83 Leather Reserve

Not much more to be said, I think @garantis28 pretty much nailed it. Agreed with everything in that review, so maybe all there is to say is "+1". I would definitely recommend this, it's easy-going and accessible while at the same time distinguishing itself from the typical. The banana republic fragrances have continually impressed me as great options for the price. Not a one has been a disappointment, each one has a place in my collection. Also I really like the suggestion by @Morenoetrata to layer this with Vintage Green (maybe my favorite BR frag), I will definitely try that! I do see a lot of reviews below that don't really seem to suggest that the leather is very prominent, but I find it to be quite noticeable once the fragrance dries down and is also the longest lasting accord. After awhile all I get is lemon, bergamot and leather.

83 Leather Reserve is an underrated gem. It reminds me of Equipage by Hermes or Tabarome by Creed minus the room-clearing sillage. Many people seem to complain about the performance, but keep in mind that this is a Eau De Parfum. The concentration contains more aromatic compounds but tends to stick close to the skin. You generally won't get that alcoholic projection that's commonly associated with Eau De Toilette. The scent pyramid presented is quite accurate and comes together well. It's a very safe yet enticing fragrance. I feel this would be an acceptable blind buy. If you enjoy leather/wood/cypress but want a work-safe option, this is for you.

This perfume is perfect as a go anywhere scent. I work in a hospital and it wears well in this environment. Leather Reserve is both woody and dusty, which gives it a comforting, nostalgic feeling. It doesn’t feel perfumey but more like a sweater that has been stored in a cedar chest over the summer. Neroli and tonka bean add the slightest sweet smokiness to make it perfectly unisex. Reminds me slightly of Dark Rebel Rider by Varvatos but it’s less rough around the edges. As a female I find it both unique and a bit tomboyish. Certainly not a powerhouse but enough sillage to feel ‘finished.’ Affordable and interesting, I recommend checking it out.

Teetering between like and love on this one. Between just using up my decant and buying a bottle. Something about it really draws me in. I do get leather/suede... And something that took me a while to place but more than anything reminds me of sweet almond. Not marzipan-intense, which is a deal killer for me, but a soft hint of almond extract. I don't mind weak performance with scents like these. Anything with sharpness to it, from vetiver or citrus for example, is doing me a favor by projecting softly and fading away. Prolonged intensity would tire my nose. This is my favorite from this line.

What a great warm inviting leather suede scent. I definitely get a lot of cypress which is one of my favorite notes. And it blends with the suede note perfectly. The tonka adds a tiny bit of powder to make this a classic gentleman scent! I would be impressed if Hermes came out with something along the lines of this. They need a good leather version of TDH imo! Great job Banana Republic!