
powdery
2018 · unisex

Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house known for bold, animalic fragrances that prioritize raw materials and unconventional compositions. The brand operates outside mainstream fragrance conventions, favoring intensity and complexity over universal appeal.

Oud Maximus opens with bright citrus and spice -- sweet orange, bergamot, and cardamom -- layered with jasmine and pink pepper for a deceptively fresh start. The heart pivots toward florals, specifically rose in multiple forms (Rose de Mai and Tea Rose) alongside magnolia, frangipani, and tonka bean, creating a gourmand sweetness that softens the composition. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true character: Indian oud and agarwood combine with animalic civet and natural musk, anchored by birch tar and vanilla. The overall effect is a musky, earthy oriental with significant olfactory weight and a tactile, almost leathery quality.

This is a fragrance for those seeking something substantive and unconventional rather than commercially polished. It works year-round but leans toward cooler months given its depth and projection. Best suited for evening wear and those comfortable with prominent animalic and oud elements. Oud Maximus aligns with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
oud
100%
musky
100%
gourmand
100%
animalic
75%
rose
75%
citrus
50%
powdery
50%
floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
warm spicy
50%
leather
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
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.
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.
Tea Rose
Tea Rose
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.
Clove
Clove
Intensely aromatic and medicinal with a sharp, almost numbing warmth, clove is one of perfumery's most assertive spice notes. It appears in classic oriental and masculine fragrances where its forcefulness is a feature, not a bug. Even in small amounts it announces itself clearly, adding drama and depth.
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.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
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.
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Natural Musk
Natural Musk
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.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match90% 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 Seducer85% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Romantic83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

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

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oud100%musky100%gourmand100%animalic75%rose75%

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What does Bortnikoff Oud Maximus unisex smell like? +
Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house known for bold, animalic fragrances that prioritize raw materials and unconventional compositions. The brand operates outside mainstream fragrance conventions, favoring intensity and complexity over universal appeal. Oud Maximus opens with bright citrus and spice -- sweet orange, bergamot, and cardamom -- layered with jasmine and pink pepper for a deceptively fresh start. The heart pivots toward florals, specifically rose in multiple forms (Rose de Mai and Tea Rose) alongside magnolia, frangipani, and tonka bean, creating a gourmand sweetness that softens the composition. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true character: Indian oud and agarwood combine with animalic civet and natural musk, anchored by birch tar and vanilla. The overall effect is a musky, earthy oriental with significant olfactory weight and a tactile, almost leathery quality. This is a fragrance for those seeking something substantive and unconventional rather than commercially polished. It works year-round but leans toward cooler months given its depth and projection. Best suited for evening wear and those comfortable with prominent animalic and oud elements. Oud Maximus aligns with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Bortnikoff Oud Maximus unisex? +
Top: Sweet Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper. Heart: Rose, Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Frangipani, Clove, Magnolia, Tonka Bean. Base: Civet, Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Natural Musk, Birch Tar, Vanilla, Tolu Balsam.
What other fragrances smell like Bortnikoff Oud Maximus unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 unisex (Civet, Indian Oud, Rose, Rose de Mai), Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 unisex (Civet, Indian Oud, Rose, Rose de Mai), Prada Olfactories Marienbad (Civet, Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Bergamot), Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud Attar unisex (Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Tonka Bean), Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud unisex (Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Tonka Bean) may smell similar to Oud Maximus 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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