The smell in short
The first thing you smell is frangipani and neroli. The heart brings vetiver and vetiver root. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and ambergris. Overall it smells floral and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vetiver Nocturne notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Bortnikoff Vetiver Nocturne EDP
Vetiver Nocturne EDP is made by Bortnikoff. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
When in the day to wear Vetiver Nocturne
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Bortnikoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Oud Maximus unisex, Oud Monarch unisex and Oud Maximus 2020 unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and woody smells and notes like vetiver and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include bergamot, champaca and agarwood (oud). Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
How long Vetiver Nocturne stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Alfred Dunhill Icon. Base notes like sandalwood and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Alfred Dunhill Icon.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2019 and 2020.
If you like Vetiver Nocturne, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (7 shared notes), Alfred Dunhill Icon (6 shared notes), Prada Amber (6 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes).
More questions
Is Vetiver Nocturne unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Vetiver Nocturne expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €437 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.