Bortnikoff Sayat Nova Extrait

Description

Sayat Nova, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan and launched in 2020, takes its name from the 18th-century Armenian poet-troubadour Sayat-Nova — capturing his world of romantic mysticism and unbridled passion. Luscious apricot and narcissus open into a rich rum-and-vanilla heart, before three distinct ouds — Laotian, Bengal, and Trat — unite with oakmoss in a dark, complex base.

Scent Character

An oriental gourmand built around genuine agarwood: three separate oud origins layered together rather than a single oud accord, giving it unusual complexity in the drydown against a sweet apricot-rum-vanilla opening and heart.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Apricot and Narcissus

Heart: Rum and Vanilla

Base: Laotian Oud, Bengal Oud, Oud from Trat and Oakmoss

Performance

• Longevity — above-average even by Bortnikoff's standards; reviewers report 10+ hours on skin.
• Sillage — moderate rather than loud, typical of the house's natural-oil oud compositions.
• Projection — a noticeable oud-sweet halo for the first couple of hours, then a long, close skin scent.

Best Occasions & Season

• Seasons: Fall, Winter
• Occasions: Leisure, Night Out, Evening
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (also offered as a 3g Attar)
Perfumers: Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan
House: Bortnikoff — Russian-founded, Thailand-based niche natural perfumery, founded 2018
Launched: 2020

Try Before You Commit

• 1mL sample available at $8.99 — try the triple-oud base before committing to the 50mL bottle or 3g attar.

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FAQ

Is it real oud?
Yes — the base blends three named agarwood origins (Laos, Bengal, Trat), not a synthetic oud accord.

Is it unisex?
Yes.

What's the longevity like?
Excellent — 10+ hours is commonly reported.

What's the difference between the Extrait and the Attar?
Both share the same fragrance oil; the attar is an oil-based, alcohol-free format in a 3g bottle, while the extrait is the standard alcohol-based 50mL format.