Bortnikoff Marrakesh Elixir

Description

Marrakesh, launched in 2023 by house founder Dmitry Bortnikoff, is part of Bortnikoff's Elixirs Collection, a line built on 95–100% natural materials and the house's in-house distillation. It opens with narcotic Tunisian orange blossom warmed by nutmeg and black pepper, evoking the spice-heavy heat of the souks, before a honeyed heart of elemi, jasmine, and nectarine gives way to a smoky, golden Kalimantan oud base.

Scent Character

Woody-spicy in structure: black pepper and orange blossom up top, a lush honeyed-floral heart, and a genuine Kalimantan (Borneo) oud base carrying vanilla and benzoin. A study in contrast: spice against nectar, shadow against light.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Tunisian Orange Blossom

Heart: Hedione, Elemi, Jasmine and Nectarine

Base: Vanilla Absolute, Benzoin and Kalimantan Oud

Performance

• Longevity: strong, consistent with Bortnikoff's Elixir-strength naturals.
• Sillage: moderate and skin-close rather than a room-filler.
• Projection: a warm, spiced halo for the first hour or two, settling into a long, smoky-sweet trail.

Best Occasions & Season

• Seasons: Fall, Winter
• Occasions: Leisure, Night Out, Evening
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Elixir, Bortnikoff's richest, most concentrated line, distinct from the house's standard Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Dmitry Bortnikoff
House: Bortnikoff, Russian-founded, Thailand-based niche natural perfumery, founded 2018
Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

• 1mL sample available at $12.99: test the orange blossom-to-oud journey before sizing up to the 30mL bottle.

100% Authentic

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FAQ

Is "Marrakesh Elixir" the correct name, or is it just "Marrakesh"?
Bortnikoff releases it under its Elixirs Collection, so "Marrakesh Elixir" (this listing's title) is the accurate, full name; Fragrantica lists it simply as "Marrakesh." Either way, it's the same fragrance. The product handle/URL still reads "extrait," which is a leftover from the template and doesn't reflect the actual Elixir concentration.

Is it unisex?
Yes.

Is the oud real?
Yes. Kalimantan (Borneo) oud anchors the base.

How does Elixir differ from Extrait de Parfum?
Elixir is Bortnikoff's most concentrated, richest line, built for maximum depth and longevity, above even the house's standard extraits.