From the profound darkness of the bush, a magnificent bonfire burns. Like a guardian the fire protects, holding back the wilderness beyond. The fragrance opens with clove (Madagascar) and pink pepper (South Africa), reminiscent of bright embers dancing on the fire. It heats into a heart of comforting vanilla (Madagascar) and resinous myrrh (Ethiopia), deepening into sensuous opoponax (Somalia) and sandalwood (Somalia).
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, low-lit settings where warmth matters more than brightness: a room held by woodsmoke, resin and spice, with the wearer projecting calm authority rather than volume. It feels intimate, grounded and slightly ritualistic.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or after dark, when its smoke, incense and woods can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is enough to let the resinous heart and sandalwood trail softly, with the spice reading brighter in the air and the base lingering close to skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like smoky woods, incense, resin and a dry-spiced warmth rather than sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to contemplative, textured fragrances with a natural, unisex profile and a quietly distinctive presence.
Release year
2024
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 is a Dakar-based house shaped by conservation and a close reading of African botanicals. Its perfumes are built as responsible, genderless compositions with naturals, upcycled materials and a clear link between scent, landscape and community support.
Feu Sacre’s concept
The brand’s story is tied to 1934, when the founders’ family history in Senegal began and a forest was protected in the Sine-Saloum region. That conservation legacy informs the house’s debut vision: perfumes that evoke African landscapes, use responsibly sourced materials and frame nature as something lived and safeguarded, not merely admired.
Extra info
The brand name 1934 refers to a family story rooted in Senegal and a protected forest legacy. The house also extends its African-inspired world into candles and soaps, alongside its fine fragrances.
From the profound darkness of the bush, a magnificent bonfire burns. Like a guardian the fire protects, holding back the wilderness beyond. The fragrance opens with clove (Madagascar) and pink pepper (South Africa), reminiscent of bright embers dancing on the fire. It heats into a heart of comforting vanilla (Madagascar) and resinous myrrh (Ethiopia), deepening into sensuous opoponax (Somalia) and sandalwood (Somalia).
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, low-lit settings where warmth matters more than brightness: a room held by woodsmoke, resin and spice, with the wearer projecting calm authority rather than volume. It feels intimate, grounded and slightly ritualistic.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or after dark, when its smoke, incense and woods can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is enough to let the resinous heart and sandalwood trail softly, with the spice reading brighter in the air and the base lingering close to skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like smoky woods, incense, resin and a dry-spiced warmth rather than sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to contemplative, textured fragrances with a natural, unisex profile and a quietly distinctive presence.
Release year
2024
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 is a Dakar-based house shaped by conservation and a close reading of African botanicals. Its perfumes are built as responsible, genderless compositions with naturals, upcycled materials and a clear link between scent, landscape and community support.
Feu Sacre’s concept
The brand’s story is tied to 1934, when the founders’ family history in Senegal began and a forest was protected in the Sine-Saloum region. That conservation legacy informs the house’s debut vision: perfumes that evoke African landscapes, use responsibly sourced materials and frame nature as something lived and safeguarded, not merely admired.
Extra info
The brand name 1934 refers to a family story rooted in Senegal and a protected forest legacy. The house also extends its African-inspired world into candles and soaps, alongside its fine fragrances.