Russian Adam

The path of a master: from self-taught to founder of iconic brands

Ivan Inkin, known to the world under the creative pseudonym Russian Adam, is a true legend of modern niche perfumery. This Russian self-taught genius, who has no formal education in the field, has managed to win the hearts of sophisticated fragrance connoisseurs with his impeccable taste and dedication to natural ingredients.

His perfumery journey began with a deep immersion into the world of natural oils while living in the UK. It was there that he discovered the magic of pure oud, which subsequently defined his entire philosophy and led to the creation of his first brand, Feel Oud.

Signature style and aromatic philosophy

Russian Adam's signature style is bold, uncompromising orientalism, rooted in Arab perfumery traditions. He masterfully works with animalistic accords, noble leather, spicy spices, and precious wood notes to create perfumes of incredible depth and complexity.

His main principle is to use rare and natural ingredients of the highest quality, whether it be oud distilled by himself, natural musk, or ambergris. This approach makes each composition a unique work of art.

Cult creations: fragrances that make history

Under his flagship brand, Areej Le Dore, the perfumer produces true masterpieces that have become the object of desire for collectors. Each new collection is a highly anticipated event in the niche world.

Among his iconic works are the languid and honeyed Russian Musk, the floral-amber masterpiece Atlantic Ambergris, and the exquisite Ottoman Empire III, in which the luxury of oriental spices meets the coolness of rose. His pure oud expressions, such as the powerful Chinese Oud and the meditative Oud Zen, are also incredibly popular.

Collaborations and contributions to the perfume community

Russian Adam is known not only as a brilliant creator of fragrances, but also as a generous collaborator. He worked fruitfully in tandem with the talented independent perfumer Dmitry Bortnikov on the Feel Oud brand line, which has given the world dozens of complex and memorable compositions.

His influence on the industry is enormous: he brought back the fashion for luxurious, multi-layered oriental fragrances and showed that passion and deep knowledge of materials can be more important than a diploma. Russian Adam continues to inspire a new generation of perfumers with his perseverance and uncompromising pursuit of beauty.