Triad

Bortnikoff's Triad Review Bortnikoff's Triad is a masterful blend that perfectly combines rose and oud. This fragrance is also notably animalic, adding a unique depth to its profile. The dry down is exceptionally pleasant, with the oud not becoming overly funky, which can sometimes be a concern with oud-based fragrances. One of the standout features of Triad is its longevity. It lasts for over 12 hours, ensuring that you can enjoy its captivating scent throughout the day. Additionally, it has a significant presence in terms of projection, making it noticeable without being overpowering. The scent evokes the feeling of walking through a very pleasant garden of roses nestled within a forest of woods. This imagery perfectly captures the essence of Triad, making it an excellent offering from Bortnikoff. The composition opens with the exclusive tincture of wild Sri Lankan oud, underpinned by delicate floral accords of magnolia and rose de mai in the heart of the perfume. Indonesian bouya and organic Chinese oud also make their mysterious presence felt in the core of Triad. At the base, oud from Thailand merges with creamy tonka bean, sweet and sensual benzoin, and complex, animalic hyraceum. Overall, Bortnikoff's Triad is a remarkable fragrance that delivers a sophisticated and enduring scent experience. It is a journey through a lush, aromatic landscape that leaves a lasting impression.

My favorite from Bortnikoff. I've smelled almost his whole line at this point and this was the best of the bunch. A true rose-oud where you smell almost photorealistic rose with more of the woody oud (not off-putting, fecal or cheesy). One of the most overdone genres is rose-oud but it's also probably my favorite genre of perfumery, so I've tried most of the mainstream ones (Dior Oud Ispahan, Armani Rose d'Arabie, Guerlain Santal Royale, among many others) as well as a ton of Middle Eastern ones (Arabian Oud's offerings like Rosewood). Triad is the best rose-oud I've tried, so far. The rose is so opulent, realistic, and the clear focus of the scent. The oud is clean, sharp, and strong (but, again, not stinky). I get mostly that beautiful rose and the woody oud for the majority of the scent. At the end I get a bit of tonka and what smells like ambergris, although it's not listed here. The primary notes last 8-10 hours on my skin and it's only after that it dies off. Projection is huge to start and slowly dies off...but this is one you don't want to overspray. Fantastic for the Spring/Fall. A 9.25/10 for me. A true classic in my mind.

This smells a lot less like a rose-oud than I expected. The initial blast is petrolly oud with piercing, jammy florals, all of which dies down quickly to make way for the undulating, complex waves of woody oud and, to me, magnoilia first, and then rose and hyrax in equal measures. The rose is reminiscent of the metallic roses Christopher Sheldrake makes for Serge Lutens, although this doesn't smell like a Serge Lutens perfume, make no mistake. There is a breathtaking depth to this, with no synthetic edge whatsoever. You have to like magnolia, and you have to be OK with hyrax, as they're both persistent (I mean, all of the notes are but I feel like these two could be the most challenging, as the oud is a very woody, erudite oud). Before long it starts to develop a rich, ambery, nutty, chocolatey base, which is when my heart really starts to sing. Absolutely wonderful and worth every penny. Update: it seemed light when I wore it in my apartment, but out and about it's NUCLEAR, be careful. Update: the more I wear this, the more the hyraceum dominates. This is way more stinky and challenging than I first thought!

One of the most evocative and moving offerings of the fine Bortnikoff line of this fragrances is this multi layered Oud forward Floriental. It opens with a Sri Lankan almost chocolate like Oud, before moving to a heart of rose de mai, magnolia, and a mixture of Chinese and Indonesian Ouds. The perfume settles into a base of Thai Oud and benzoin accentuated by hyraceum and sweetened by tonka bean. The overall effect is more spiritual and uplifting rather than animalic or barnyardish. The perfume showcases the superior blending skills of Mr. Bortnikoff perfectly and is a unisex scent with moderate to strong projection and very good longevity. This is one that is bound to get you noticed for all the right reasons, a warm yet serene and glowing scent and a masterwork. Enjoy!

One of my favorite rose Oud perfumes . Oh my goodness this is so good. But it’s very low on Oud and very high on rose . I know the ingredients list shows Oud at top, mid and dry down but no, there is very lil Oud in this. Bortnikoff always does this, claims to contain a lot of Oud in his perfumes but then it’s nowhere to be found . I get it, Oud is very expensive. But at $350 a bottle, we are paying for a high quality Oud rose perfume and getting a 95% rose 5% Oud perfume. I don’t mind, I love rose and Triad, but many other ppl are pissed off at Bortnikoff and his claim of his perfumes containing all this Oud and then it’s undetectable .

My bottle needed a few days to breath. It's getting to be Spring time, and this is great, with the weather getting warmer. The rose is slightly lemony and photo realistic, fresh. It's not all rose, joined by the white magnolia that gets stronger throughout. I thought I smelled some earthy spices, but I 💬 it's just the nutty Tonka and benzoin. Great ouds, and the hyrax makes it really enjoyable and interesting. Not overdone with animalics. Yeah, best rose oud. For Spring and warmer weather. Rating: 9.5/10 God bless. John 6:33, For the bread of God is he which commenth down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

My favorite Oud/Rose, hands down. Exquisitley balanced woody/floral/animalic perfection. Sits on your skin like an amber, but the brightness of the rose screams spring. What can I say? Wearing this makes me feel happy. It's so well crafted that it could literally be worn year round - the (un-funky) depth of the oud/animalics gives it oomph and staying power for colder weather, but the florals that waft as you walk take you to a summertime garden. It has excellent projection and sillage and lasts a good 6-8 hours - really good for a natural perfume. A top contender for best Bortnikoff. Easily in the top 5 for me.

I am not going deep into notes details as it’d be redundant... I confirm this is a rose Oud masterpiece, even if we’re surrounded by them, this one stands out in its austerity and simplicity. Natural ingredients makes it worth trying even if you already own other rose Oud perfumes. Note on the dry down: the creamy tonka bean makes you think of lot of sandalwood. Longevity is 12+ hours Projection is perfect, this is a perfume for you, not for others to smell . My compliments to Dmitry

This has quickly ascended to my favorite perfume to wear in the heat. This is an unapologetic rose and oud fragrance, yet at the same time, its light on its feet, and contemplative. This fragrance will not hit you over the head, rather it will persist with gentle wafts of rose de mai, and wispy oud throughout the day. It is clean, spiritual, meditative, and mind-altering-ly relaxing. Projection and longevity are outstanding. It's not loud, but present for 8+ hours. Peace and Love!

This is indeed one of the best rose-ouds I've ever tried! It's very natural & balanced, not at all redundant or boring. If it wasn't for Malik Al Taif (ALD)'s divine opening, I would've gotten this for sure—although the rose is shy in comparison, it has the PERFECT drydown (with a persistent honey undertone from tonka) for such compositions! I wish I could get the best of both worlds...I wonder what would happen if I layered them 🤔

One of the absolute most pristine rose fragrances I've ever had the pleasure to smell. And just as you dare to think the words "linear" the clean, deeply woody Oud hits you and balances up the fragrance perfectly along with the sweeter, balsamic amber drydown. Sensual, crowdpleasing and just an absolutely beautiful creation.

I get a beautiful rose on the initial spray, not overly flowery but very classy. The oud makes its presence after the drydown and the combination of oud and rose is very eloquently done. Projection is petty good but this is not beastly. Very versatile...work..formal or casual. Well done Mr. Bortnikoff!

Masterpiece! Great Rose-Oud-Musk-Floral very slightly animalic that projects well for the first 1 to 2 hrs. Smell’s enchanting in the air and creates a beautiful sillage. Excellent blending and very smooth. Great for bold wearers who like attention. Autumn & Winter. Shukran Habibi!

Oud paired with piercingly aromatic florals (heavy rose) all throughout. The oud used in this is definitely somewhat sour but I think it beautifully mixes with the rose and soft animalic / warm resinous backgrounds of the fragrance, this smells luxurious.

I’m in love! Received this and another today from Bortnikoff. This is definitely the most true oud rose I have ever smelt! The boxing presentation is outstanding, something I usually could care less about. I will be keeping the box for this one.

Wow this is an incredibly beautiful perfume. I have a bottle from a year ago and an old first year bottle and they’re both amazing.

Masterpiece. Very pleasing dry down and blossoms in winter. Above average performance on both skin and clothes. Shukran Habibi!

Absolutely magnificent. Thank you @rbalkris for the recommendation.

I was so shocked by the blast of intense eye watering stink that dominates this on first spray that I nearly gagged. But wait- after about 5 minutes a tart yet syrupy rose arises, and the stink diminishes. Triad still has an edge of acridness in this opening stage but its high quality ingredients are so good that the rose smells almost 3-d and as though it’s sitting in a vase right next to me. Some stink does remain, it has a slight dankness at this stage that is interesting but not particularly appealing. These qualities of sharpness and funk do give a counterpoint to the richness of the rose, and really serve to highlight its beauty. I’m not sure whether they come from this Oud or the hyrax or a combination but wow, you’ll notice it. Anyway, The slightly acrid quality lasts about an hour and then it smoothes out into a beautiful and spicy but much less intense and rich rose with a touch of Wood. In time a smoother Oud is more apparent and the rose changes again and becomes quite a bit sweeter and milder. Triad starts out harsh and ugly and ends soft and beautiful. I can still smell a whisper of the rose on my arm 12 hours later.

Opens with a prominent Damask rose smell, the oud is there but becomes more prominent after the first few hours. There is no funkiness/cheesiness in this whatsoever. The oud is very safe, the woody, earthy type of oud. It is a simple and pleasant composition that is suitable for various occasions, safe even for the office. The projection is not beastly but moderate and continues for the first few hours, thereafter, it sits close to the skin and remains for a good few hours. The tonka bean/benzoin gives it a slight sweetness in the base but I don't get any of the hyraceum. This is a fragrance I would recommend for oud beginners or people who want oud without the barnyard smell, it is not as complex and interesting as Oud Maximus, which still remains my favourite Bortnikoff.