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Indedenuh – :
I keep up with my laundry as much as the next person, but this perfume makes me think I hold the secret to having the best smelling laundry around. There’s something so clean, fresh and airy about Reserve. It seems to have a quiet confidence.
Interestingly, what I’m smelling is different from the notes listed, although I agree with the list of accords. I’m not good at note picking – I do get the fizzy warmth of ginger, and the perky freesia, but I also get the impression of musk with a hint of calone. I wonder if this could be a component of the lotus note, although it’s not an aquatic perfume as such.
Reserve starts off strong but give it time – it settles to a lovely, soothing, mellow scent. Quite the pick-me-up for spring and summer.
sanyaromanskii – :
I really like this! It does remind of Romance by Ralph Lauren, but Reserve is less screechy and more likable on my skin. For those looking for something similar to Romance with a lower price point, Reserve is an excellent alternative.
Usually, perfumes with ginger don’t set well with me, but the sandalwood and violet offset this somehow. Patchouli is present in the drydown, gently amplifying green aspects of this perfume.
Lasting power and sillage is average. The body spray is perfect for early morning walks on a cool spring day.
v585991 – :
One of the highest love hit of my life.Totally a accidentally blind buy. Aromatherapy in a bottle.Green,Sweet,fresh and floral.Bought it on clearance sale,Long lasting,soothing,calming, daytime summer time use.
I have a collection of high end perfumes but I keep reaching for this.I love the patchouli sandalwood combo.dry down reminds me of jlo still.But it was too flowery for me.This scent has chosen me and iam honoured.
39239 – :
This is one of my go-to scents for Spring & Summer!! I have an older bottle so perhaps this explains why I love it so much while other reviewers cannot seem to find anything good about it. Vintage scents tend to be made from better ingredients – the ones that are the first to get removed during reformulation – and this one is old enough to have been reformulated several times.
yrylena – :
I used to own this years ago and I remember liking it, but not being something really amazing. I tested it out today and yeah, it smells green and fresh, not really floraly. My problem with this perfume is that it doesn’t last on me. I used to spray and spray and spray and it totally disapears after a couple of hours. So much so I had to go back to test it again to remember what it smelled like. I had totally forgoten about it. The drydown is softer and less green. It smells mostly of patchuly with an spicy kick. Soft and unofensive (unless you dont like patch). I would consider buying it again if it lasted longer on me or if the sillage was better, cause, again, it just stays so so close to the skin to finally fade.
TinityXtor – :
Close cousin of still by Jlo.its more green and lemony.Jlo is more jasmine.dry/end notes of sandalwood almost identical.I think I like Jlo better,its fresh light flowery and its more longlastin on me.
aleksii-1 – :
Green and lemony is a great way to describe this! I agree with the people that said it should be labeled as green rather than floral. Maybe there are flowers in it but I can’t really smell them. If this type of scent appeals to you, then it’s a great perfume. It doesn’t try too hard. I personally like it a lot. It’s just very natural smelling in a citrusy/green way.
murder66621 – :
I won’t deny that this perfume smells really good when you sniff the bottle, somehow it smelled like pee on my skin. Perry Ellis Reserve and me did not get along really well. I was very sorry with my mom because she gave it to me on my 17th birthday (even bought the whole set) but she agreed with me that this fragrance wasn’t for me.
vitalik336699 – :
If there was a bottled scent of the Amazon…it would be this. A wet, mossy, adventurous tromp thru dense foliage, with an occasional whiff of botanicals. I love it! Although it reminds me of a heated jungle, I’m enjoying it under layers of cotton and a denim jacket.
Aerohoplenerimjq – :
Just received this yesterday. I’m a long time wearer of Perry Ellis 360 which I will never be without and was hoping for a lovefeast with Perry Ellis Reserve.
It’s very lemony/woody to me. Masculine. Clean. I really cannot smell it on myself at all. My husband could not smell it on me and believe me, I had plenty on.
Not sure this is a match for me but I can see that it would be nice for summer.
DRON2285 – :
amo este perfume huele rico y no es tan fuerte, tiene buena fijacion no es dulce es como fresco como q huele tipo talquito
Guaguesak – :
This does not smell like an oriental to me at all. It’s a fresh,soapy floral and just a little fruity. Almost a Chypre. For whatever reason, Perry Ellis fragrances just don’t work on me.
I have a full, 3.4oz bottle….still in the box for trade in the U.S.
fotogenez – :
It is not as fresh and spring like as the original 360, I am not as good at describing scents as most here are, but I do find it to be heavier, so it does not serve the same purpose that the original did.
korew85 – :
It wore a little heavy on me. I don’t think that I sprayed too much, but its a pleasant one.
bsn874InsuffBooni – :
reserve is beautifull it is so strong and femenine some what saying im a woman strong and i have rights i do what i please so what . its clean , refreshing and so strong in its floral scent its earthy and green its more of a mature scent like ages 30+ and its strong in long lasting i love it . it does remind me of euphoria and
PE’s 360 .
reveloava – :
This perfume surprised me with how lovely and fresh it is! It kind of reminds me of Calvin Klein’s Euphoria at first, but it dries down into a beautifully fresh and green lingering fragrance. I love the subtle notes of sandalwood and patchouli!
IcerWeertymar – :
I bought this unsniffed last year and I am still trying to get rid of it. Smells very “80s” to me and too green for my liking. My husband uses it as an air freshener because he knows I won’t wear it. lol
AGITAAGEVAJEK – :
I agree that this should be labeled as a green perfume. I love the top notes. I don’t find them overbearing at all. It seems to fade very fast without much transition between notes on me. Lasts about 4 hours.
Ivan1stuff – :
I like this since its close to citrus like america and its pretty universal. Then I like the original. I would buy reserve again I think.
llolo – :
So I have stayed away from any Perry Ellis over the years ever since my 360 phase was well over. I was looking for another Summer scent and sprayed this. At first intrigued, then I liked, then I didn’t at the 20 minute mark or so it just turned beautiful. It is very hard to describe but that is what makes it interesting. It is not sweet, has a scent which other than saying I do get some Freesia Lotus mix but the combination is unlike anything I have smelled. The Patchouli does come through in the end too. Usually I can pin point and post a better description but you simply need to smell it on yourself to see what I am talking about. The price is good, it lasts about 5-6 hours. I will be back with my Ah-ha moment when I can think of similarites or more details of what I am getting from it to be helpful. I think it is a surprising one that for those of you, like me are always looking for something that smells unique, and has that something special in it that makes you adddicted to smelling yourself all day long.
sm1269 – :
Ahhhh, this was one of my absolute favorites when I was new to the world of perfume and it still is. This will always remain in my collection. This is a great fresh/sweet floral scent. I think this scent is great during the summer but it can be worn anytime of the year. I always receive compliments when wearing this fragrance…and it lasts all day. I love it and always will 🙂
aeyvetara – :
I find this a green perfume….smells fresh and not unpleasant but the top notes can be very overpowering. I don’t leave the house for at least 45 minutes… 🙂
The middle is the most delightful for me…the dry down is just ordinary but nice enough. The soapy fragrance does end the top notes…not crazy about smelling like soap..feel that way about some perfumes that make me feel like I smell like a grapefruit.
vangogel – :
I simply love this perfume I think that it has a nice fresh scent that really appeals to me…
Mecfa511Diobtetty – :
I have a really bad habit of buying perfumes that I have never tried before. Chalk it up to my perfume addiction. Reserve was one of those instances. On first spritz it smells almost exactly like 360.Just “white”, lemony although lemons are not in the notes. Has a soapy appeal to it, but not unpleasant at all. I kept waiting for the patchouli.I love my patchouli. I had almost given up when alas, there is my patchouli. But not nearly enough for me.All in all it is a pretty fragrance, really clean and fresh. Totally different than most of my perfumes as I like the really spicy dark orientals. But it is a nice surprise.I dont know that I would classify it as an oriental though, at least not on me. On me it’s more of a citrusy floral.
ZlobniArtur – :
omg i take that review back it smells horrid when i wore it. too strong and it reminded me of my grandma. not that she smells horrid…
vdm116elipseskism – :
I love this because it is very clean and refreshing. perfect for the summer months and very light. it does have sumwhat of a soap smell to it but who doesnt like soap?