by Gloria Vanderbilt
Reverie is a nostalgic, soft gourmand fragrance with a distinctly 1990s elegance. It opens with bright, juicy citrus and tropical fruit notes—peach and pineapple—giving way to a powdery floral heart dominated by iris and jasmine, with a subtle, spiced warmth from cinnamon and vanilla. The dry down is creamy and smooth, built on tonka bean and sandalwood, with a delicate, close-to-skin presence that lingers with quiet persistence. It carries a gentle sweet muskiness without being cloying, evoking a sense of innocence and soft romanticism, often described as resembling macarons, vanilla parma violets, or a vintage love letter. It’s not loud or bold—rather, it’s intimate, warm, and deeply feminine in character, with a sillage that follows closely, much like a whisper. While it's formulated as an EDT, its performance is more than typical for the format, lasting well into the evening for many, though the projection is far from enormous. The fragrance is a rare preserve from a more refined era of perfumery, blending nostalgic sweetness with a clear, poised elegance.