by Giorgio Armani
Rouge Malachite Limited Edition L'Or de Russie is a luxuriously refined floral amber fragrance characterized by a lush, cool tuberose heart layered with jasmine, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. The scent opens with a green, fleshy tuberose accented by clary sage and pink pepper, evolving into a deeply balmy, creamy gourmand-balsamic base marked by benzoin, cashmeran, and amber. There's a distinct sense of unburnt incense and soft spiciness embedded within the structure, giving it a sense of quiet elegance. The presentation is intimate yet presence-worthy—sillsage is moderate to strong, with longevity leaning toward very long. It feels most suitable for evening wear and autumn, often appreciated for its smoothness, complexity, and cool sophistication. The fragrance closely resembles the original Rouge Malachite but with a slightly more refined, more 'settled' character—not overtly sweet, though the amber and benzoin provide a warm, raisin-like sweetness. It bears resemblance to Alien in structure but lacks the bombastic density of that scent; instead, it feels more restrained, cool, and artful. Its aesthetic is comparable to high-end contemporary scents like Santal Complet or Ylang in Gold, with a discreet friction and balanced opulence.