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Nóvaya Zaryá

Russian Forest / Русский лес

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7.6/ 10
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Nóvaya Zaryá Russian Forest / Русский лес is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and earthy body.

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Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Russian Forest / Русский лес smell like?

Mint and bergamot give it a cool, green start. In the heart, iris and rose add a soft floral touch while cumin and cinnamon bring the spice forward. Vanilla, patchouli and woody notes settle underneath as a resinous, earthy base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named settings. It reads masculine and classic to most. Balenciaga Ho Hang and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mint
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Iris
    • Rose
    • Cumin
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Patchouli
    • Woody notes

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 23%
    Summer
  • 19%
    Winter
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Office
    21%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    15%
  • Sport
    5%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026