Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff
Men Women 2019
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Description
Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women, launched in 2019. The nose behind this creation is Dmitry Bortnikoff. The top notes are frangipani, sweet orange, pink grapefruit, white bergamot, lemon, and cardamom; the heart notes are sambac jasmine, sandalwood, and Virginia cedar; the base notes are ambergris, vanilla, and oud wood.
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
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Top
Frangipani (Plumeria)
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Heart
Jasmine Sambac (Sampaguita)
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Base
ambergris
Community
450 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 6.4%
- Neutral 9.1%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
450 votes
Season
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528 votes
Time of day
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268 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Amber Cologne
Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women, launched in 2019. The nose behind this creation is Dmitry Bortnikoff. The top notes are frangipani, sweet orange, pink grapefruit, white bergamot, lemon, and cardamom; the heart notes are sambac jasmine, sandalwood, and Virginia cedar; the base notes are ambergris, vanilla, and oud wood.
Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
225 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
264 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
199 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
172 votes
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Community reviews
2 reviews
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Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff is an ode to frangipani that evolves beautifully on the skin. It opens with an intense, vibrant frangipani, lightly spiced with creamy cardamom and blended with soft, sparkling citrus notes that enhance the flower without stealing the spotlight. It feels tropical, floral, and feminine. Around the 30-40 minute mark, it shifts onto a bed of white flowers and jasmine with a sensual indolic twist that, strangely, makes it feel more masculine—an unexpected turn that highlights its complexity. In the dry down, the frangipani returns, paired with woods that add depth, along with amber and salty notes reminiscent of ylang-ylang, creating an exotic, tropical vibe. It lasts about 8 hours on a warm, humid day with a discreet but noticeable projection. It shines brighter with heat and direct sunlight, perhaps projecting a bit more. It doesn’t overwhelm, but those occasional delicious bursts are a real treat for the senses.
One of the best ambers I’ve ever tried: a rich frangipani with a great citrus top where the amber settles and gleams on the skin. It’s perfect, wonderful, not intrusive, precious, unique, and addictive. Highly recommended.