Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Lao Oud by Bortnikoff Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Lao Oud by Bortnikoff is an oriental woody fragrance that blends rich, warm notes like oud, beeswax, and peru balm with sweet and spicy accents of magnolia, cinnamon, and coffee. The addition of cocoa, vanilla, and tonka beans creates a smooth, creamy depth, while birch tar and gaiac wood add a smoky, resinous touch. This scent suits those who appreciate complex, layered compositions combining floral, gourmand, and smoky elements with a luxurious woody base.
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Lovely Problem by Space Fluid £190.00
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- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- leather
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- smoke
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
A pile-up of contrasts: cinnamon along with tropical florals frangipani and ylang ylang, against the earthy bitterness of artichoke and leather. This almost-gingerbread, almost-cement perfume confuses the senses with its animal/vegetable/mineral mystery.
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Suze by Boka £215.00
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- Key notes:
- ambrette seeds
- amyris
- black tea
- clementine
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- jasmine
- magnolia
- sandalwood
- smoke
- spearmint
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
“Suze” (SOO-zeh) translates to “tears” in Serbian.Tears may not have a physical scent, but they release an emotional essence that lingers in the air like an unspoken perfume. This emotional extrait is a strange swirl of spearmint and ghostly flowers: pale jasmine, magnolia and lily-of-the-valley. Orris butter upholsters the complexity, while a solemn base of benzoin and fossilised amber grounds the experience.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, with 88% natural ingredients. Capped with Spanish Nero Marquina marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Pardon by Nasomatto £130.00
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- oud
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Forceful but smooth, Pardon begs for nothing owing to its appealingly rich blur of patchouli, oud and castoreum. Its animal magnetism is heightened by moreish cinnamon and cocoa.
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No. 21 – Magnolia Underground by Binet-Papillon £215.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- magnolia
- milk accord
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The creamy lemon-vanilla of magnolia joins forces with the gourmand glamour of a grand cru coffee liquor. Rich, sweet and deep, set aglow with a ribbon of fluffy musk.
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Baraonda by Nasomatto £130.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- peru balm
- rum
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Baronda is the perfume of hedonistic pleasures, of throwing caution to the wind, of no longer giving a f**k. Whisky and honey are the opening act here, loosening inhibitions and smoothing the way for a long cruise through cinnamon, immortelle, vanilla and resinous amber.
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Osang by Mendittorosa £315.00
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- Key notes:
- fenugreek
- frankincense
- heliotropine
- honey
- incense
- labdanum
- myrrh
- oud
- pepper
- peru balm
- sandalwood
- szechuan pepper
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
‘All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood’
Rainer Maria Rilke
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A perfumed celebration of saints and superstitions, centred around a fierce fenugreek absolute note lavished with singed pyrazines, sacrificial myrrh and mournful molten honey poured over everything like amber rain. Meadow blooms, sticky dark resins, pungent balms and ashen clouds of iris swirl like dramatic weather.
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Hélène by Rance 1795 £110.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- magnolia
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hélène Napoleone was the daughter of Napoleon’s last lover, Albine de Montholon, and although it was never confirmed if the now-exiled Emperor was indeed her father, he did give her his name, so…? Her namesake fragrance is a vivacious bouquet of fruits and florals, headlined by sparkling pear and creamy magnolia. The charm deepens with the amber base, warmed by sandalwood and patchouli.
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Lamar by Kajal £170.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- magnolia
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- fruity
In Arabic, Lamar means “liquid gold”, the legendary potion long sought by alchemists in search of immortality. This generous fruity-floral embraces the eternity of living in the moment. In creating Lamar, perfumer Mark Buxton said, “My inspiration was to create a rich, natural, warm, long lasting fragrance, by using high quality natural products. This gives a feeling of walking through a bed of roses or a jasmine field – very feminine and sensual.” Lamar opens with a festival of berries, apple and pineapple. The heart notes glow with jasmine sambac, Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Vanilla, musk and amber supply the softest landing.
About Lao Oud by Bortnikoff
- What makes Lao Oud by Bortnikoff unique compared to similar fragrances?
- Lao Oud combines a complex mix of floral notes like magnolia and chamomile with rich oriental woods such as oud, sandalwood, and birch tar. Its inclusion of gourmand elements like cocoa, coffee, vanilla, and tonka beans alongside smoky and resinous accords creates a multifaceted scent that balances freshness, sweetness, and depth.
- How does the smoky aspect of Lao Oud compare with these similar perfumes?
- Lao Oud’s smoky character arises from birch tar, gaiac wood, and beeswax, providing a refined and balanced smoky undertone. Some similar fragrances, such as Osang and Baraonda, offer a stronger or more resinous smoke presence, while others like Magnolia Underground and Miréa present little to no smoke, favouring fresher or sweeter profiles.
- Can I find a fragrance with a similar sweet gourmand feel to Lao Oud?
- Yes, several fragrances share gourmand notes such as vanilla, tonka beans, cocoa, and coffee found in Lao Oud. Vanille Glacé, SUGAR ADDICT, and Lamar particularly emphasise sweet and creamy accords, though their overall compositions may differ in terms of woodiness and spice.