Reviews of Clubman Special Reserve
by Pinaud

Clubman Special Reserve is terrific! It starts of sharply with leather and tight balancing florals that I can't make out, in terms of specific notes. It's strong and manly, and it reminds me of the leather fragrances that were hot in the late 70s and very early 80s. As with all Clubman fragrances (at least all the ones I know, which are NOT all the ones listed) it's got a wonderful authentic barbershop vibe. The dry down brings in a touch of amber/vanilla that softens the sharp accord without necessarily sweetening it. This is a fascinating inexpensive fragrance that has the potential to have cache, if anyone would bother to notice. It is manly, and gentlemanly at the same time. Best, I think, for a casual lifestyle: either a nice suit with an open collared shirt, or cowboy boots, jeans, and LL Bean. Somehow it puts me in mind of Clark Cable in some of his later films. A straight up guy, kind of tough, but kind of funny. That's what this is like. A special reserve for a regular Joe.

I can't agree with the previous review. Special Reserve is a solid leather fragrance, very much like Creed's Royal English Leather, but without the "urinal cake" sweetness that pervades the drydown of REL. Any fan of REL or English Leather (by Dana) should give Clubman Special Reserve a try.