Scent Description
Kaizen is fruity and exotic. The scent notes include Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Honeysuckle and Green Apple, but blended together present as something more tropical and Asian, possibly Guava or Starfruit. The scent strength is light, and the overall effect is fresh, clean and a little quirky. Probably more suited to warmer months, Kaizen is a whimsical scent which is truly something different and could be worn in almost any setting, but is more casual then seductive, and most appropriate during the daytime and out of the office.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Neroli, Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Rose
Base Notes: Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar
About Ariana & Evans
Founded in 2017 in Ansonia, Connecticut, Ariana & Evans is the passion project of fragrance auteur Peter Charkalis, its name blending his own and his daughters’ middle names. Guided by the Japanese principle of kaizen—continuous improvement—Charkalis brings an eclectic, globe-spanning sensibility to scents that are bold, sophisticated, and delightfully unconventional. Standouts such as Baklava, Plum & Bliss, Chasing the Dragon, and Khalifa showcase inspirations drawn from world cuisine and culture. In 2024 he introduced Maullu, a premium line co-created with acclaimed Italian barber Daniele Maullu, further elevating the brand’s commitment to top-tier ingredients and artistry.
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Scent Strength: 5/10
Longevity: 6/10
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Citrus
Suitability: Daytime, Home
Inspiration: Unique
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Non-menthol
Companion Products: Splash
Type: Croap
Base Description
Like everything about Ariana & Evans, the K2e base is unique and offbeat with unconventional ingedients including Goats Milk, Emu Oil, Yogurt and Colloidal Oatmeal. The result is a rich, yogurty lather which is dense, has ample cushion and stability, and decent slickness. The soap smacks of quality and makes for a luxurious shaving experience.
Lather Properties
Cushion: 7/10
Density: 8/10
Slickness: 7/10
Stability: 7/10
Lather Type: Yogurty
Base Type: Tallow
Base Name: K2e
Skin Food: Stearic Acid, Goat Milk, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Aloe, Slippery Elm Extract, Emu Oil, Avocado Oil, Glycerin, Oatmeal, Castor Oil
Notes
Top Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Neroli, Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Rose
Base Notes: Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar
Ingredients
Acid, Acrylamidopropanesulfonic Acid,
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Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 5/10
Longevity: 6/10
Inspiration: Unique
Suitability: Daytime, Home
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Citrus
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
Notes
Top Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Neroli, Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Rose
Base Notes: Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar
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
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