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Deep crimson roses and dark oud wood on aged velvet in candlelight, evoking Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff Decants and Samples

Sample Bortnikoff at Gouttes Rares. Genuine deer musk, real oud and ambergris, poured to order into 1ml, 2ml, 5ml and 10ml decants. Try before the full bottle.

An artisanal perfumer's workbench with raw oud and resins

Areej Le Doré

Indie Fragrances - Independent Perfume Houses at Gouttes Rares

A guided tour through the five indie perfume houses we carry - Areej Le Doré, Bortnikoff, Ensar Oud, Folkwinds, and Lost Tribe - and the small-batch, naturals-driven creations that define independe...