Oud Monarch Attar by Bortnikoff bottle
Bortnikoff

Oud Monarch Attar

4.7/5 · 24 votes Unisex 2020
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.2/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day39
Night78
Fall100
Winter94
Spring83
Summer28
Our take

Frangipani and magnolia open this attar with a lush, tropical creaminess that feels almost sunlit. The flowers are rich and waxy, presenting an immediate contrast to the deeper materials waiting beneath. This is not a bright, dewy morning scent, but something with weight and density from the first application.

The heart introduces May rose and rose alongside cinnamon and tobacco. The spices give the flowers a dry, aromatic edge, while the tobacco adds a rustic, leafy texture. It creates a warm, slightly smoky floral core that avoids leaning into simple sweetness, feeling instead like a dense botanical fabric.

Base notes of cacao, oud, castoreum, vanilla, civet, and labdanum create a dark, animalic foundation. The cacao is bitter and earthy, pairing with the resinous oud and the distinct musk of civet and castoreum. It is a complex, leathery finish that feels raw and opulent rather than polished or safe.

This fragrance suits a quiet, candlelit evening when the air is cool and the night feels expansive. It is for the person who enjoys scents that feel ancient and unapologetically heavy. Wear it when you want a composition that feels deeply personal and entirely removed from modern trends.

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