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Santa Maria Novella · Sold as masculine
Colonia Russa
The crisp morning air in a bustling city square, where fresh citrus and aromatic herbs blend with warm spices and powdery musk.
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Colonia RussaPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Colonia Russa by Santa Maria Novella was launched in 1913, marking its place in the brand’s long history of elegant and distinctive scents. This fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic blend that includes bergamot, neroli, and Amalfi lemon, creating an invigorating freshness. The heart introduces rose, lavender, and petitgrain, adding layers of floral and green notes. The base is warm and powdery, with musk, civetta, and benzoin providing a rich, enveloping finish that contrasts beautifully with the initial zesty top notes.
Apply two sprays on pulse points for a balanced experience. The bright top notes will quickly catch the attention but give way to the warmer base notes within an hour, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Colonia Russa, Santa Maria Novella
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