{"product_id":"american-reserve-250-eau-de-parfum-cologne","title":"American Reserve 250 Eau de Parfum Cologne","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1602qov\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Limited-Edition Fragrance Created for America’s 250th Anniversary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mandarin Orange, Bergamot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather, Coriander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany, Dominican Bay Leaf, Blond Woods, Warm Amber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inspiration Behind American Reserve 250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Reserve 250 Eau de Parfum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition men’s fragrance shaped by heritage, independence, and the enduring character of those who continue to move the country forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright citrus, supple leather, aromatic spice, polished woods, and warm amber come together in a fragrance that feels commemorative without becoming ceremonial. Distinguished but approachable. Classic in spirit, yet unmistakably modern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially meaningful is the inclusion of Dominican bay leaf, an ingredient that connects American Reserve 250 to the fragrance tradition that began Barberry Coast more than a decade ago. \u003cem\u003eIt gives this anniversary release a signature rooted not only in American history, but in our own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Reserve 250 opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, creating a bright, polished first impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mandarin brings a smooth, subtly sweet citrus character, while bergamot adds crispness and aromatic lift. Together, they give the fragrance an opening that feels fresh, confident, and immediately engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is brightness with purpose, clean and refined without feeling sharp or fleeting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the fragrance develops, supple leather and aromatic coriander emerge at the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather adds richness, texture, and masculine depth, while coriander introduces a warm, gently spiced character that keeps the composition lively and composed. The result is a heart that feels confident rather than heavy, balancing strength with refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where American Reserve 250 begins to reveal its deeper character: polished, assured, and quietly commanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragrance settles into a distinguished foundation of mahogany, Dominican bay leaf, blond woods, and warm amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany lends a smooth, dark-wood richness, while blond woods provide a softer, more polished contrast. Amber brings lasting warmth and depth, and Dominican bay leaf adds its unmistakable aromatic signature, connecting the fragrance to the heritage that inspired Barberry Coast from the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drydown is warm, woody, and subtly spiced, leaving behind a refined presence that feels memorable without demanding attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fragrance Made to Mark a Milestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in small batches and available only for a limited time, American Reserve 250 is a tribute to 250 years of American independence and to the men continuing to shape what comes next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParfum Concentration: 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 2oz | 60ml or .33oz | 10ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this fragrance for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This fragrance smells great on men and women!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a perfume or cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActually, it is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEau de Parfum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(EdP). Eau de Parfum is a historically\u003cspan\u003e genderless term used to describe both men’s and women’s fragrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally, an Eau de Toilette concentration can range between 5% and 12%, while an Eau de Parfum concentration can range between 12% and 18%, although the concentrations of EdT versus EdP can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdP contains a higher concentration of essential\/fragrance oils than \u003cem\u003eEau de Toilette\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEau de Cologne \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Eau de Fraiche.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, our Eau de Parfum has a higher concentration of fragrance, which results in a longer-lasting and more aromatic application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur eau de parfum contains 12% pure perfume essence and can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elast for about three to eight hours depending on your skin's chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the best way to apply Barberry Coast fragrances?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The FragranceX website has a great \"how-to\" on applying fragrances that we've adapted here for our Barberry Coast fragrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply right after you shower onto dry skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe shower cleanses your body of any other scents and opens your pores, which helps the scent absorb. Completely dry your skin and then spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold the spray bottle 3–6 inches from your body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you hold the bottle any closer, you risk over-applying; any further and you will likely under-apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply cologne to heated areas of your body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe heat helps diffuse the scent throughout the day and allows it to meld with your body chemistry to develop your signature scent.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeated areas include your neck, chest, pulse points, forearms or inner elbows. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with a light application.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are new to using fragrances, do\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapply 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 3 Common Mistakes in Applying Fragrances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistake #1\u003c\/span\u003e: Spraying the fragrance on your clothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpraying 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistake #2\u003c\/span\u003e: Spraying a mist cloud and walking through it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistake #3\u003c\/span\u003e: Rubbing the fragrance onto the skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRubbing 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol, distilled water, blend of essential oils, extracts, absolutes, and fragrance oils (phthalate-free).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso includes: Masculinity, Courage, Good Taste, and Valor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNo Harsh or Harmful Chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barberry Coast","offers":[{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":48325006065817,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 ml","offer_id":48325006098585,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5441\/files\/AmericanReserve250EaudeParfumEdPCologneBottle.jpg?v=1784302012","url":"https:\/\/barberrycoast.com\/products\/american-reserve-250-eau-de-parfum-cologne","provider":"Barberry Coast®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}