59 community ratings

Vétiver Nocturne Absolu

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
59 ratings

Bortnikoff Vétiver Nocturne Absolu is a green, earthy chypre with a fresh edge and a resinous, woody depth, made for anyone.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 57 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Neroli Java vetiver

Heart notesfirst few hours

Sandalwood

Champaca leaf

Indian vetiver Champaca Jasmine sambac

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Myrrh

Bengal sandalwood

Oud White amber Ambergris Indonesian sandalwood Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Chypre

What does Vétiver Nocturne Absolu smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and fits the office too. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic.

It opens with neroli and Java vetiver, fresh and green. The heart brings jasmine sambac, champaca and sandalwood for a soft floral note, while Indian vetiver keeps the earthy line going. The base settles into myrrh, oud and oakmoss, adding resinous, woody depth. Bortnikoff Attar Vétiver Nocturne and Bortnikoff Vétiver Nocturne have a close profile.