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 the workplace.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Bergamot, Juniper, Pepper
Heart Notes: Orange Blossom, Iris
Base Notes: Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver
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: 8/10
Scent Family: Oriental
Subtype: Woody Oriental
Suitability: Daytime, Home, Work
Inspiration: Histoires de Parfums 1899
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Non-menthol
Companion Products: Splash
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: Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Avocado Oil, Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Agave
Notes
Top Notes: Bergamot, Juniper, Pepper
Heart Notes: Orange Blossom, Iris
Base Notes: Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver
Ingredients
Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid
The Aftershave 🔬 Deep Research report
Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 8/10
Longevity: 8/10
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
Notes
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).
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