The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the plains, gracing the wilderness with a wash of pure light. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.
The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of citrus: tangerine (South Africa) and blood orange (South Africa). A bright heart of enveloping orange flower (Morocco) and zesty ginger (Nigeria) is supported by a woody base of cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).
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 early start with the windows open and sunlight reaching across the room. The bright citrus and ginger suggest alertness rather than haste, while orange blossom softens the impression and cedarwood gives it composure as the morning gathers pace.
How to wear
Well suited to spring and summer, when citrus and ginger can carry the composition’s brightness. Start with one or two sprays on skin, particularly in warm weather or shared spaces; its assertive character calls for restraint. Apply beneath clothing for a more contained presence.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy vivid citrus with a green inflection, but want more texture than a simple cologne. Orange blossom adds floral fullness without making flowers the sole focus, while ginger and cedarwood appeal to tastes that favour zest and dry woods.
Release year
2024
The nose
Alexandra Monet.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 translates African landscapes into fragrance, highlighting botanical origins and the communities cultivating its ingredients. Its approach combines responsibly sourced naturals, beetroot-derived alcohol and vegan, cruelty-free formulations with a pledge to donate 5% of profits to African conservation efforts.
Aube Lumineuse’s concept
Aube Lumineuse imagines sunrise over African plains: clear skies, fresh air and wildlife stirring in the growing light. Part of the nature-inspired Afrique Extraordinaire collection, its citrus opening, orange-blossom heart and cedarwood base give that awakening landscape an olfactory form.
Extra info
The name means “Luminous Dawn.” Its note pyramid identifies South African tangerine and blood orange, Moroccan orange blossom and Atlas cedarwood, and Nigerian ginger. The house distinguishes its creative roots from its manufacturing location with the phrase “Designed in Africa, made in France.”
The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the plains, gracing the wilderness with a wash of pure light. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.
The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of citrus: tangerine (South Africa) and blood orange (South Africa). A bright heart of enveloping orange flower (Morocco) and zesty ginger (Nigeria) is supported by a woody base of cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).
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 early start with the windows open and sunlight reaching across the room. The bright citrus and ginger suggest alertness rather than haste, while orange blossom softens the impression and cedarwood gives it composure as the morning gathers pace.
How to wear
Well suited to spring and summer, when citrus and ginger can carry the composition’s brightness. Start with one or two sprays on skin, particularly in warm weather or shared spaces; its assertive character calls for restraint. Apply beneath clothing for a more contained presence.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy vivid citrus with a green inflection, but want more texture than a simple cologne. Orange blossom adds floral fullness without making flowers the sole focus, while ginger and cedarwood appeal to tastes that favour zest and dry woods.
Release year
2024
The nose
Alexandra Monet.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 translates African landscapes into fragrance, highlighting botanical origins and the communities cultivating its ingredients. Its approach combines responsibly sourced naturals, beetroot-derived alcohol and vegan, cruelty-free formulations with a pledge to donate 5% of profits to African conservation efforts.
Aube Lumineuse’s concept
Aube Lumineuse imagines sunrise over African plains: clear skies, fresh air and wildlife stirring in the growing light. Part of the nature-inspired Afrique Extraordinaire collection, its citrus opening, orange-blossom heart and cedarwood base give that awakening landscape an olfactory form.
Extra info
The name means “Luminous Dawn.” Its note pyramid identifies South African tangerine and blood orange, Moroccan orange blossom and Atlas cedarwood, and Nigerian ginger. The house distinguishes its creative roots from its manufacturing location with the phrase “Designed in Africa, made in France.”
