Coup De Foudre Eau De Parfum Bortnikoff

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Coup de Foudre Eau de Parfum by Bortnikoff is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Coup de Foudre Eau de Parfum was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Dmitry Bortnikoff. Top notes are Sweet Orange, Green Tea, Lemon, Black Pepper, Bergamot and White Grapefruit; middle notes are Champaca, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose de Mai, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose; base notes are Cinnamon, Labdanum, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, Turmeric, Pink Lotus, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Pine, Tolu Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Composition Profile

citrus 100%
warm spicy 85%
floral 70%
amber 60%
white floral 50%
woody 40%
cinnamon 35%
sweet 30%
fresh spicy 25%
green 20%

About the Perfumer

Dmitry Bortnikoff

Dmitry Bortnikoff

Dmitry Bortnikoff is the founder and perfumer behind the Bortnikoff brand, known for luxury niche fragrances. His catalog includes amber colognes, chypres, and floral compositions such as Bonheur and Coup De Foudre. Bortnikoff often uses rare natural ingredients and traditional techniques to create complex, long-lasting scents.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Sweet Orange Sweet Orange
Green Tea Green Tea
Lemon Lemon
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Bergamot Bergamot
White Grapefruit White Grapefruit

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Champaca Champaca
Jasmine Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Rose de Mai Rose de Mai
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Tuberose Tuberose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cinnamon Cinnamon
Labdanum Labdanum
Benzoin Benzoin
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Turmeric Turmeric
Pink Lotus Pink Lotus
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Vanilla Vanilla
Pine Pine
Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Unique Character

Coup De Foudre Eau De Parfum Bortnikoff by Bortnikoff offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Coup De Foudre Eau De Parfum Bortnikoff embodies the distinctive style of Bortnikoff while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Coup De Foudre Eau De Parfum Bortnikoff

Essence

The Lover is the heart’s poet, the one who surrenders to passion and seeks union with beauty. Coup De Foudre-French for “love at first sight”-embodies this archetype in a burst of citrus and spice, a whirlwind of floral opulence and warm, resinous depth. It is a fragrance that announces itself with the urgency of a heartbeat, a declaration of desire that lingers like a whispered promise.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is romantic and luxurious, with a touch of the dramatic. Velvet jackets, silk scarves, and gold jewelry catch the light. They favor deep reds, purples, and golds, and their presence fills a room with warmth and allure. Every detail is curated to enchant, from the scent they wear to the way they gesture when they speak.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of love and beauty. For the Lover, life is a canvas for connection, and every encounter is an opportunity for intimacy. They value authenticity in emotion, and are unafraid to be vulnerable. Their creed is to feel deeply, to give generously, and to celebrate the sensual world as a gift.

Relationships

Relationships are the center of their universe. The Lover is attentive, passionate, and devoted, but can also be possessive or idealizing. They seek a partner who matches their intensity, someone who will dance with them in the rain and whisper secrets at midnight. Friends are drawn to their warmth, but may find their emotional demands exhausting.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of rituals dedicated to pleasure and connection: candlelit dinners, long baths with rose petals, handwritten love letters. They collect art, music, and poetry, and host gatherings that feel like celebrations of life itself. Their home is a sanctuary of scent and softness, where every room invites intimacy.

Shadow

The Lover’s shadow is the danger of losing themselves in another. They may sacrifice their own needs for the sake of love, or become addicted to the thrill of new passion. The intensity of Coup De Foudre can overwhelm, leading to jealousy or a fear of being abandoned. The lesson is to love without losing the self.

Conclusion

Coup De Foudre is a love letter in a bottle, a fragrance that captures the ecstasy and vulnerability of falling deeply. It calls the wearer to embrace their capacity for passion, while reminding them that true love begins within.