Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Background & foundation

  • Bortnikoff is a niche perfume brand, founded by Dmitry Bortnikoff (an architect by training) in Thailand.

  • Originally, Dmitry Bortnikoff worked with the company Feel-Oud on the production of rare natural oils, such as agarwood (oud) and sandalwood.

  • The brand was launched around 2017/2018. According to Fragrantica: "founded … in 2017" and the first creation came out in 2018.

  • The company is based in Thailand (see product information: manufacturer in Bangkok).

Philosophy & style

  • The brand focuses on very high-quality, natural ingredients , often in very limited editions. For example, some creations contain 85–100% natural ingredients.

  • Much attention is paid to rare raw materials: wild agarwood (oud), ambra grey, beaver castoreum, etc.

  • The style tends towards pronounced niche perfumes: complex, intense, often unisex, daring in fragrance palette.

  • Vibrant between tradition (old distillation techniques) and modern design: “combines traditional distillation techniques … with innovations to create modern masterpieces,” according to the brand website.

Features & offering

  • Many of the perfumes are Extrait de Parfum (highly concentrated) and have limited editions.

  • The fragrance selection is unisex, or "for him/her," and the scent characteristics are very diverse: from citrus/fougere to classic wood/oud. See some examples below.

  • Examples:

    • “Coup de Foudre” (2018) – opening citrus + flowers + warm wood/oud.

    • “Chypre du Nord” (2020) – chypre structure with moss, bergamot, wood.

    • “Rich” (2023) – fougère/spicy/oud element, aimed at the luxury market.

  • The prices are also in the luxury segment: niche prices, limited availability.

Why should you consider Bortnikoff?

  • If you are looking for something unique and different from the masses, Bortnikoff is definitely an option: niche, with rare materials.

  • For lovers of oud , wooden notes , naturals in perfume – then the brand is interesting.

  • For those willing to invest in fragrance: not necessarily budget perfumes, but choices that make a statement.

  • For those who are tired of the “mass market” fragrances and are looking for something with character.

What to take into account (tips)

  • Due to the high concentration and natural ingredients, the scent can be heavier/more complex than standard fragrances – which means you might want to try a sample first.

  • Availability: Some creations are limited or difficult to find in Belgium/the Netherlands; import duties or customs fees may apply.

  • Fragrance projection and duration can be strong, so choose the occasion you want to wear it for (see deep wood/oud scents for example).

  • Niche often means less “safe” or “beer market,” so it's important that the scent really suits you (personal scent profile).