Future Fiction
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements (PAA) is the brainchild of Eric Hodges, who's public persona uses the name Douglas Smythe, and his partner Frances Towle. The business began in 2013 and was rebranded as PAA in 2015. The brand is one of the most well-known and popular in the wet shaving community, and is known for innovative, quirky themes and designs which are often based on science fiction. In addition to whimsical and visually stunning artwork, the products are often accompanied by narratives which describe the origins of the product, how it was developed, or simply tell a story. In addition to soaps and fragrances, PAA is famous for its accessories, which include razors, brushes, scuttles, alum blocks, balms, razor blades, and apparel, with many of its razors and brushes prized for their performance and collectability.
Scent Description
Future Fiction is a sweet and luscious scent which opens with a strong burst of juicy citrus and honey, spiced with a dash of white pepper. The bouqet is balanced and complex, with subtle hints of peppermint and ginger adding depth and freshness. As with many PAA fragrances, as it dries down the woods become more prominent but remain in the background leaving a scent which is sweet, fresh, and slightly piney. An alluring and fun scent which feels young and modern, Future Fiction is a great summertime fragrance which can be worn almost anytime, on any occasion, including date night.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
7
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Soft Oriental
Suitability
Work, Home, Evening, Daytime, Date Night
Inspiration
Unique
Country of Origin
USA
Menthol
Non-menthol
Companion Products
EDP, Bar Soap, Balm, Splash, Deodorant, Solid Cologne, Hair Wax, Beard Balm
Base Description
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements’ (PAA) latest soap base is CK-6, a vegan formula which Douglas Smythe describes as a “Mystical Trifecta of Slick”. The self-described three key ingredients are Bacuri Butter, Cupuacu Butter, and Murumuru Butter, which are blended with Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter and Glycerin. The result is a soap which creates a voluminous lather with exceptional cushion and a consistency reminiscent of dense cottage cheese, categorized by ShaveSplash as Textured. Slickness is above average, and stability is strong.
Lather Properties
Cushion
9
Density
7
Slickness
6
Stability
Lather Type
8
Textured
Base Type
Base Name
Vegan
CK-6
Skin Food
Glycerin, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Jojoba Oil, Bacuri Butter, Murumuru Butter
Top Notes
Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon, White Peppper, Honey Amber
Heart Notes
Peppermint, Sage, Pine, Ginger
Base Notes
White Musk, Vetiver, Hiba Wood
IIngredients
Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, Astrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, Platonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]