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Bortnikoff Dream
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character and Release History
Bortnikoff Dream is a niche unisex fragrance in a perfume, or extrait, concentration, released in 2023.
The composition combines woody, floral, gourmand and balsamic facets, unfolding in layers with soft creaminess, expressive fruitiness, spicy warmth and a deep resinous base.
The fragrance was created by Bortnikoff, a prominent name in modern niche perfumery.
The brand's story began in Thailand in 2018, when its founder, Dmitry Bortnikov, moved there to be closer to Asian culture, natural materials and the rich palette of local perfumery ingredients.
Dream continues this idea by combining an exotic floral accent with a rich woody-balsamic base.
Development and Mood
At the opening, Dream smells expressive and unusual: the floral softness of champaca meets smooth, creamy sandalwood.
Gradually, the composition becomes denser and more gourmand, while blackcurrant adds a juicy berry contrast.
A pistachio nuance makes the fragrance feel rounded and slightly dessert-like, yet it never turns into a straightforward sweet composition.
As it develops on the skin, warm spicy and resinous nuances emerge.
Benzoin lends the base a honeyed balsamic depth, while cumin adds a distinctive dry spiciness and emphasizes the oriental mood.
The finish is noticeable, enveloping and impressively long-lasting, with a rich sillage.
Dream will appeal to those who enjoy complex fragrances with a recognizable signature and are not looking for a neutral everyday composition.
This unisex release can be especially beautiful in cool weather, in the evening, at a meeting or whenever you want to leave behind a distinctive fragrant trail.
On warm skin, the sweet resinous and woody facets may become even more pronounced.
Longevity, Sillage and Application
Bortnikoff Dream is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best to apply it with care.
The exact recommended number of sprays for skin and clothing is not specified in the available information; it is best to determine the optimal intensity gradually, starting with a small amount.
An extrait usually develops with considerable richness, and this composition needs time to reveal its transition from a bright opening to a warm base.
No other concentrations of Dream are specified in the available data.
Among the fragrances worth exploring for a similar rich mood are Escada Magnetism, The Spirit of Dubai Majalis and The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
Even so, Dream retains its individuality through its combination of champaca, pistachio, benzoin and sandalwood.
Perfumery Signature
The composition was created by Dmitry Bortnikov, the brand's founder and a perfumer whose work lies at the intersection of oriental richness, natural woody nuances and contemporary niche aesthetics.
In Dream, his style emerges through contrast: the fruity-gourmand heart is soft, while the spicy balsamic finish gives the fragrance depth, volume and character.
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