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Ладаника Метелица
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ladanika Metelitsa — a fragrance with a wintry mood
“Metelitsa” is a niche unisex fragrance by Ladanika, released in 2024.
This extrait de parfum has a very powerful sillage and was created for those who love expressive compositions that make an impression from the very first minutes and remain on the skin for a long time.
The Russian perfume house Ladanika was founded in 2017 and builds its aesthetic around images of native nature, culture, and Russia’s distinctive emotional code.
“Metelitsa” fits this concept perfectly: rather than conveying the literal freshness of winter, the fragrance captures the contrast between frosty air, warm light, and cozy gourmand nuances.
The fragrance’s character and development
At first, the composition smells cool, clean, and almost weightless: icy mineral accents merge with snow and soft musk.
Then a warm coffee-and-tea nuance gradually emerges, making the winter accord fuller and cozier.
On the skin, “Metelitsa” develops dynamically, shifting between coolness and creamy warmth.
The heart is built around a contrast of coffee and matcha tea with woody amyris and balsamic opoponax.
The coffee facet does not necessarily come across as bitter espresso; rather, it adds richness and a soft, enveloping depth to the composition.
Matcha brings a dry green freshness, while opoponax gives the fragrance a resinous and slightly mysterious character.
The finish becomes warmer, sweeter, and more sensual. Amber, cedar, tonka beans, marzipan, and whipped cream create a dense sillage with a creamy-woody character.
Thanks to this, the fragrance is suitable not only for frosty weather: it also smells beautiful in autumn, early spring, and on cool evenings when you especially crave a cozy, noticeable perfumed aura.
Who will enjoy Metelitsa
Positioned as a unisex fragrance, it can be chosen by both women and men.
On one skin, the mineral coolness, musk, and cedar may stand out more strongly; on another, coffee, marzipan, tonka, and whipped cream may take the lead.
As a result, “Metelitsa” may come across as either more austere and woody or soft, sweetish, and almost dessert-like.
Its very powerful sillage makes it suitable for special occasions, evening outings, the theater, festive gatherings, and walks outdoors.
In a small room, it can smell especially intense, so it is best to start with a moderate application and assess its development gradually.
Specific recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not provided.
The perfumers and the fragrance’s place in the brand’s collection
The composition was created by Yulia Kupriyanova and Polina Poplevina.
Their work is based on a striking clash of opposites: cool mineral notes and a warm amber-gourmand base, transparent snow, and dense creamy nuances.
No other concentrations of “Metelitsa” are listed in the database, so the fragrance should be considered specifically as an extrait de parfum.
In terms of mood and intensity, it may appeal to fans of distinctive, unusual compositions; one fragrance worth exploring next is Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell.
Other fragrances that are close enough for comparison include Jacques Zolty Me Gustas and Edgardio Chilini Cafeier, although “Metelitsa” stands out with its snowy mineral opening and expressive creamy-amber base.
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