Spiciness: This is the je ne sais quois of Old Spice.This is the more analytical scent analysis and I'm comparing to an OG Old Spice aftershave I have and the Shulton aftershave from India. Oldness: How much does the soap smell like OG Old Spice.Soaps will be rated on a few factors and given points from 1-5 for each. Yes, I know that means it won't be exactly scientific but this is going to take a while and I want to use all my other shit too. I'll be shaving three times with each soap, using a variety of brushes and razors, and blades. As such my plan is to test out all the Old Spice options that are out there on as many bases as possible both to try out a variety of bases from different soapmakers and to report back to you on who really nails the scent. They do still make a cream but that's hardly a great soap and it doesn't actually smell like Old Spice. But, as we all know, Old Spice no longer makes shaving soap. I love the scent of Old Spice, so much so that it's the only aftershave I use as I don't really feel a need to splash anything else on. Hello and welcome to the 15th installment of The Great Spice Off! What is The Great Spice Off? With that out of the way, I'll review the soap without any commentary toward the makers themselves.
It's everyone's own choice whether or not to buy from PAA (I personally have stopped, but bought a brush from them before I knew the history that I still use) but I obtained this soap through a third party for the purpose of being a completionist and to review a soap many who do buy from PAA might want to hear about. Spring is Imminent - Your springiest Stirling soapĭr Mudgil (dermatologist) & Sri (Wholly Kaw)īefore we begin and before there are 20 questions in the comments about what's wrong with PAA, you can find the wiki on it here. This is a community for discussions, reviews, and general sharing of thoughts about wet shaving and life in general.īe respectful, have a sense of humor, and don't cause needless drama. makes it easy to follow in love with their quirky branding a huge line of offerings.DARK MODE LIGHT MODE IRC CHAT DISCORD CHAT WIKI RULES King R Emporium: Sourced from Gillette canisters of the 1900's this scent is a wonderful complex mixture like none other! Masculine, dark, light, and sweet, it is reminiscent of a better time. Sun Down: an homage to Gillette Sun Up, talc, oakmoss, lemon, petitgrain, bergamot, lavender, rose, animalic musk, clary sage, vetiver & sandalwood. The scent notes are: Rose, Sage, Bergamot, Citrus, Wood, Amber This scent does not smell like any kind of libation or spirit, but rather a mood (think The Great Gatsby). Speakeasy: a classic cologne scent that is reminiscent of a bygone era. Malbolge: a dark spicy blend including notes of tobacco, citrus, anise, musk, patchouli, sugar and black pepper. A rich, balanced bouquet of rose, jasmine juniper & cedar. Gondolier: classic, masculine, old world scent of Italy. Unique, clean, and fresh!Ĭavendish: rich, aromatic Cavendish Pipe Tobacco, a classic fragrance that takes you back to a simpler time! Their vegan formula never disappoints, and their Crown King Kokum Butter formula is absolutely incredible! Douglas takes inspiration from everything around him, selecting the best vintage razors to reintroduce into the market at very affordable prices.ĬAD: a classic barbershop scent. Phoenix Artisan boasts a large catalogue of unique shaving soaps, aftershaves, safety razors, and other accessories. They decided to leave the cold, wet life of the east coast for the dry desert climate of central Arizona! With a new location they choose a new mascot, the phoenix: rising from the ashes and a fresh start! Since moving to the west they co-founded the Big Shave West, an annual shaving event that brings shavers, artisan, retailers, and wet-tubers together.
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History: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements is the brainchild of Frances Towle (former owner of Petal Pusher Fancies) and Douglas Smythe (former owner of How To Grow A Mustache).
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