Santa Sangre Extrait de Cologne by Bortnikoff A Red Floral Dream
Resplendent as a shimmering ruby, Santa Sangre is a fragrance unlike anything that came before it. Launched in 2021 and co-created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan, this Extrait de Cologne is a masterclass in rare absolutes a luminous, powdery, deeply spiritual composition that draws from the Himalayas, Yemen, Tahiti, and Mysore in a single breath. Even the bottle bears its description embossed in 24-karat gold. Santa Sangre — Holy Blood — is an infusion of new life, crafted to bring peace and beauty into the world.
The Scent Journey
Santa Sangre opens with a radiant burst of luscious Pink Grapefruit, Tahitian Vanilla Flower, and dreamy Indian Jasmine Sambac bright, aromatic, and immediately intoxicating. The heart unfolds into the rarest of florals: Himalayan Pink Lotus absolute and White Thai Lotus infusion, handcrafted by Bortnikoff using special sandalwood-infused extraction techniques developed exclusively for this fragrance. The dry-down settles into a powdery, incense-laden base of red Siam Benzoin crystals, Dragon’s Blood resin from Yemen, and a blend of Mysore and Indonesian Sandalwood warm, sacred, and unforgettable.
Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes: Vanilla Flower (Tahitian) · Pink Grapefruit · Jasmine Sambac (Indian)
- Heart Notes: Pink Lotus (Himalayan) · White Lotus (Thai)
- Base Notes: Dragon Blood Resin (Yemen) · Sandalwood (Mysore & Indonesian) · Siam Benzoin
The Art of Santa Sangre
What sets Santa Sangre apart is not just the rarity of its ingredients it is the method. Bortnikoff personally created bespoke infusion extracts of lotus and jasmine with sandalwood, a painstaking process that results in a seamless, living floral accord found nowhere else in perfumery. The result is a fragrance that breathes, evolves, and lingers — a wearable work of art as much as a scent.
Fragrance Profile
- House: Bortnikoff
- Perfumers: Dmitry Bortnikoff & Rajesh Balkrishnan
- Year: 2021
- Concentration: Extrait de Cologne
- Family: Floral Oriental
- Gender: Unisex (Women & Men)
- Key Ingredients: Himalayan Pink Lotus Absolute · Dragon’s Blood Resin · Mysore Sandalwood · Siam Benzoin
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Santa Sangre by Bortnikoff smell like?
Santa Sangre opens with bright Pink Grapefruit, Tahitian Vanilla Flower, and Indian Jasmine Sambac. The heart blooms with rare Himalayan Pink Lotus and White Thai Lotus. The base is a powdery, sacred accord of Dragon’s Blood resin, Siam Benzoin, and Mysore Sandalwood.
Is Santa Sangre a unisex fragrance?
Yes. Santa Sangre Extrait de Cologne is crafted for both women and men, blending luminous florals with deep, resinous base notes that transcend gender.
Who created Santa Sangre?
Santa Sangre was co-created by Dmitry Bortnikoff and Rajesh Balkrishnan, combining their expertise in rare natural absolutes to produce one of the most unique floral-oriental fragrances in niche perfumery.
What makes Santa Sangre special?
Bortnikoff created custom sandalwood-infused extraction techniques specifically for the lotus and jasmine in this fragrance a process unique to Santa Sangre. The bottle also features the fragrance description embossed in 24-karat gold, making it a collector’s piece as much as a perfume.
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