Reserve Onyx Noir Cologne

This unbranded release named Onyx Noir spends its middle stage on something considerably sweeter than its dark, gemstone-inspired name might suggest. Grapefruit and lemon open with a sharp, clean citrus freshness that gives no hint of the sweetness to come. Jasmine and caramel carry the middle together, floral and sugary at once, shifting the composition considerably from its citrus start. Amber, moss and vanilla wrap things up warm and rich, giving Reserve Onyx Noir Cologne a comforting, gourmand-leaning finish. Oriental gourmand is the fitting classification, dense enough for evening wear while remaining workable on a cooler afternoon. It suits dinners, celebrations and any cool-weather occasion calling for a fragrance with considerable richness. Fall and winter favor the amber and vanilla close most, once that sweetness has had time to settle. Whatever darkness the name implies, the actual composition reads as considerably sweeter and more approachable by the finish.