Eau de Parfum2017
Pirates' Grand Reserve
Fabrice PellegrinThe nose · 176 fragrances · also made 24 rue de l'Université (2017)Portrait →

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Atkinsons  ·  Sold as unisex

Pirates' Grand Reserve

The cozy corner of an old ship's cabin where spices mingle with the scent of aged wood and rich, dark chocolate.

4.021,083 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodypowderyvanillawarm spicyrumcacao
Pirates' Grand ReservePremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting52% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak6%
Moderate38%
Long lasting43%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate40% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate49%
Strong28%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine47%
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Unisex44%
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Feminine9%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Pirates' Grand Reserve by Atkinsons launched in 2017 and is a bold Oriental Spicy fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with the warm, boozy scent of rum that leads into a heart of vanilla and cacao, creating an indulgent sweetness. This rich accord is balanced by woody notes like Virginia cedar and patchouli, grounding the fragrance in earthy warmth. Heliotrope and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while musky undertones provide depth and complexity.

How to wear it

This fragrance has a strong projection, so one or two sprays are enough to make a statement. The rum top note fades within an hour, but the warm vanilla and woody base notes linger for hours. Best worn in cooler weather when you want something indulgent yet complex.

Fig. 01 — Pirates' Grand Reserve, Atkinsons

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Fabrice Pellegrin portrait
03 · The nose

Fabrice Pellegrin

The Mediterranean dreamer

Fabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.

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Pirates' Grand Reserve24 Old Bond Street Limited Edition 2016
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With Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Limited Edition 2016

Adds whiskey, green and fresh spicy; shares cardamom and musk.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.02/ 5 · 1,083 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 14%.

Love42%
Like34%
OK10%
Dislike11%
Hate2%
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