Scent Description
Sometimes a fragrance is greater than the sum of its parts. There are no soloists vying for attention; instead, the composition functions as a true ensemble in which every note is elevated together. Such is the case with Ariana & Evans Woods & Spice. A sun-lit opening of juicy clementine and perfumed orange blossom is warmed by the peppered brightness of elemi and the savory richness of saffron, all resting on a supple suede cushion of castoreum and threaded with the subtle smokiness of guaiac wood and agarwood (oud). The result is an intoxicating, sweet, and alluring tapestry of sensations—comforting and seductive, yet still playful and light, skirting the edge of gourmand. Perfect for the cooler days of autumn and winter and appropriate in almost any setting, it speaks to holidays and hearths, the familiar and the exotic, and is fresh, casual, and easy to wear.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Clementine, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Saffron, Elemi, Castorium, Vanilla
Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Cedar, Mohagany
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: 9/10
Longevity: 8/10
Scent Family: Oriental
Subtype: Woody 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: Glycerin, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beer, Avocado Oil, Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Palm Fruit, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Agave, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acids
Notes
Top Notes: Clementine, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Saffron, Elemi, Castorium, Vanilla
Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Cedar, Mohagany
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), Caprae Lac (Goat Milk) Powder, 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: 9/10
Longevity: 8/10
Inspiration: Unique
Suitability: Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family: Oriental
Subtype: Woody Oriental
Mentholation: Non-Menthol
Country: USA
Price: $$$
Companion Products: Shave Soap, EDP
Skin Food: Aloe, Glycerin, Rose Water, Calendula, Chamomile Water, White Willow Bark, Vitamin E, Plantain Leaves, Red Clover
Notes
Top Notes: Clementine, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Saffron, Elemi, Castorium, Vanilla
Base Notes: Guaic Wood, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Cedar, Mohagany
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, SD 40B Alcohol, Rose Hydrosol, Calendula Extract , Red Clover Extract, Chamomile, Plantain Leaves, White Willow Bark, Vitamin E, 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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