164 community ratings

Mysterious Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
164 ratings

Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud Extrait de Parfum is a dense, spicy unisex oud that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings.

Compare

Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 143 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Mysterious Oud (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Summer is a poor fit. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while a good share call it classic.

The accords are floral, spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery shades alongside. Bergamot, orange and cardamom lighten the opening. Rose, myrrh, clove and cinnamon lead the heart. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Thai oud, softened by sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla.