27 community ratings

Marrakesh (Elixir)

Name: Marrakesh (Elixir)
Brand: Bortnikoff

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

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Bortnikoff Marrakesh (Elixir) is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, nutmeg and black pepper.

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How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Tunisian orange blossom absolute

Nutmeg Black pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Elemi resin Nectarine Hedione Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Benzoin

Borneo oud

Vanilla absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Creamy

What does Marrakesh (Elixir) smell like?

Up top, the orange blossom brings a floral freshness while nutmeg and black pepper push the spice forward. The heart holds elemi resin, nectarine, hedione and jasmine, which give it a fruity, floral softness. In the base, benzoin, Borneo oud and vanilla absolute settle it into a resinous, creamy, lightly smoky sweetness.

Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these views are tentative. It is unisex, and its oriental, woody character points towards cooler weather. Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily and Histoires de Parfums 1472 have a close profile.