Cologne à la Russe

Bright citron and lime burst open with bergamot's sharp sweetness, immediately joined by herbaceous verbena and rosemary that cool the initial brightness. Lavender and orange blossom soften into the heart, adding a slightly powdery, soapy warmth. As the top fades, ambrette's subtle musk base emerges—creamy, almost skin-like—while iris adds a faint earthiness and benzoin wraps everything in a soft, resinous warmth. Neroli threads through the drydown, keeping the composition airy even as it settles into a pale amber glow on skin.