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Russian Cologne
meets Colonia Russa.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Neroli · Petitgrain · Rosemary · Lavender · Clove · Benzoin

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Santa Maria Novella Russian Cologne bottle
Santa Maria Novella

Russian Cologne

Concentration not recorded

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Santa Maria Novella Colonia Russa bottle
Santa Maria Novella

Colonia Russa

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originItalyItaly
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20261913
Leading accordscitrus · green · white floralcitrus · aromatic · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordCalabrian bergamot, Citrus, CivetBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose, Bitter Orange, Lemon Verbena, Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk, Castoreum
Longevity / 52.22 · 9 votes2.29 · 59 votes
Projection / 41.78 · 9 votes2.10 · 69 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Russian Cologne

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Colonia Russa

Eau de cologne · US listing · 100 mL spray

Alcohol denat., Aqua (water-eau), Parfum (fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal.

Current official US 100 mL spray declaration for this concentration. Historical formulas, other editions and formats are not covered. The brand advises that ingredients may change and to consult the purchased package.

Source: Santa Maria Novella official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-23

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.