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Bortnikoff - Official Thread

Should the thread title be changed to remove "Areej le Dore?"

  • Yes, change it.

    Votes: 12 92.3%
  • No, leave it be.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Who cares!

    Votes: 1 7.7%

  • Total voters
    13
  • Poll closed .

Diamondflame

(Almost) Off the Grid
Basenotes Plus
Jun 28, 2009
25,848
752
Didn’t have any trouble getting a quick response from him & his team the last time a shipment got returned because I wasn’t around to pick up the package. I don’t expect perfection but they came through when it mattered, exceeding my expectations by paying for a repeat shipping attempt, and throwing in a generous freebie. AFAIC, Dmitry’s running a classy outfit.

Got that email as well. On the topic of getting a hold of dmitri, when I sent him the email about combining shipping and saving the $40 he responded like, 2 mins later.
 

oudaddict

Well-known member
Feb 2, 2017
1,986
234
I don’t expect perfection but they came through when it mattered, exceeding my expectations by paying for a repeat shipping attempt, and throwing in a generous freebie. AFAIC, Dmitry’s running a classy outfit.

The good thing about Dmitry is that you can trust him. As for the customer service, it leaves something to be desired. He seems to respond quickly when messaged via social media. He would save himself a lot of time and keep his customers happy too if he simply intergrated email automation into his service.
 

Singularious

Basenotes Plus
Basenotes Plus
Aug 16, 2018
1,142
495
The good thing about Dmitry is that you can trust him. As for the customer service, it leaves something to be desired. He seems to respond quickly when messaged via social media. He would save himself a lot of time and keep his customers happy too if he simply intergrated email automation into his service.

100% trustworthy.

As a first time buyer, this is not yet my experience. In fact, the longer it goes, the more uncomfortable I become. If it weren't for this forum, I would've already reversed the charge.
 

wood&leather

Basenotes Plus
Basenotes Plus
Apr 27, 2018
1,494
37
Didn’t have any trouble getting a quick response from him & his team the last time a shipment got returned because I wasn’t around to pick up the package. I don’t expect perfection but they came through when it mattered, exceeding my expectations by paying for a repeat shipping attempt, and throwing in a generous freebie. AFAIC, Dmitry’s running a classy outfit.

Same experience for me with both Bortnikoff and Areej Le Dore.

When Areej released collection 4. I actually received a "step child" bottle which had Oud Luwak inside of a Baikal Gris bottle. I sent the photos comparing Oud Luwak to Baikal Gris and he offered to let me keep that bottle and offered to send me a real Baikal Gris at no charge.



No you don't get the feel good "we've received your order", " we're opening a box and putting your perfume in it", " we're driving to the post office now", "your bottle has shipped" e-mails, but i don't care. The fact that they operate with the highest level of integrity is more than enough for me.
 

thrilledchilled

All Is Beautiful
Basenotes Plus
Nov 17, 2018
11,846
8,308
I had trouble with an order and they made it right. They are excellent. Doing their best and ethical.
 

oudaddict

Well-known member
Feb 2, 2017
1,986
234
Had my email from Dmitry and co yesterday when I got home. Feel a little better.

No worries, it can be a bit stressful at first but we have all become accustomed to it now. I don't even worry about tracking any more, i just relax and wait for the juice to arrive. It comes when it comes.
 

mikeperez23

Be Here. Now.
Basenotes Plus
Dec 31, 2006
40,110
4,220
Been enjoying Triad several times over the last week. I have alternated between it and Zemfira and I definitely enjoy Triad more. It's rose scent is more unique - and the supporting notes are very interesting. My concern is that it wears very light on my skin. Anyone else have this issue with Triad?
 

rynegne

Well-known member
Jul 25, 2012
16,325
276
It wears like an extrait on me, closer to the skin. However, there's definitely some projection in the opening with the rose...which is excellent. I get wafts of rose and oud throughout the day when I wear it on my chest and on darker clothing. Lasts pretty much all day, vibrantly and I can smell it well past 24 hours on both clothing and skin.

That being said, I haven't worn it in the heat/humidity of Miami. It's been sub-30F when I've worn this one. Definitely a good "sweater weather" fragrance.

Been enjoying Triad several times over the last week. I have alternated between it and Zemfira and I definitely enjoy Triad more. It's rose scent is more unique - and the supporting notes are very interesting. My concern is that it wears very light on my skin. Anyone else have this issue with Triad?
 

mikeperez23

Be Here. Now.
Basenotes Plus
Dec 31, 2006
40,110
4,220
I just got in (FINALLY) my decants of Soyat Nova, Vatinee and Baikal Gris (the attar). Squeeee!!!!!
 

Tosef

Well-known member
Jun 5, 2017
431
114
I just got in (FINALLY) my decants of Soyat Nova, Vatinee and Baikal Gris (the attar). Squeeee!!!!!

Nice! Interested to hear your thoughts on Vatinee. I'm happy I got a bottle of it. It is not a super exciting scent but really nicely blended and such an uplifting, easy wear...
 

Oud Dude

Basenotes Plus
Basenotes Plus
Jun 22, 2018
1,430
130
Nice! Interested to hear your thoughts on Vatinee. I'm happy I got a bottle of it. It is not a super exciting scent but really nicely blended and such an uplifting, easy wear...

I have Vatinee and find it easily the most underwhelming Bortnikoff. For me, it wears like an EdC and it's missing the signature intoxicating Bortnikoff opening. It's also as if the guaiac is holding the entire composition back, literally. I know the fragrance is supposed to represent sunshine and the beach but the guaiac is choking the citruses down and obscuring the sandalwood. Once it dries down there are some interesting things happening on the skin but they are only apparent by cramming your nose to the application point. Far from an essential Bortnikoff imo.

Having said all that, Dmitry is making my favorite perfumes at the moment. The general quality of his releases is off the charts- especially given the rate at which he's releasing. I've tried everything he's created (still waiting for the new trio to arrive + Sayat Nova) and the only ones I consider non-essential to own are Zemfira and Vatinee.
 

mikeperez23

Be Here. Now.
Basenotes Plus
Dec 31, 2006
40,110
4,220
I just got my decant of Vatinee in and I really like it. I smell 'gardenia' I don't know why.

More later...
 
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piney

Guest
I highly praise Oud Maximus Autumn 19' and enjoy it more and more with each wearing, now I have not tried the original Oud Maximus (2018), how similar are these two to one another? Any redundancy owning both? If so which should I look for next from the house? Is Triad your typical rose/oud perfume? Looking forward to hearing some thoughts on you more experienced Bortnikoff enthusiasts.

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oudaddict

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Feb 2, 2017
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I highly praise Oud Maximus Autumn 19' and enjoy it more and more with each wearing, now I have not tried the original Oud Maximus (2018), how similar are these two to one another? Any redundancy owning both? If so which should I look for next from the house? Is Triad your typical rose/oud perfume? Looking forward to hearing some thoughts on you more experienced Bortnikoff enthusiasts.

Both 99% the same IMO.
 

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