1899 Extrait Reserve

1899 Extrait Reserve

The Last Year of an Era. The Beginning of Everything That Came Next.

Something is compelling about a year poised on the edge of history.

1899. Marked by the subtle house code BC-1899-07/21, it represents one of Barberry Coast’s most distinctive compositions.

The final chapter of one century. A world of polished wood, tailored coats, leather trunks, grand hotels, steamships, and handwritten correspondence—just before everything began to change.

1899 Extrait Reserve captures that moment between worlds: rooted in tradition, yet looking decidedly forward.

Bright bergamot and juniper open against crisp apple and dark black currant. Saffron, birch, almond, and nutmeg bring warmth and intrigue before the fragrance settles into a rich foundation of amber, cedar, oakmoss, leather, fir, and vanilla.

The result is polished, woody, warm, and quietly commanding.

This Is 1899, Intensified.

1899 Extrait Reserve takes the character of the original Eau de Parfum and draws it deeper.

The woods feel richer. The saffron warmer. The leather smoother. The amber more enveloping.

Its higher 30% concentration gives the fragrance greater depth and a slower, more deliberate evolution on the skin.

Not simply more 1899. A more complete expression of it.

Top: Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Apple, Black Currant
Heart: Saffron, Birch, Jasmine, Almond, Nutmeg
Base: Amber, Cedar, Fir, Oakmoss, Leather, Vanilla

Parfum Concentration: 30%
Size: 3.3oz |100ml or 2oz | 60ml or .33oz | 10ml

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this fragrance for a man or a woman?

A: This fragrance smells great on men and women!

Q: Is this a perfume or cologne?

A: Technically, it is an Extrait de Parfum — one of the highest concentrations used in fine fragrance.

Terms such as Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, and Extrait de Parfum describe the concentration and style of a fragrance, not whether it is intended for men or women. These terms have historically been genderless.

Generally:

Eau de Cologne: approximately 2–5% fragrance concentration
Eau de Toilette: approximately 5–15%
Eau de Parfum: approximately 15–20%
Extrait de Parfum: approximately 20–40%

1899 Extrait Reserve contains a 30% concentration of perfume essence, giving it considerably more fragrance material than a typical Eau de Parfum.

In other words, Extrait Reserve is a richer, more concentrated expression of 1899. It develops more slowly on the skin, allowing its fruits, woods, resins, incense, amber, leather, and spices to unfold with greater depth and persistence.

Because fragrance performance varies with skin chemistry, environment, and application, longevity will differ from person to person.

Q: What is the best way to apply Barberry Coast fragrances?

A: The fragrancex website has a great "how-to" on applying fragrances that we've adapted here for our Barberry Coast fragrances.

1. Apply right after you shower onto dry skin. The shower cleanses your body of other scents and opens your pores, which helps the scent be absorbed. Completely dry your skin and then spray.
2. Hold the spray bottle 3–6 inches from your body. If you hold the bottle any closer, you risk over-applying; any further and you will likely under-apply.
3. Apply cologne to heated areas of your body. The heat helps diffuse the scent throughout the day and allows it to meld with your body chemistry to develop your signature scent. Heated areas include your neck, chest, pulse points, forearms, or inner elbows. 
4. Start with a light application. If you are new to using fragrances, do not apply the EdP to all of the aforementioned heated body areas. Choose one area and start with one spray. If you notice that your scent fades quickly, choose another area and spray the fragrance there next time you apply. You might want to ask the opinion of a close friend or family member if the application is appropriate, as you can become nose-blind to scents you wear often.

Top 3 Common Mistakes in Applying Fragrances

• Mistake #1: Spraying the fragrance on your clothing. Spraying cologne directly on your clothes prevents it from mixing with your natural oils, which is what gives it its unique quality. This can also prevent the scent from going through its scent stages, rendering the scent flat and monochrome. Finally, spraying a fragrance directly on clothing can be harmful to some fabrics.

• Mistake #2: Spraying a mist cloud and walking through it. While it may seem like this method prevents over-application, it actually renders the cologne almost useless. The majority of your cologne needs to be placed on your body, and applying cologne this way means most of it ends up on the floor.

• Mistake #3: Rubbing the fragrance onto the skin. Rubbing the cologne into your skin actually makes the scent fade faster as it breaks the molecular bond in the fragrance. If you’re not going to spray the fragrance, then simply dab, but don’t rub.

Ingredients

Alcohol, distilled water, blend of essential oils, extracts, absolutes, and fragrance oils (phthalate-free).

Also includes: Masculinity, Courage, Good Taste, and Valor.

No Harsh or Harmful Chemicals:
We promise NO harsh, harmful, or toxic ingredients such as Parabens, Sulphates, Dyes, Phthalates, DEP (Diethyl Phthalates), or any petroleum or coal tar ingredients such as Toluene, which is found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure to these is linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and reproductive issues.