Be a modern-day Scheherazade with this delectable fragrance! Luscious notes of black currant, apricot, and pepper will tantalize your nose while a warm woody base of cedar, sandalwood, and oud sets the perfect mood for your fabulous Arabian adventures. Created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan in 2023 – this dreamy, superior, longer-lasting perfume is a must-try.

• Top notes: black currant, bergamot, red mandarin
• Heart notes: apricot, pepper
• Base notes: cedar, sandal wood, wild oud oil

When to Wear Bortnikoff Scheherazade

Scheherazade by Bortnikoff is best suited for the Spring and Summer season. Its captivating aroma of warm sandalwood, enticing jasmine, and fresh bergamot make it a delightful scent to wear during the daytime. However, its combination of sweet vanilla and creamy musk also make it an excellent choice for evening occasions.

Perfumers

This unisex Extrait de Parfum is created Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan. Below an introduction of both perfumers.

Dmitry Bortnikoff

Dmitry Bortnikoff is an accomplished perfumer and creator of the exquisite Scheherazade fragrance. He has dedicated his life to perfecting his craft, having developed a keen eye for premium ingredients and a masterful knowledge of the art of perfume creation. His expertise has earned him a reputation as one of the most renowned perfumers in the industry.

Rajesh Balkrishnan

Rajesh Balkrishnan is a distinguished perfumer and creator of the acclaimed Royal Oud fragrance. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has developed a deep understanding of the nuances of fragrance creation, expertly blending classic notes with modern interpretations to create cutting-edge scents. He has been recognized for his innovative approach, with his exceptional perfumes receiving numerous awards from prestigious organizations.

Who is Scheherazade?

Scheherazade is one of the most famous characters in world literature. She is best known for being the narrator and heroine of One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of ancient Middle Eastern folk tales.

Scheherazade, a highly educated and intelligent woman with a vast knowledge of history, literature, and philosophy, volunteered to be the wife of the cruel and tyrannical monarch Shahryar. The king had a habit of marrying a virgin every day and executing her the next morning, as he believed all women to be unfaithful. On the first night of her marriage, Scheherazade asked for permission to bid farewell to her sister, Dunyazad, who then requested a story. Scheherazade obliged and started a tale that she stopped midway, leaving the king curious and eager to know the conclusion. Thus, she saved her own life for one more night, and continued the story the next evening, adding a new one that again stopped in the middle. The pattern continued for 1,001 nights, during which Scheherazade told 1,000 stories and kept the king engrossed in each one, while slowly transforming his heart and mind. Eventually, the king fell in love with Scheherazade and made her his queen, sparing her life and abolishing his cruel habit. This tale of bravery and perseverance has been celebrated as a symbol of the power of storytelling, education, and the human spirit.