Corday

Ruse

CitrusGreenFloralLeatherWoodyResinousSweet

Ruséby Cordayis a Floral Green fragrance for women. Ruséwas launched in 1966. Top notes are Green Notes, Narcissus, Citruses, Bergamot and Petitgrain; middle notes are Geranium, Iris, Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Oakmoss, Galbanum, Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Labdanum, Civet, Orris Root and Benzoin.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Lemon Verbena Galbanum Green Petitgrain

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Geranium Iris Hyacinth Rose Jasmine Lily-of-the-Valley Mimosa Narcissus Citruses Bergamot

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Oakmoss Leather Sandalwood Vetiver Peru Balsam Patchouli Labdanum Civet Orris Root Benzoin

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Ruse

Best seasons

🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Daily wearDate nightEveningSport / outdoorFormal

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