La Belle de Russie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1980 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Elysée Blanc
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A fascinating, divisive relic from the Soviet Union, La Belle de Russie is either an incredible, affordable dupe for Dior's Midnight Poison or a cheap, urine-tinged disappointment. It's a risk worth taking for those curious about its historical context and potential for sophisticated depth.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, chic fruity floral, while others dismiss it as a generic, cheap-smelling disappointment. Not a scrubber, but maybe not a showstopper either.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 27% | 30% |
| Fruity | 21% | 27% |
| Green | 6% | 5% |
| Sweet | 27% | 32% |
| Warm | 7% | 5% |
| Woody | 15% | 13% |
| Earthy | 12% | 10% |
| Animalic | 7% | 6% |
| Fresh | 11% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its rich, woody, and balsamic accords make it excellent for evening and formal wear, including dates. Some find it light enough for daytime, but its depth and potential for strong sillage might be too much for an office setting or casual daytime activities.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its elegant fruity-floral character and powdery drydown make it suitable for more refined settings like formal events or dates. While not overly strong, its presence leans away from casual or active wear and could be a bit much for a very confined office space.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fruity, Powdery accords and Iris, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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