Hi folks, I'm back. And yes, I know, and you're groaning again. Or complaining, depending on your mood, just because I'm here again. Meanwhile, I've reduced my presence here to about two, at most three times a week, but no, I probably have to comment… PER MONTH! Do you really want that? :D
Anyway, I recently tried Pirates' Grand Reserve. No, that's not the name of the new Pirates of the Caribbean film, but the fragrance from Atkinsons from 2017. Although I wouldn't mind seeing a new Pirates of the Caribbean film again, especially one with Johnny Depp, which probably won't happen since the new films are supposed to feature Margot Robbie and Disney has written off Johnny Depp due to his marital problems (so he won't even appear in a supporting role...). One more reason for me to hate Disney after they messed up… uh, ruined Star Wars, although they did manage to create something really great with The Mandalorian series… but I'm not here to talk about Star Wars, which by the way I haven't done in SO LONG, but to share my impression of this pirate scent.
After all, it's from Atkinsons. Maybe not everyone knows this brand, but I would recommend trying Atkinsons fragrances from time to time, as they have some really nice scents. Well then, let's get started.
The scent:
The scent doesn't really start with the notes listed in the fragrance pyramid. Instead, I initially smell smoky notes and leather, then a bit of rum and vanilla. The combination is okay, even though the leather somewhat distorts the Caribbean feeling, doesn't it? Regardless, the scent is still pleasant.
Later, the vanilla is more prominent, but I still smell smoke and leather, although now a bit weaker than at the beginning. Rum is now only present in a rudimentary way, which is a bit disappointing, as I actually quite like alcoholic notes in autumnal scents like this one. But the scent still smells nice, and now a bit of cedar is added to the described notes. Additionally, the scent becomes softer and smoother, which could be due to the vanilla.
I'm a bit unsure about the heliotrope, but maybe you can smell it. If I concentrate, I do perceive a slight almondy note, as heliotrope usually can smell… but it could also be that I'm just overthinking and imagining it :D
Later, the scent remains slightly woody, but mainly soft, vanillic, and warm. Leather fades, but comes through now and then. All in all, a nice scent that doesn't really offer anything new, but is still quite lovely, especially for autumn.
The sillage and longevity:
The sillage is quite good, not a knockout, but still not only detectable up close.
The longevity is also quite good, lasting easily eight to ten hours, although of course not with the same intensity, but that's the case with all fragrances.
The bottle:
The bottle is rectangular, becoming slightly curved at the top. It is also flat or thin, making it look a bit like a hip flask. On the front, there is a round indentation where the round label is affixed. The cap is chrome-plated, trapezoidal, and patterned. Everything looks nice, and the bottle feels good in the hand.
Conclusion:
So, even if this scent may not appeal to many, I quite liked it. First, I must say that this scent reminds me of similar fragrances whose names I can't currently recall, so it doesn't smell particularly new or creative, but it does smell good, and that's the main thing.
With its sweet, soft, and slightly spicy notes, it is a rather nice companion for me in autumn and winter, especially in the evenings when going out. And even though it comes across well on cold days, you shouldn't even think about taking a sip from the bottle to warm up, despite the rum note :D
Not to mention that alcohol doesn't warm you up on cold days, even if you see it differently, especially when you're holding a hot cup of mulled wine in your hands :D
(yuck, but enough about mulled wine… this year there won't be any cozy Christmas market visits, which is particularly terrible for me as a big Christmas fan… :((((
But it's necessary, so a speedy recovery to everyone who has caught the illness, I hope you get well soon! And everyone else, take good care of yourselves, okay?)
Yes, that's it for now, you'll hear from me again in a few days… or only in ONE MONTH, it all depends on you, mu ha ha ha ha :DDD
Top Notes 
Rum
Heliotrope
Jasmine
Heart Notes 
Cocoa bean
Cedar
Geranium
Base Notes 
Bourbon vanilla
Patchouli
Tombbb
Itchynose
IanFriedrich
EarlGreyBlue
Deerhound
davedrgv
Anarlan
GreenIvy
Morgaina
Garnele
