Chypre du Nord Bortnikoff 2020

I'm a woman who knows what she likes--animalic ambers. I didn't think I'd be into chypres very much, but I've loved Bortnikoff's work, so I decided to sample Chypre du Nord. Right away I detected a lovely bergamot and orange, then nutmeg and peach. The peach and orange continued into the drydown, where powdery musk and a sharp, fresh, almost menthol outdoorsiness (oakmoss?) emerged. The fruit notes were not overly sweet or synthetic feeling, and despite the peachiness, this is quite a masculine scent in my opinion. A very nice chypre but even the presumably natural elements did not sway me much towards this genre.

I usually stay away from chypres, and I had low expectations for this one. I think it's the combination of the usually-present floral notes along with the resins that creates an old-fashioned "grandma" scent. But here, the floral notes are eschewed in favor of a smooth and creamy peach note, which modernizes this scent immensely.

Chypre du Nord opens with a realistic citrus-peel accord, quickly joined by the aforementioned peach. It's not a juicy, tangy representation but more of a mellow feel, sort of like a peach-flavored tea. And in the base is an expertly blended musk and oakmoss without strong animalic or earthy/damp tones. Slight hint of smokiness from the birch tar, and the resinous benzoin to round it out. One of the best non-ouds from Bortnikoff.

Probably one of the perfumes that I like the most from Dimitry. It has a lot of amber and musk, with a certain fruity touch and some spices.
As always in this artisan perfumer, the musk is impressive and of a sublime quality.
Even a citrus undertone completes this stunning picture.
Within the Bortnikoff range it will possibly be one of the easiest to wear.
It is elegant and distinguished, and can be really sexually attractive in the classic style.

If you like Musk Khabib, here you would find another version for all audiences and situations.
Lasting around 6 hours and good silage, people can smell it into the 2 meters range with only 2 pufs of the awesome spray it has.

A great and masculine take (this is my association) of the chypre scent. The beginning is a hit of PEACH and orange. Here we have perfectly blended notes of oak moss with notes of cedar and resin ... green, woody and spicy. The sharpness is additionally added by the notes of MUSP (yesss) of Siberian deer, which, in my opinion, together with moss and peach emerging every now and then, constitute the main core of this perfume. Complementing this fragrance for me and making it light 'darkness' is the smell of smoke rising from the smoked birch. How I like it. YUMMY. In my opinion, perfumes are year-round, I see more men in them. It lasts up to 12 hours on my body, the projection is high at first, then moderate.
INGREDIENTS:
Top Notes: Bergamot and Orange.
Heart Notes: Peach and Nutmeg.
Base notes: oakmoss, benzoin, Siberian deer musk, cedar, birch, tar and tonca bean.

WOW, a fragrance that is really growing on me. Unfortunately, for now I only have a 5 ml sample, but I hope a 50 ml bottle will arrive soon.

Oakmoss, citrus, peach, musk... a masterpiece.
To me, it’s a true comfort scent that accompanies the day and makes it brighter. It’s always present.
The opening features orange, bright yet soft, followed by a velvety peach that is sweet but gentle and realistic.
In the heart, a touch of nutmeg adds a subtle spiciness that enriches the composition.
Musk creates a second-skin effect and softens everything even more, with oakmoss always present, giving character and structure.

It could easily be a signature scent...perhaps even my signature scent!

A masterpiece.