29 community ratings

Victoria

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
29 ratings

Bortnikoff Victoria is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green backbone with fruity sweetness, spice and resinous wood; it has been discontinued.

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

How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Indian amber

Patchouli Oakmoss Labdanum Siam benzoin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal

What does Victoria smell like?

It opens with orange blossom, apple, blackcurrant and lavender in a fresh, fruity entrance, with elemi resin adding a light resinous edge. The heart builds its floral body from rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, while black pepper and Burmese oud bring spice and an earthy depth. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum take over, settling into a powdery, slightly animalic oriental sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the staying power high. Its rich structure suits lovers of floral-oriental scents, and it reads comfortably on men and women alike. Anyone after a similar profile could look at Ambregris Ambre & Diamant Noir and Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut.