Green
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesatlas cedarcedarwoodfougerefrankincenselentisquemelonneroliroseviolet leaf
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
A forest oasis shrouded by hazy mists. This fragrance starts with the piney sparkle of lentiscus (Morocco) and olibanum (Somalia). The fresh floral heart of neroli (Morocco) and rose (Morocco) is further enhanced by watery violet leaves (Egypt), reminiscent of cucumber and melon, with woody cedarwood Atlas (Morocco) at the base.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried morning, the windows open after rain: crisp violet leaf and piney lentiscus suit a composed presence at close quarters. The watery florals keep the mood light, while cedarwood and the old-school green character lend quiet formality.
How to wear
Try it in spring or mild summer weather, when the watery violet leaf and green opening suit the temperature. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a restrained application, then adjust after the opening settles. Its cedarwood base offers a woody counterpoint to the cucumber-like freshness.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to leafy freshness, restrained florals and the traditional feel of green fragrances. Particularly appealing if you prefer cucumber-and-melon nuances to sugary fruit, and a woody foundation rather than a sweet finish.
Release year
2024
The nose
Florian Gallo composed Eau Légendaire. Here, his composition brings together resinous lentiscus and olibanum, fresh florals and watery violet leaf, with Atlas cedarwood anchoring the green, mist-like character.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Founded in Dakar by Etienne and Valeria, Réserve en Afrique celebrates African landscapes, botanicals and the communities cultivating them. The house emphasizes responsibly sourced naturals, upcycled ingredients and beetroot-derived alcohol, alongside vegan and cruelty-free commitments. It pledges 5% of profits to African conservation efforts.
Eau Legendaire’s concept
Eau Légendaire belongs to Afrique Extraordinaire, the house’s debut collection. Its imagined landscape is a mist-shrouded water sanctuary deep in a lush forest, where antelopes and zebras gather. Piney resins, watery leaves and cedarwood translate that scene into a green fragrance rather than recounting a historical legend.
Extra info
The watery cucumber-and-melon impression comes from violet leaf, not violet flower. The brand identifies its origin as Egypt, alongside Moroccan lentiscus, neroli, rose and Atlas cedarwood, and Somali olibanum. The house’s name references a family connection to Senegal dating to 1934, not the fragrance’s release year.
Notesatlas cedarcedarwoodfougerefrankincenselentisquemelonneroliroseviolet leaf
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
A forest oasis shrouded by hazy mists. This fragrance starts with the piney sparkle of lentiscus (Morocco) and olibanum (Somalia). The fresh floral heart of neroli (Morocco) and rose (Morocco) is further enhanced by watery violet leaves (Egypt), reminiscent of cucumber and melon, with woody cedarwood Atlas (Morocco) at the base.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried morning, the windows open after rain: crisp violet leaf and piney lentiscus suit a composed presence at close quarters. The watery florals keep the mood light, while cedarwood and the old-school green character lend quiet formality.
How to wear
Try it in spring or mild summer weather, when the watery violet leaf and green opening suit the temperature. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a restrained application, then adjust after the opening settles. Its cedarwood base offers a woody counterpoint to the cucumber-like freshness.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to leafy freshness, restrained florals and the traditional feel of green fragrances. Particularly appealing if you prefer cucumber-and-melon nuances to sugary fruit, and a woody foundation rather than a sweet finish.
Release year
2024
The nose
Florian Gallo composed Eau Légendaire. Here, his composition brings together resinous lentiscus and olibanum, fresh florals and watery violet leaf, with Atlas cedarwood anchoring the green, mist-like character.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Founded in Dakar by Etienne and Valeria, Réserve en Afrique celebrates African landscapes, botanicals and the communities cultivating them. The house emphasizes responsibly sourced naturals, upcycled ingredients and beetroot-derived alcohol, alongside vegan and cruelty-free commitments. It pledges 5% of profits to African conservation efforts.
Eau Legendaire’s concept
Eau Légendaire belongs to Afrique Extraordinaire, the house’s debut collection. Its imagined landscape is a mist-shrouded water sanctuary deep in a lush forest, where antelopes and zebras gather. Piney resins, watery leaves and cedarwood translate that scene into a green fragrance rather than recounting a historical legend.
Extra info
The watery cucumber-and-melon impression comes from violet leaf, not violet flower. The brand identifies its origin as Egypt, alongside Moroccan lentiscus, neroli, rose and Atlas cedarwood, and Somali olibanum. The house’s name references a family connection to Senegal dating to 1934, not the fragrance’s release year.