Corday Ruse
How it smells
The first thing you smell is green notes and narcissus. The heart brings geranium and iris. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and galbanum. Overall it smells green and woody.
- Came out
- 1966
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ruse notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Corday Ruse
Ruse comes from Corday.
The style of Ruse
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by woody and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and woody smells and notes like geranium and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include citruses, hyacinth and leather. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
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How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum. Base notes like oakmoss and galbanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Ruse
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
If you like Ruse, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (10 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (12 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (9 shared notes) and Gianni Versace L'Homme (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
How strong is Ruse?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did Ruse come out?
It came out in 1966.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.