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Bortnikoff Tabac Dore unisex
Bortnikoff

Tabac Dore unisex

amber
tobacco
woody
sweet
oud
balsamic
warm spicy
2021 · unisex

Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house founded by perfumer Dmitry Bortnikoff, known for rich, complex fragrances that lean heavily on natural and unusual raw materials. The brand has built a reputation for unapologetic compositions that prioritize depth and longevity over mainstream appeal.

Tabac Dore opens with vanilla absolute and pink pepper over a subtle musk note from ambrette, creating a sweet, slightly spiced entrance. The heart is where tobacco takes center stage, supported by warming benzoin, cinnamon, and a subtle fruity fig that prevents the composition from becoming one-dimensional. The base anchors everything with oud, cedar, and a blend of balsams, sandalwood, and labdanum that add resinous sweetness and woody depth. The overall profile is amber-tobacco-driven with notable oud undertones, resulting in a fragrance that feels both gourmand and smoky without being heavy-handed.

This works best for someone seeking a tobacco fragrance with sophistication and staying power, particularly during cooler months or evening wear. It's unisex in the truest sense, suiting anyone drawn to warm, spiced compositions. Fans of The Reverie, The Mystic, and The Romantic should explore this one.

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Main Accordsreported by community
amber
100%
tobacco
100%
woody
100%
sweet
75%
oud
75%
balsamic
75%
warm spicy
75%
vanilla
50%
powdery
50%
musky
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla Absolute
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
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
Tobacco
Tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Fig
Fig
Green, creamy, and milky with a slightly earthy underpinning, fig is a fruit note that doubles as a green and woody note depending on whether you emphasize the fruit or the leaf and wood. The milky quality of fig sap gives it an unusual creaminess that pairs beautifully with musks and light woods.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Cedar
Cedar
Peru Balsam
Peru Balsam
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.
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match88% 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 Mystic87% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

❤️
The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

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

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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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Scent Profile
amber100%tobacco100%woody100%sweet75%oud75%
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Bortnikoff Tabac Dore unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Tabac Dore unisex is $14.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $14.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Bortnikoff fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$14.99 at Fragrances Line. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Bortnikoff Tabac Dore unisex smell like? +
Bortnikoff is a Russian niche house founded by perfumer Dmitry Bortnikoff, known for rich, complex fragrances that lean heavily on natural and unusual raw materials. The brand has built a reputation for unapologetic compositions that prioritize depth and longevity over mainstream appeal. Tabac Dore opens with vanilla absolute and pink pepper over a subtle musk note from ambrette, creating a sweet, slightly spiced entrance. The heart is where tobacco takes center stage, supported by warming benzoin, cinnamon, and a subtle fruity fig that prevents the composition from becoming one-dimensional. The base anchors everything with oud, cedar, and a blend of balsams, sandalwood, and labdanum that add resinous sweetness and woody depth. The overall profile is amber-tobacco-driven with notable oud undertones, resulting in a fragrance that feels both gourmand and smoky without being heavy-handed. This works best for someone seeking a tobacco fragrance with sophistication and staying power, particularly during cooler months or evening wear. It's unisex in the truest sense, suiting anyone drawn to warm, spiced compositions. Fans of The Reverie, The Mystic, and The Romantic should explore this one.
What are the notes in Bortnikoff Tabac Dore unisex? +
Top: Vanilla Absolute, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pink Pepper. Heart: Tobacco, Benzoin, Cinnamon, Fig. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum, Sandalwood.
What other fragrances smell like Bortnikoff Tabac Dore unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Loewe 7 Anonimo (Labdanum, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Pink Pepper), Elizabeth Arden Untold Luxe for women (Labdanum, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper), chopard Collection Or De Calambac (Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper), Clive Christian Amberwood (Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Tobacco, Pink Pepper) may smell similar to Tabac Dore 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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