Chasing the Dragon
Ariana & Evans
Founded in 2017 in Ansonia Connecticut, Ariana & Evans is the passion project and brain child of Peter Charkalis whose name is the combination of he and his daughter's middle names. Peter is an ecclectic and worldly designer who embraces the ideaology of Kaizen, which in Japanese means "constant improvement". His fragrances are bold, sophisticated, whimsical, non-traditional, and heavily influenced by global culture and cuisine, with notable scents including Baklava, Plum & Bliss, Chasing the Dragon, and Khalifa. In 2024, the brand launched a new line, Maullu, a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Italian barber Daniele Maullu which focuses on premium ingredients. A&E's soap base has evolved over time but has always prided itself on natural and beneficial ingredients, with the latest iteration, K2e, including Emu Oil, Agave, Slippery Elm, Aloe, Oatmeal and Yogurt. A vegan base was recently introduced, VR2, based on Shea Butter, Rice Milk, Palm Fruit Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Sunflower Oil.
Scent Description
Chasing the Dragon is a powerfly floral scent reminiscent of a bygone age. The Jasmine and Rose dominate the bouquet with a second dimension present from the Coffee, Pepper, and Star Anise which add earthiness to the floral sweetness. The overall effect is a gentlemanly, sophisticated, and complex melange, which has shadows of the iconic Tabac. The scent strength is strong, as is the longevity. Chasing the Dragon is like a carnation in the lapel of a dapper, mature, gentleman. Maybe most suited for daytime, home, or work, but could be worn for almost any occasion.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
7
Inspiration
Unique
Suitability
Daytime, Evening, Home, Work, Date Night
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Woody Oriental
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
USA
Price
$$$
Companion Products
Shave Soap
Skin Food
Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe, Rose Water, Glycerin, Emu Oil, Chamomile Water, Vitamin E, Calendula, White Willow Bark
Top Notes
Star anise, Coffee, Pepper
Heart Notes
Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla, Bourbon
Base Notes
Sandalwood, Cedar, Oud
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Juice, SD 40B Alcohol, Rose Hydrosol, Vegetable Glycerin, Emu Oil, Calendula Extract , Red Clover Extract, Chamomile, Plantain Leaves, White Willow Bark, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic Triglycerides