Русь (Rus) by Северное сияние
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Rus: A Powdery 1960s Leather Rus by Северное сияние is a Leather fragrance for Men and Women. It was launched in the 1960s and keeps a distinctly vintage profile. It opens with leather, aldehydes, thyme and bergamot, moves through a floral-spiced heart, and settles into sandalwood, musk, woody notes and amber. The top brings together leather and aldehydes, lifted by…
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Top
leather
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Heart
leather
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Base
sandalwood
Community
20 votes
- Positive 65%
- Negative 30%
- Neutral 5.0%
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About Русь (Rus)
Rus: A Powdery 1960s Leather
Rus by Северное сияние is a Leather fragrance for Men and Women. It was launched in the 1960s and keeps a distinctly vintage profile.
It opens with leather, aldehydes, thyme and bergamot, moves through a floral-spiced heart, and settles into sandalwood, musk, woody notes and amber.
The top brings together leather and aldehydes, lifted by thyme and bergamot. The start feels clean and aromatic, with leather noticeable right away but not heavy.
At the heart, leather continues alongside rose, ylang-ylang, cardamom, vanilla and honey. This is the softest phase, balancing floral notes, gentle spice and honeyed sweetness.
The base blends sandalwood, musk, woody notes and amber. It feels dry and enveloping, extending the woody and musky side of the leather.
Overall the scent reads woody and powdery, with warm spicy, rosy, aromatic and aldehydic touches. There are also soft animalic hints plus yellow floral and musky nuances centered on leather.
Rated 3.45 out of 5 from 20 ratings, it is a historical pick for fans of classic, dry leather where aldehydic cleanliness meets honey and vanilla warmth.
It will suit anyone who enjoys classic leather, powdery aldehydic scents, and vintage-style unisex compositions built around rose, soft spice, and a woody base.
Rus stands as a document of 1960s leather perfumery: straightforward, powdery and woody, softened at the center by rose, vanilla and honey over sandalwood, musk and amber.
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Leading answer Fleeting
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Sillage
Leading answer Intimate
6 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
4 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
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