Northern Lights (Северное сияние) 1983 Parfum

F £ Acquired

Воздух Осени (Air of Autumn)

by Marina Somova , Лариса Фёдоровна Андрианова

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Northern Lights (Северное сияние) Воздух Осени (Air of Autumn) is a Parfum launched in 1983, created by Marina Somova and Лариса Фёдоровна Андрианова. Воздух Осени (Air of Autumn) opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Apple, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Chrysanthemum, and Wormwood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Northern Lights (Северное сияние)'s Воздух Осени (Air of Autumn) carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This Soviet-era classic is an autumnal masterpiece, evoking melancholy and nostalgia. It's divisive, with some finding it too 'old-school', but fans are fiercely loyal, claiming it's utterly unique and irreplaceable.
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  • Classic
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Воздух Осени (Air of Autumn) Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and unique, somewhat melancholic character make it best suited for casual wear, especially during the day. While too distinctive for a formal setting, its warm and comforting presence can work for a relaxed date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a crisp autumn day in a forgotten park. Aldehydes and green notes open to a vivid picture of damp leaves and tart green apples, not fresh from the tree but bruised and earthy. A heart of chrysanthemum and wormwood brings a bittersweet, herbal quality, while sandalwood adds a woody depth. It settles into a warm, mossy embrace of amber, musk, and patchouli, like the lingering scent of bonfires and decaying foliage.

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