The Soviet perfume industry, unfortunately, had little to boast about. The "Nova Zarya" factory is renowned for its legendary perfume "Red Moscow." The modest scents of lily of the valley and lilac were nearly indistinguishable from one another, but among these light floral perfumes were those that stood out as the most vivid and impressive — "Red Moscow." "Red Moscow" perfumes contain around 60 varied components. The top notes of the fragrance are bergamot and neroli, complemented by grapefruit and coriander. These sharp notes are followed by velvety tones of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang with a subtle hint of nutmeg. The fragrance trail is a luxurious blend of iris, vanilla, amber, and tonka beans. In the official passport of the perfume, they are described as: “A delicate, warm, noble aroma with a hint of orange blossom.” "Red Moscow" was produced at the "Nova Zarya" factory, which before the revolution was known as "Brocade & Co." Interestingly, their origins trace back to 1913, when perfumer August Michel created the fragrance "The Favorite Bouquet of the Empress" specifically for Maria Feodorovna to mark the 300th anniversary of the Romanov house. After the revolution, Michel had to slightly alter the formula, using available ingredients. Thus, in 1924, "Red Moscow" perfumes were born, becoming iconic for every Soviet citizen. Many believe that "Red Moscow" is a replica of the famous "Chanel No. 5," created by French perfumer Ernest Beaux, who worked for a long time at "Brocade & Co." For decades, just mentioning "Red Moscow" was enough to evoke the image of a charming Russian woman, capable of enchanting anyone with her allure and beauty. The wives of divisional commanders and the first stars of Soviet cinema were known to use these perfumes.