Brut Parfums Prestige EDC

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Brut Special Reserve

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Brut Parfums Prestige Brut Special Reserve is a Cologne. Brut Special Reserve opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, and Basil, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Brut Parfums Prestige's Brut Special Reserve carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Brut Special Reserve is a divisive classic, either a nostalgic trip to pure masculinity or an old-fashioned relic. It's the truest modern Brut you'll find, a powerful fougère that demands confidence.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Brut Special Reserve Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile, though its strong, classic character might be a bit much for a formal office setting. It's perfect for casual wear and dates, evoking a confident, well-groomed presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Brut Special Reserve opens with a bright, herbaceous kick of anise and basil, sharpened by bergamot and lemon. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and lavender emerges, lending a sophisticated barbershop cleanliness. The drydown is a rich, earthy blend of sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli, softened by vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a powdery, musky trail.

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