Scent Description
Lavender Noir is an intense and tantalizing olfactory carousel that marries the heady enchantment of lavender, jasmine, and geranium with the enveloping warmth of amber and vanilla, anchored by the earthy depth of oud and coffee. The composition is passionate and multifaceted—comforting and familiar, gently sweet, yet touched by a sophisticated shadow, reminiscent of a ripe black plum. Though assertive, it remains welcoming and effortlessly captivating, suitable for any setting from the office to an evening out, and is particularly well suited to the cool air of autumn. In a market replete with lavender interpretations, Lavender Noir distinguishes itself with true originality—an unmistakable standout and a gem within a crowded genre.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Oud, Pink Pepper
Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla, Coffee, Patchouli, Benzoin
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.
The Soap 🔬 Deep Research report
Scent Strength: 8/10
Longevity: 9/10
Scent Family: Floral
Subtype: Floral Oriental
Suitability: Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Inspiration: Unique
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Non-menthol
Companion Products: Splash, EDP
Type: Croap
Base Description
Ultima is a tallow-based soap whose complex and rich collection of butters and oils combine to form a luscious lather which is intensely creamy while still having structure. The impressive list of emollients, including Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Emu Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Palm Fruit Oil, provide deep moisturization, relieve irritation and boost glide. Humectants including Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Sorbitol draw water into the skin, aiding in hydration. The result is a lather whose premium feel fully reflects its premium ingredients, with high density, strong cushion, excellent glide, and solid stability.
Lather Properties
Cushion: 8/10
Density: 8/10
Slickness: 7/10
Stability: 8/10
Lather Type: Creamy
Base Type: Tallow
Base Name: Ultima
Skin Food: Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Jojoba Oil, Agave, Silk Amino Acids, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Kokum Butter
Notes
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Oud, Pink Pepper
Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla, Coffee, Patchouli, Benzoin
Ingredients
Sucrose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Persea
The Aftershave 🔬 Deep Research report
Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 10/10
Longevity: 9/10
Inspiration: Unique
Suitability: Date Night, Evening, Daytime, Home, Work
Scent Family: Oriental
Subtype: Floral Oriental
Mentholation: Non-Menthol
Country: USA
Price: $$$
Companion Products: Shave Soap, EDP
Skin Food: Aloe, Rose Water, Glycerin, Emu Oil, Calendula, Red Clover, Chamomile Water, Plantain Leaves, White Willow Bark, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid
Notes
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Oud, Pink Pepper
Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla, Coffee, Patchouli, Benzoin
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).
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