Eau de Parfum2020
Sayat Nova

Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.

Bortnikoff  ·  Sold as unisex

Sayat Nova

The cozy nook where a leather-bound book meets the warm glow of an amber candle, with notes of oud and rum wafting through the air.

4.11483 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
oudwoodyrumvanillafruitypowdery
Sayat Nova

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting71% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak4%
Moderate20%
Long lasting44%
Eternal27%
SillageModerate46% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate42%
Strong29%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine46%
⚥
Unisex48%
♀
Feminine7%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sayat Nova, launched in 2020, is a joint creation by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan for the niche perfumery brand Bortnikoff. This unisex fragrance opens with a bright fruity accord that contrasts sharply with its woody base, anchored by rich vanilla and rum notes. The composition is both warm and complex, with powdery and mossy undertones that add depth and intrigue. Sayat Nova captures the essence of refined elegance through its rare and unusual materials, embodying the brand's commitment to exceptional olfactory experiences.

How to wear it

Given its long-lasting nature, one or two sprays are sufficient. The fragrance blooms over time, so let it settle on your skin before heading out for optimal effect. It pairs well with layered clothing, allowing the woody and vanilla notes to envelop you as the day progresses.

Fig. 01 — Sayat Nova, Bortnikoff

05 · Acquire

Where to buy.

Try before you commit

Wear it for a week first

A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.

Ready for a full bottle

Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.

Scent Finder

Not sure it's you?

Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.

Find your scent

The Sayat Nova line

2 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Bortnikoff

More from the house

Sayat NovaCologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Try it layered

With Tauer Perfumes Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)

Adds citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy; shares one accord.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.11/ 5 · 483 ratings
Loading reviews...