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Basic by Reserved — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Basic

Blackcurrant at first spray; indian patchouli is what stays on skin.

Scent profile

Top notes

Blackcurrant Peach

Heart notes

Iris Jasmine Orange blossom

Base notes

Indian patchouli Tonka bean Vanilla

When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

91%

Spring

95%

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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