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Eau de parfum
Reservation Feu de Rose
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and Style of the Fragrance — Reservation Feu de Rose is a 2025 eau de parfum from the Italian brand Reservation.
The brand specializes in unisex fragrances, and Feu de Rose continues this direction with an expressive composition featuring spicy, woody, floral and balsamic facets.
The name Feu de Rose can be read as “fire of the rose”: here, the floral motif is presented not in a light and romantic way, but from a dense, warm and slightly smoky perspective.
The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of spices, then becomes softer and deeper, leaving a rich leathery-woody trail in the drydown.
How It Develops on the Skin — The composition was created by Yann Vasnier, a perfumer known for his distinctive attention to texture and contrast.
In Feu de Rose, he combines hot spices, resinous nuances, a floral heart and a refined woody base, allowing the fragrance to develop with dimension rather than being reduced to a single dominant note.
The opening reveals clove and nutmeg. It smells dry, spicy and slightly seductive, creating a vivid first impression.
In the heart, rose is supported by amyris and labdanum, making the floral accord darker, warmer and more balsamic.
The base is built around cedar, sandalwood, a leather accord and styrax.
These notes give the eau de parfum density, a soft resinous quality and noticeable depth, while helping it retain its character on skin and clothing for a long time.
Who Feu de Rose Is For and When to Wear It — This is a unisex fragrance for those who enjoy spicy roses, woody compositions and expressive leathery nuances.
It will appeal to women and men who prefer noticeable, unconventional and intense fragrances over light aquatic or citrus formulas.
Feu de Rose is described as having a very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings and occasions when the fragrance is meant to make a statement.
For the office or a small space, moderation is best: the database does not specify exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing, but the eau de parfum’s intense character calls for careful application.
Similar Fragrances — As a direction for further exploration, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, along with Edgardio Chilini The Great Gatsby and Nabeel Ashjan.
These fragrances offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of rich woody, spicy, balsamic and leathery accords.
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