Юнкерский (Yunkerskiy) No. 1 by Новая Заря (The New Dawn)
Men 1999
Description
Yunkerskiy No. 1: Novaya Zarya’s Woody Aromatic from 1999 From Новая Заря (The New Dawn), Юнкерский (Yunkerskiy) No. 1 is a men’s woody aromatic that first appeared in 1999. It belongs to a late-Nineties style of masculine fragrance built around a fresh lift followed by considerable warmth. Strawberry and citrus lead into woods and earth, before settling into musk-led sweetness.…
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Key notes
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Top
Strawberry
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Heart
patchouli
- Base musk
Community
15 votes
- Positive 87%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 0%
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About Юнкерский (Yunkerskiy) No. 1
Yunkerskiy No. 1: Novaya Zarya’s Woody Aromatic from 1999
From Новая Заря (The New Dawn), Юнкерский (Yunkerskiy) No. 1 is a men’s woody aromatic that first appeared in 1999. It belongs to a late-Nineties style of masculine fragrance built around a fresh lift followed by considerable warmth.
Strawberry and citrus lead into woods and earth, before settling into musk-led sweetness. It carries an average score of 3.8 out of 5 across 15 ratings, marking it out as something of a curiosity in the house catalogue.
At the top sit strawberry, rose and bergamot. The strawberry note lends a fruity sweetness, bergamot keeps things bright and citrusy, and rose smooths the opening with a gentle floral touch.
In the middle, patchouli, cedarwood and civet take over. The two woods emphasise a dry, earthy character, while civet introduces an old-school animalic depth associated with perfumery of that decade.
Underneath, musk, vanilla and amber form the foundation. This final stage feels cosier, sweeter and faintly resinous, with a powdery musk quality that softens the woody trail.
Accord-wise, woody, patchouli and musky impressions dominate, backed by powdery, warm-spicy, fruity, earthy, sweet, animal and balsamic facets. The interest lies less in freshness alone than in how decisively it turns creamy and ambered.
It should suit wearers who enjoy traditional woody aromatics with a retro feel and a sweet, faintly animalic drydown. Particularly relevant for enthusiasts of classic men’s perfumery and for those tracing the history of Novaya Zarya.
Rather than chasing present-day sleekness, Yunkerskiy No. 1 offers fruity brightness set against dry timber and vanilla-amber comfort. Faithful to its 1999 origins, it remains an engaging find for collectors and the inquisitive.
Flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Tied for the lead Leans feminine / Balanced
2 votes
Value perception
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