44 community ratings

Dubai

Name: Dubai
Brand: Bortnikoff

Perfumer: Dmitry Bortnikoff

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

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Bortnikoff Dubai is a unisex scent that leans towards spring through autumn and towards evenings and nights out, setting a floral, fruity side against a woody, oriental base.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lemon Ginger Bergamot

Honey pomelo

Apple Davana

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Passion fruit Ylang-ylang Peach Cardamom Gurjum balsam Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Leather Indian oud Nagarmotha Patchouli Musk Vanilla Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Leathery

What does Dubai smell like?

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; spring comes first and autumn right behind it. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead, while office and daily use trail far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many see it as feminine or modern.

Lemon, ginger and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit, peach and cardamom build a floral, fruity, spicy sweetness. The base is led by vetiver, leather, Indian oud and vanilla; animal and leathery tones give it a warm, dark finish.