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Deep apricot and narcissus over vanilla
Sayat Nova, created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan and launched in 2020, takes its name from the 18th-century Armenian poet-troubadour Sayat-Nova, capturing his world of romantic mysticism and unbridled passion. Luscious apricot and narcissus open into a rich rum-and-vanilla heart, before three distinct ouds. Laotian, Bengal, and Trat, unite with oakmoss in a dark, complex base.
Scent CharacterAn oriental gourmand built around genuine agarwood: three separate oud origins layered together rather than a single oud accord, giving it unusual complexity in the drydown against a sweet apricot-rum-vanilla opening and heart.
Fragrance PyramidTop: Apricot and Narcissus
Heart: Rum and Vanilla
Base: Laotian Oud, Bengal Oud, Oud from Trat and Oakmoss
Try Before You Commit1mL sample available at $8.99, try the triple-oud base before committing to the 50mL bottle or 3g attar.100% Authentic, From Authorized DistributorsEvery Bortnikoff fragrance at Venba is sourced through authorized channels and backed by 200,000+ orders, a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns.
FAQIs it real oud?Yes, the base blends three named agarwood origins (Laos, Bengal, Trat), not a synthetic oud accord.
Is it unisex?Yes.
What's the longevity like?Excellent, 10+ hours is commonly reported.
What's the difference between the Extrait and the Attar?Both share the same fragrance oil; the attar is an oil-based, alcohol-free format in a 3g bottle, while the extrait is the standard alcohol-based 50mL format.
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Common questions about this fragrance, and how to try it before you commit.
Sayat Nova Extrait is a woody fragrance built around oud, woody, smoky, sweet accords. You'll pick up apricot, narcissus, rum, vanilla, laotian oud, bengal oud, oud from trat, oakmoss. The surest way to know if it suits you is to wear it: sample a decant first.
Sayat Nova Extrait suits office, everyday, versatile. It's at its best in fall, spring, winter. Not sure it fits your rotation? Try it as a decant or build a sampling box of any five.
Sayat Nova Extrait is sold as Eau de Parfum. Concentration is how much fragrance oil the formula carries, which shapes how rich it smells and how long it lasts on skin.
As an eau de parfum, expect solid longevity: several hours of noticeable wear is typical. A decant is the low-risk way to see exactly how it performs on your skin before you commit to a full bottle.
Yes, 100%. Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine, retail-bought bottle: never a tester, clone or copy. Read our Authenticity Promise.
That's the whole idea. Everything here is a decant, so you try the real fragrance on your own skin before committing to a full retail bottle. Want a few at once? Build a Sampling Box of any five. See how decanting works.
Full-bottle fragrances can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A $10 return shipping fee applies, and used bottles carry a restocking fee. Samples, decants, body wash, lotion and candles are final sale. See our full refund policy.
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