Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада Ladanika

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада Ladanika worth trying?

Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада by Ladanika is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
sweet, amber, fruity with Tobacco, Cherry, Dried Plum

The first impression

Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада by Ladanika is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Tatiana Naumova. Top notes are Tobacco, Cherry, Dried Plum, Honey and Maple sap; middle notes are Labdanum, Benzoin, Osmanthus and Rose; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Musk.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%
amber 85%
fruity 70%
tobacco 60%
cherry 50%
vanilla 40%
honey 35%
woody 30%
floral 25%

The perfumer behind it

Tatiana Naumova

Tatiana Naumova

Tatiana Naumova is a perfumer for the EVOY brand. She developed a range of fragrances such as Ambra Bombeza, Elven Garden, Ganache Praline Crumble, and O'da Vanille. Her work spans gourmand, floral, and oriental themes.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Tobacco Tobacco
Cherry Cherry
Dried Plum Dried Plum
Honey Honey
Maple sap Maple sap

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Labdanum Labdanum
Benzoin Benzoin
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber Amber
Vanilla Vanilla
Patchouli Patchouli
Virginian Cedar Virginian Cedar
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Hussar Ballad Гусарская Баллада Ladanika

Essence

The Explorer thrives on adventure, and Hussar Ballad’s rich tapestry of tobacco, cherry, and honey evokes distant lands and campfire tales. Amber and cedar in the base suggest resilience, while osmanthus and rose add a fleeting softness-like memories of home carried on the wind.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear weathered leather boots and scarves frayed from travel. Their style is a patchwork of souvenirs and practical elegance. The fragrance’s boozy sweetness mirrors their love for taverns and midnight trains.

Philosophy & Values

They believe the journey is the destination. Freedom is their creed, curiosity their compass. They value experience over possessions.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits with their stories. Romantic partners are swept up in their passion, though their restlessness can strain ties. Friends envy their fearless spontaneity.

Lifestyle

Their home is wherever they lay their hat-a Parisian garret one month, a Moroccan riad the next. They collect spices, oddities, and unfinished manuscripts.

Shadow

Their wanderlust can become escapism. They may avoid roots, mistaking stillness for stagnation.

Conclusion

Hussar Ballad is a bottled odyssey, a scent for those who chase horizons. It smolders like a map held to a candle, edges curling with promise.