83 Leather Reserve

Leather Reserve by Banana Republic presents a sharp, dry, and resinous leather-woody scent with a complex opening of bright citrus and cypress that eventually settles into a soft, suede-like drydown. The fragrance is characterized by its intense and initially pungent leathery core, evoking old leather, ashy woods, and faint tobacco notes — not sweet and plush, but rather a more rugged, sun-baked saddle kind of leather. The drydown features subtle vetiver, tonka, and amber, adding a faint sweet powder that balances the dryness. It is airily transparent, clinging closely to the skin without heavy projection. Despite layers of citruses, cedars, and vetiver, most users agree that longevity is poor — it fades quickly and becomes invisible within three hours. While some find its clean, musky vetiver-like drydown wearable and appealing, it’s widely regarded as one of the weakest performers in the Banana Republic Icon Collection. Many users report it is best experienced when layered with other fragrances to enhance its sillage and depth.