Perry Ellis 2002 EDP

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Reserve

by Jean-Louis Grauby

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Perry Ellis Reserve is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Jean-Louis Grauby. Reserve opens with Lotus, Ginger, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Marigold, Rose, Violet, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Perry Ellis's Reserve carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This "clean girl" era relic is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect fresh, green, and a bit soapy for some, but a dated scrubber for others. It delivers a solid scent bubble if your skin chemistry agrees.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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Reserve Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the workplace, as many reviews highlight its suitability for work environments. The moderate performance keeps it from being overwhelming, making it less suited for formal events or a bold date night statement.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Reserve unrolls a fresh, green carpet of violet and lotus, reminiscent of a crisp, meadowy morning. Hints of ginger and chamomile lend a gentle warmth, while a woody, earthy drydown of oakmoss, sandalwood, and patchouli provides an anchoring depth. It's a clean, invigorating scent that evolves from bright florals to a subtle, mossy finish.

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