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Oud Maximus 2018 Extrait de Parfum

Version from 2018
7.9 / 10 82 Ratings
A popular limited perfume by Bortnikoff for women and men, released in 2018. The scent is spicy-floral. The longevity is above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Spicy
Floral
Woody
Oriental
Animal

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Jasmine sambacJasmine sambac OrangeOrange CardamomCardamom Pink pepperPink pepper BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
RoseRose May roseMay rose Himalayan roseHimalayan rose Indian roseIndian rose Rose attarRose attar Tonka beanTonka bean CloveClove FrangipaniFrangipani MagnoliaMagnolia
Base Notes Base Notes
Borneo oudBorneo oud Indian oudIndian oud Sri Lankan oudSri Lankan oud Vietnamese oudVietnamese oud CivetCivet Deer muskDeer musk VanillaVanilla Tolu balmTolu balm Birch tarBirch tar

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Ratings
Scent
7.982 Ratings
Longevity
8.571 Ratings
Sillage
7.873 Ratings
Bottle
8.569 Ratings
Value for money
6.740 Ratings
Submitted by Carlossp · last update on 01/31/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance was part of the collection 2nd Collection.

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Majid114

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Majid114
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M A X I M U S

Oud Maximus already opens super natural wrapped in a sweet orange chord sweet to blow freshness in its cracks and another slightly spicy fresh chord. This all wrapped in a resinous dark animalic 'oud. Soon there is a bouquet of breathtaking organic roses with several facets: with time flashes of crystal clear fresh roses, timely velvety roses, with some moments of darker bittersweight resin, in other fruity fleshy roses; This really impresses rose lovers and especially the enthusiasts in the Duet 'Oud & Roses. And there is still very smelling Frangipani sweetness of enhancing the jasmine fragrance.

From there these roses are beginning to be permeated by an infusion of natural or excellent quality or multifaceted or deeds: here we have' Indian smoky animalic or Thai or Fruit of Tract region and the Purple Koh Chang Fruit Fruit and Woody Green , adds one more fresh green footprint of Sri Lanka oil. And all dosed and mixed with mastery by Dmitry Bortnikov. There is no corral/stable nuance; here it is not about fecal characteristics, but animals. A very discreet balsamic vanilla/tonka/ chord, tolu softens any possibility of some fetid nuance.

We also have great assistants in building this fragrance such as natural musk that remains light years away from synthetic musk used today in almost 100% of perfumes. Natural lunch with the civet add a very male animal dirt, but this chord was made with an intriguing, unpleasant or extremely challenging lightness. In its fullness, the 'grand finale' comes in a birch oil with its incense/smoky footprint [which I like a lot] closing the fragrance with a golden key with that famous steaming bakhoor aspect.

Do not get carried away by the name: Maximus was a tribute that Dmitry Bortnikov made her son Maxim that following her father's footsteps recently launched her own indie perfume perfumes brand. Oud Maximus is not on a high level of challenge/difficulty for those who are already used to this perfume category, I would say it is an excellent choice for those who want to start venturing into the Universe of Artisanal Independent Perfumery (Indie).
Here you will find an 8K sensory experience of resolution/definition of extremely natural notes and chords. Oud Maximus is not bombastic, but makes noise, no doubt you will be noticed.

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LechFree

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LechFree
LechFree
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Oud Maximus
In the opening, there’s a delicate barnyard note, but it’s very subtle and quickly gives way to a wonderful blend of fruits and flowers with oud. Once again, the quality of the natural ingredients is impressive, adding remarkable depth and richness to the composition.
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Emorandeira

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Emorandeira
Emorandeira
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Oud at maximus
This is just what It promises: oud maximus! I can smell a high quality and very animalic oud. But this is not unpleasant, the rose, the frangipani and the citric notes balance the fragance making It more weareable. It has also a smoky vibe. If you like oud you Will like this fragance, but if you dont... Dont even try It because this doesnt sympathize anybody.

Scent: 7
Longevity: 9
Sillage: 7
Quality/price: 5
Versatility: 5
Originality: 8
Global: 8.5
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Janad
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top 10
A wonderfully spicy, woody-floral, animalic OUD. Starts with an explosion due to the citrus notes combined with a strong animalic, but not skanky vibe, and then transforms into an almost completely different scent on a smooth exotic oud base. Excellent fragrance and experience. Becomes much easier to wear once you get used to it. Good projection and long-lasting.
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Samuelrsj

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Opening is difficult
Opens with citrus, flowers, oud, musk, civet. Very strong and requires getting used to. But afterwards, a very soft oud rose scent. Slightly creamy, super easy to wear. Ends a bit sweet and pissy after about 12 hours, but not unpleasant.

Please give this fragrance at least a week. It is very beautiful, and those who manage to get through the initial wear will fall in love.
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Oud Maximus unfolds with a vibrant citrus opening, leading to a heart of opulent roses & a deep, woody base. A scent journey like no other
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Ammonia jumpscare just like when Dona Tina used to clean the store floor with pure bleach mixed with detergent. After that everything _
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This is not a strong oud like you would expect. There are a lot of flowers in it.
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Very nice, long lasting and powerful oud. A bit smoky It is an oud without complex. A jewel for oud lovers! It is intense but pleasant...
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Make way in the Circus Oud Maximus
Civet kittens dance on the tightrope
Deer adorned with roses
Clown laughing while peeling an orange
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Tell me where the bitter flowers are
Waxy Rose in an orange painting
Almost chypre
Oud is coming up
it's getting stormy
Civet chest afterwards
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Starts with orange + clove, along with white flowers. Rrrroses with lots of oud, animalic + balsamic are the stars. Harmonious + soft. No stink.
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Starts off softly with a civet-urine note, then wonderfully animalic-musk-rosy -- underlined by subtly funky oud, truly a masterpiece!!!!!
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I can resist everything, except temptation. Wildness of animalistic, floral, zesty oud and exquisite roses. Will be adored. Oudic.
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Cheesy opening, but in the drydown (especially spicy and slightly citrusy) absolutely amazing. Enormous longevity with pleasant sillage. Oud at its best.
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