Fragrance / 2004Cologne à la Russe by Institut Très Bien is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cologne à la Russe was launched in 2004. Top notes are Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Citron; middle notes are Verbena, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary; base notes are Neroli, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Benzoin. "Cologne à la Russe is the ultimate Cologne formula. It came into existence in 1906, available on demand at the original Institut Très Bien. Now faithfully recreated from the historical formula, this blend of natural essences harmonizes fresh, crystalline top notes — lemon, citron, bergamot, and sweet lime — and floral heart notes — rosemary, verbena, lavander, and orange blossom — with a soft, amber drydown — neroli, abelmosk, iris, and benzoin. The timeless, coalescent scent will unfold its secrets throughout the day." - a note from the brand.Cologne à la Russe by Institut Très Bien is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cologne à la Russe was launched in 2004. Top notes are citron, lemon, bergamot and lime; middle notes are rosemary, verbena, lavender and orange blossom; base notes are neroli, ambrette (musk mallow), iris and benzoin.
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Shares lemon, lime; Floral, amber accords

Shares bergamot, neroli; Citrus, amber, fresh spicy accords

Shares lemon, bergamot, lavender; Floral, aromatic, musky accords

Shares benzoin, rosemary, lavender; amber, aromatic, iris accords

Shares lemon, bergamot, orange blossom; Citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy accords

Shares bergamot, neroli; Citrus, amber, aromatic accords

Shares benzoin, lavender; Floral, amber, aromatic accords

Shares lemon; Citrus, fresh spicy accords

Shares bergamot, orange blossom, lime; Floral, Citrus, aromatic accords

Shares benzoin; Floral, amber, fresh spicy accords

Shares lemon, bergamot, orange blossom; Citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy accords

Shares lemon, bergamot, neroli; Citrus, amber, aromatic accords
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