Bortnikoff
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Oud · Rose · Warm spicy.
parfumbible.comOud · Musky · Animalic.
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Collection: Oud Collection
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Oud Maximus by Bortnikoff has a listed oud, musky, animalic profile, with notes of Sweet Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
4.13 / 5
157 votes
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Projection
2.81 / 4
170 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.47 / 5
81 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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294Own it
67Previously owned
401Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Rasasi
Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Oud · Woody · Rose.
Bortnikoff
Oud Maximus 2020
Oud · Citrus · Musky.
Rania J
Oud Assam
Oud · Fresh spicy · Citrus.
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Layering ideas to try.
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Suggested experiment
Lost CherryBoth list Jasmine Sambac and Tonka Bean. Explore Oud Maximus’s oud direction alongside Lost Cherry’s cherry profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Bitter PeachBoth list Cardamom and Tonka Bean. Explore Oud Maximus’s oud direction alongside Bitter Peach’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Oud Maximus smell like?
Oud Maximus by Bortnikoff has a listed oud, musky, animalic profile, with notes of Sweet Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Dmitry Bortnikoff.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 4.13 out of 5, from 157 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Oud Maximus?
Its listed notes include sweet orange, jasmine sambac, cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper, rose, rose de mai, tea rose, frangipani, clove, magnolia, tonka bean, civet, indian oud, agarwood (oud), natural musk, birch tar, vanilla, tolu balsam. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Oud Maximus
Bortnikoff
Leading accords
oud
musky
animalic
rose
powdery
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Sweet Orange · Jasmine Sambac · Cardamom · Bergamot · Pink Pepper · Rose
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