Елена (Elena) by Новая Заря (The New Dawn)
Women 1978
Description
Elena by The New Dawn: A Classic Floral with Timeless Appeal Launched in 1978 by the Russian house The New Dawn, Elena is a women's fragrance that has endured gracefully. Its pyramid of notes blends the brightness of fruit with the softness of white flowers. With a woody, powdery base, this creation is a classic with real character, ideal for…
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Key notes
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Top
fruity notes
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Heart
jasmine
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Base
sandalwood
Community
533 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 23%
- Neutral 5.1%
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Fragrance profile
About Елена (Elena)
Elena by The New Dawn: A Classic Floral with Timeless Appeal
Launched in 1978 by the Russian house The New Dawn, Elena is a women's fragrance that has endured gracefully. Its pyramid of notes blends the brightness of fruit with the softness of white flowers.
With a woody, powdery base, this creation is a classic with real character, ideal for those who appreciate a perfume with historical depth and a distinctive presence.
Elena opens with an unexpected twist: fruity notes and blackcurrant provide a tangy, sparkling effect that soon dissolves into the floral heart. This fresh prelude sets the stage for the opulent bouquet that follows.
At the heart, jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley display timeless refinement. Rose is the star, complemented by the sweetness of jasmine and the crispness of muguet, forming a delicate white floral and rosy accord.
The base reveals the fragrance's most profound aspect: sandalwood, tobacco, Virginia cedar, musk, and amber. Together they create a woody, slightly smoky and very sensual foundation, tinged with a powdery texture that evokes old-school perfumery.
With fruity, woody, sweet, white floral, powdery, and tobacco accords, Elena feels many-sided. The tobacco and musk lend a grown-up nuance, while amber and sandalwood provide warmth and lasting power.
Those who have worn this fragrance often mention its vintage character and elegant sillage. Though subtle, it has a distinct identity that sets it apart from the current mainstream releases.
Elena is designed for women who love classic scents, combining a floral heart with a woody dry-down. Perfect for fans of vintage perfumes, autumn and winter wear, special occasions, or sophisticated daily dressing.
All in all, Elena by The New Dawn is an olfactory gem from 1978 that deserves to be rediscovered. Its balance of freshness, flowers, and woods offers a unique experience, away from transient fads.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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