Rock Salt by Maksim Perfume
Men Women 2026
Description
Rock Salt: A Mineral, Woody Unisex Fragrance from Maksim Perfume Rock Salt is a new unisex fragrance from Maksim Perfume, launched in 2026. It was created by perfumer Maxim Bortnikov, who builds the composition around salt. Bright citrus, warm resins and smooth woods come together in a scent that feels mineral and rich. It is for anyone looking for a…
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
mastic resin
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Base
sandalwood
Community
6 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 17%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
42 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
6 votes
Season
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16 votes
Time of day
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8 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Rock Salt
Rock Salt: A Mineral, Woody Unisex Fragrance from Maksim Perfume
Rock Salt is a new unisex fragrance from Maksim Perfume, launched in 2026. It was created by perfumer Maxim Bortnikov, who builds the composition around salt.
Bright citrus, warm resins and smooth woods come together in a scent that feels mineral and rich. It is for anyone looking for a distinctive, character-driven perfume.
The opening pairs bergamot, petitgrain, green mandarin and elemi resin. That first impression is fresh, slightly bitter and luminous, setting up the mineral theme right away.
In the heart, salt meets ambergris, beeswax, orris root and mastic gum resin. Labdanum adds a balsamic depth, while the iris brings a soft, powdery texture that balances the animalic edge.
The base is built on sandalwood, amyris, Haitian vetiver and Siam benzoin. These ingredients create a creamy, woody foundation that keeps the saltiness present but never harsh. It feels warm and grounded on the skin.
The key accords are woody, aromatic, amber, citrus, balsamic, powdery, iris, earthy, animalic and warm spicy. Rock Salt is complex, but it stays balanced from top to bottom.
Early ratings give it 4.17 out of 5, based on six votes. It is a small sample, but it suggests Bortnikov's creation is already resonating with fans of bold perfumery.
This fragrance will appeal to anyone who enjoys unisex, mineral-forward scents with a warm, woody character and a hint of resinous depth.
Rock Salt is an original take on mineral perfumery. Its blend of resines, woods and citrus makes it both versatile and memmorable, perfect for those who appreciate nuanced compositions.
Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic Flowers Woods and mosses
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How it wears
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Longevity
Tied for the lead Soft / Moderate
2 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Intimate / Moderate
2 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
2 votes
Value perception
Tied for the lead Very expensive / A little expensive
2 votes
Community reviews
1 review
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Interesting fragrance for a freshie. It opens with a mandarin that feels somewhere between green (not yet ripe) and slightly overripe; it quickly evaporates and leaves a totally resinous, slightly balsamic, warm scent. A skin-like but warm scent, like after being out in the sun. That last part lasts for several hours, but always close to the skin. Performance seems average to me; I even think longevity is a little better than decent, though it stays skin-hugging. However, it feels low compared to the beastly longevity the brand is usually known for. Honestly, I don’t find the salty note, but I still think it’s a very good scent.