The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Bergamot and neroli at the top, lavender and petitgrain in the middle and tolu balsam and civetta at the base.
- Came out
- 1913
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Colonia Russa 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 Santa Maria Novella Colonia Russa EDC
Colonia Russa EDC is made by Santa Maria Novella. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Colonia Russa through the year
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur has more depth.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tolu balsam and civetta are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Colonia Russa
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and tolu balsam. Less obvious notes include Amalfi lemon, lemon verbena and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
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Colonia Russa dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (5 shared notes), Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original (5 shared notes), Floris Santal (5 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
How strong is Colonia Russa?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
When did Colonia Russa come out?
It came out in 1913.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.