Northern Lights (Северное сияние) 1970 Parfum

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Русская Шаль (Russian Shawl)

by Marina Somova

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Northern Lights (Северное сияние) Русская Шаль (Russian Shawl) is a Parfum launched in 1970, created by Marina Somova. Northern Lights (Северное сияние)'s Русская Шаль (Russian Shawl) carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A warm, spicy-floral scent of amber, sandalwood, rose and clove, with berries adding a sweet touch. Old-fashioned in the best way, it suits those who like something rich and cosy.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Comforting
  • Romantic
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Русская Шаль (Russian Shawl) 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Russian Shawl, from 1970, lists a single group of notes: amber, sandalwood, berries, jasmine, rose, spicy notes and clove. Together they point to a warm, spicy and floral scent. Rose and jasmine give the flowers, clove and the spicy notes add an aromatic heat, and berries bring some fruity sweetness. Amber and sandalwood make the scent feel soft, woody and enveloping, in keeping with the name.

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