Red Rum Reserve

Red Rum Reserve is a 2026 unisex Oriental Woody fragrance created by perfumer Will Southard as an elevated anniversary interpretation of the original Red Rum. It takes the signature dark cherry-and-rum profile and gives it more depth, richer woods, and a smoother, more luxurious dry-down. 

Red Rum Reserve is a seductive exploration of dark fruit, aged spirits, and polished woods. The fragrance opens with luscious black cherry wrapped in aromatic spiced rum and the distinctive fruity-herbal character of davana. As it develops, ripe plum melts into tobacco, immortelle, and velvety orris, creating a sophisticated heart that balances sweetness with warm, earthy depth.

The drydown evokes the atmosphere of an aged rum barrel, where creamy sandalwood and oak meet a softly smoky French vanilla accord. Rich without becoming overly sweet, Red Rum Reserve feels smooth, sensual, and beautifully refined—a decadent fragrance with the warmth of a gourmand and the structure of a woody niche composition.

What It Smells Like

Think juicy dark cherry soaked in premium spiced rum, followed by ripe plum and smooth tobacco. As it dries down, the fruit becomes softer while creamy sandalwood, oak, orris, and vanilla take over. Compared with the original Red Rum, Reserve emphasizes a fuller cherry, more refined rum character, and a creamier, more prominent woody base.

Fragrance Notes: 
Top Notes: Black Cherry, Spiced Rum, Davana
Heart Notes: Plum, Immortelle, Orris, Tobacco
Base Notes: Mysore Sandalwood, Sandalwood, Oak, French Vanilla