BORTNIKOFF
MUSK KHABIB
2019
PERFUMER
Dmitry Bortnikov
Bergamot
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Ylang Ylang
Cedarwood
Tolu Balsam
Ambergris
Deer Musk
Oakmoss
Vetiver
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Musk Khabib was highly anticipated by me and it lived up to my expectations. It’s a beautiful, fruity musk scent, with ylang ylang, spices and a sweet woodiness underneath. It’s rather bright and versatile; not unlike one of my absolute favorites, Ensar Oud Tonkin Musk (although I would place that a level or two above Musk Khabib still).
This is an easy to love entry point for this style of perfumery, without giving up any of the magic. At the time of this first impression Musk Khabib lives comfortably on my wishlist for a potential future purchase; it’s my favorite Bortnikoff out of at least a dozen that I’ve properly worn at the time of writing.