Новая Заря (The New Dawn) 1978 Parfum

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Елена (Elena)

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Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Елена (Elena) is a Parfum launched in 1978. Елена (Elena) opens with Fruity Notes and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Новая Заря (The New Dawn)'s Елена (Elena) carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This Soviet-era classic is an enigma - a much-loved vintage gem that’s been butchered by reformulation. If you can find an original, it’s a gorgeous, elegant scent that punches well above its weight. The modern version? Skip it.
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  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Bright
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Елена (Elena) 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

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its warm, feminine profile, make it suitable for casual wear and dates. While it leans towards elegance, its softer projection means it won't overwhelm an office, but isn't quite formal enough for black-tie events. It's definitely not a sport scent.

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

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

Elena opens with a soft burst of fruity notes and blackcurrant, juicy and inviting. This quickly settles into a floral heart where delicate lily-of-the-valley and sweet rose bloom, underscored by a touch of jasmine. The dry down is a warm embrace of cedarwood, amber, and sandalwood, with a surprising whisper of tobacco, adding a sophisticated, slightly vintage depth that feels wonderfully cosy and comforting.

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