Eau de Parfum2021
Classica
Dmitry BortnikoffThe nose · 62 fragrances · also made Musk Khabib (2019)Portrait →

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Bortnikoff  ·  Sold as unisex

Classica

The moment when afternoon light begins to soften into evening, and the air is filled with a blend of fresh citrus and warm amber.

3.5754 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodycitruspowderyamberleathermusky
Classica

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting55% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak4%
Moderate35%
Long lasting45%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate26% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate61%
Strong20%
Enormous7%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine38%
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Unisex38%
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Feminine24%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Classica by Bortnikoff was launched in 2021, crafted by Dmitry Bortnikoff himself. This fragrance marries the crisp freshness of citrus with the deep warmth of woody and leather notes, creating a composition that feels both modern and lasting. The top notes of neroli, lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom introduce a bright, invigorating freshness that transitions into a heart of rose de mai, heliotrope, and iris. The base notes of sandalwood, castoreum, birch tar, palisander rosewood, musk, ambergris, tonka bean, labdanum, patchouli, and vanilla bring a rich, enveloping warmth that feels like the embrace of an old friend.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are sufficient as Classica's base notes take time to bloom. The fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, so aim for pulse points like your wrists and neck for maximum impact.

Fig. 01 — Classica, Bortnikoff

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