The Novelist
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
Although many tobacco-vanilla fragrances have been popular throughout the 20th century, including Caron Tabac Blond in 1919 and Guerlain Habit Rouge in 1965, the scent which has come to define the genre is Tom Ford's Tabacco Vanille from 2007, famous for its warm, spicy, and slightly gourmand characteristics. Yet even with such venerable predecessors, Ariana & Evan's The Novelist makes a strong contribution by introducing orange blossom, iris, and juniper to the mix which adds a juicy sweetness, further amplifying the vanilla and adding an air of whimsy which is both youthful and modern. For a fresh take on a time-tested classic, The Novelist is a succulent and loamy fragrance which is warm, comforting, and masculine. Although, it can be worn in almost any setting, its strength and sultriness might be assertive for a work setting.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
8
Inspiration
Histoires de Parfums 1899
Suitability
Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
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
Bergamot, Juniper, Pepper
Heart Notes
Orange Blossom, Iris
Base Notes
Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver
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 ( combination of plant sugars and fatty acids derived from palm and coconut oils for silkier feel and as a natural preservative).