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Abbate y La Mantia – Koké
A whole adventure is waiting for you.
TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Pimpinella, Rhubarb
HEART NOTES: Ginger, Animal Notes, White Pear
BASE NOTES: Vine Leaves, Tahitian Vanilla, Guaiac Wood
According to AYLM it is elegant, fresh, balsamic.
I described it as smelling like a wild animal in an abandoned garden. @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social's wife likened it to a rotten chewing gum.
And my axe!
😱
Moon Soaps Union
Union Shaving Soap is a sharp, cooling, and pungent take on a classic American-style barbershop fragrance. It's a step back into the 1950s when the hard work of a craftsman was not only common but appreciated.
Scent notes: Fresh Lemon, Soft Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber Musk, and subtle touch of Nutmeg.
There is menthol in this soap, but I would say it’s fairly mild compared to other cooled soap.
Zingari Man - The Stargazer
Top Notes : Snowflakes, Cold Mountain Air
Heart Notes : Lily of the Valley, Evergreens, Earth
Base Notes : Dry Woods, Deer Musk, Mate, Amber
To me it smells like walking outside on a quite morning after a night of snowfall. It's very lightly scented.
Excellent choice!
A little birdie gave it to me!
Barrister and Mann - Spice
Notes: carnation, nutmeg, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Inspired by Old Spice, in a great base (Omnibus).
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and sugar roasted chestnuts served with a cup of steaming coffee. A warm, super gourmand scent perfect for cold winter evenings by the fire - or anytime you want to remember them.