Novaya Zarya 1980 EDP

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La Belle de Russie

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Novaya Zarya La Belle de Russie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980. La Belle de Russie opens with Carnation, Lotus, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Musk, Jasmine, Iris, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Novaya Zarya's La Belle de Russie carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
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  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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La Belle de Russie Eau de 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 Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a juicy burst of blackcurrant and delicate lotus, this fragrance quickly morphs into a powdery heart of iris and sweet apricot, cushioned by soft musk. The dry down reveals a dark, earthy base of patchouli and cedar, enveloped by warm amber and vanilla, creating a balsamic, woody depth.

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