13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Amber Cologne
masculine
Created by Dmitry Bortnikoff
Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff is a fragrance for women and men. Amber Cologne was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Dmitry Bortnikoff. Top notes are Frangipani, Sweet Orange, Pink Grapefruit, White Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar; base notes are Ambergris, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).
Main Accords
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
9%
Win
98%
Spr
100%
Sum
40%
Fall
Day & Night
95%
Day
30%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
450 votes
4.40
Love it
28463%
Like it
9621%
OK
419%
Dislike
266%
Hate it
31%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 54 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff receives positive sentiment from the r/fragrance community, with multiple users specifically recommending it as a worthwhile sample to try. Community members consistently advise testing it on skin rather than paper, as it reportedly performs much better on skin application and reveals greater depth and complexity than initial impressions suggest.
Strengths
- Performs significantly better on skin than on paper
- Intriguing and complex amber composition
- Well-regarded by niche fragrance enthusiasts
- Natural-focused formulation without harsh synthetics
Weaknesses
- Initial impression on paper can be underwhelming
- Limited mainstream discussion in the community
- Not extensively reviewed compared to designer alternatives
Best for
Niche fragrance collectorsThose seeking natural amber scentsSkin-testing before committing to purchase
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
