200 community ratings

Sayat Nova (Extrait de Parfum)

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
200 ratings

Bortnikoff Sayat Nova Extrait de Parfum is a unisex gourmand-oriental scent that sets fruity sweetness over a smoky, resinous oud base.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 177 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the 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

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Bengal oud

Laotian oud Thai oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Sayat Nova (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and far fewer choose it for the office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine.

Narcissus and apricot give a fruity sweetness at first. Rum and vanilla then turn it into a warm, gourmand heart. In the base, oakmoss and the Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud add a woody, smoky depth. Bortnikoff Attar Sayat Nova and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.