The Perfume Library

Le Voyage Oriental

7.8

Bortnikoff · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Le Voyage Oriental is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of bitter orange, grapefruit and tangerine with the warmth of nutmeg, clove leaf and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The citrus top notes give a fresh, slightly bitter start. In the heart, nutmeg, clove leaf and pink pepper add spice, while vanilla and Siberian deer musk sweeten and soften it. The base settles on Sumatran vetiver and Siam oud, woody with an animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes means this is not definitive. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine and suits those who want a sweet, spicy oriental. Its profile is close to Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri.

Victoria

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

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