Reserve

Reserve by Perry Ellis is a floral fragrance with a woody side and touches of spice and green. Jean-Louis Grauby composed it, and it was released in 2002 as a feminine scent.

Ginger opens it with a light, zesty spice, and chamomile adds a soft, herbal, apple-like note. The floral heart is gentle and varied: rose and violet bring soft petals with a powdery edge, freesia a fresh, peppery lightness, lotus a watery calm, and marigold a slightly bitter, green floral note. The base is classic, with oakmoss giving an earthy greenness, patchouli an earthy depth and sandalwood a creamy finish.

Polished and calm, it suits spring and autumn, for daytime, the office and smart occasions. It works for someone who likes soft, slightly green florals with a mossy, woody base, in the refined style of early 2000s fragrances. It feels composed and elegant rather than sweet or loud, suited to everyday wear when a quiet sophistication is wanted.

Reserve — for women fragrance by Perry Ellis (released 2002). Notes: Chamomile, Freesia, French Marigold, Ginger, Lotus, Marigold, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Violet. — Parfica open fragrance database