Strike Gold Shave Kennedy: shave soap & aftershave

Scent Description

Kennedy is a fragrance which embodies the heart and soul of the modern young gentleman. Inspired by the iconic Penhaligon's Sartorial, it was designed to conjure images of a high-end tailor shop on London's Savile Row. Notes of Aldehyde & Ozone evoke the snap of starched cotton and a puff of steam from a pressing iron; Metallic & Violet the cool of a scissor and fresh cut fabric; Beeswax the tailor's thread; Leather the polished shoes and shiny belts; and Cedar and Oakmoss the paneled wardrobes and time-worn chests. Although it contains the framework of a classic Fougere, Lavender, Tonka Bean (Coumarin) and Oakmoss, it presents a more modern fruit-forward warmth. The bright lift of Neroli and airy clarity of Cyclamen are fleshed out by the spice of Black Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, and mellowed by the resinousness glow of Honey, Amber, and Vanilla. Emminently wearable, Kennedy is neither too assertive or too seductive, but instead casts an alluring net of fruit, spice and warmth, which communicates restraint, energy, and quiet sophistication.

Scent Notes

Top Notes: Violet, Metallic, Black Pepper, Ginger, Neroli, Cardamom, Ozone
Heart Notes: Beeswax, Lavender, Leather, Lime, Cyclamen
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla, White Musk, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedar, Honey

About Strike Gold Shave

Strike Gold Shave is the passion project of Frank Misa, a retired police officer and firefighter who began professionally honing straight razors in 2007 and later expanded into a full line of shave soaps, aftershaves, and eaux de parfum. The fragrance catalog blends original compositions with scents inspired by popular—and often discontinued—men’s colognes. Notable collaborations include releases with Shave Dad (Jelly Rings, Spumoni, Commando, Knock Out), Pasteur Pharmacy (The Big Apple), First Line Shave (Washington), and Tobin’s Throwbacks (Tobin Fetters; Lewis & Clark). Production has included in-house batches as well as contract manufacturing by Jennifer Marting (Mason Boutique/Decadent Bubbles) and later Monica Gillam of Van Yulay.

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Scent Strength: 6/10
Longevity: 8/10
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Aromatic, Fougere
Suitability: Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Inspiration: Sartorial
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Non-menthol
Companion Products: Splash
Type: Croap

Base Description

The Patriot base blends premium ingredients to deliver a high-performance, structured lather. Goat’s milk amplifies density and creaminess; castor oil, glycerin, and tussah silk elevate both primary and residual slickness; while kokum and shea butters soothe the skin and support lasting hydration. The result is a quality modern artisan soap with good cushion and density, high slickness, and ample stability.

Lather Properties

Cushion: 7/10
Density: 7/10
Slickness: 8/10
Stability: 8/10
Lather Type: Structured
Base Type: Tallow
Base Name: Patriot
Skin Food: Aloe, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Dragon Fruit, Chamomile, Tussah Silk

Notes

Ingredients

Stearic Acid, Tallow, Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Kokum Butter, Goat Milk, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Dragon Fruit, Chamomile, and Tussah Silk

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Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 9/10
Longevity: 8/10
Inspiration: Sartorial
Suitability: Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Aromatic, Fougere
Mentholation: Non-Menthol
Country: USA
Price: $$$
Companion Products: Shave Soap, EDP
Skin Food: Rose Water, Aloe, Witch Hazel, Vitamin E, Calendula, Chamomile Water, Red Clover