SOTD by u/Tetriside

u/Tetriside posted on 2023-07-23 16:11:09-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

July 23, 2023 – “What IS that enchanting aroma?”

  • Brush: That Darn Rob White w/ Blue Ferule w/ Fanchurian
  • Razor: RazoRock Lupo SS .72
  • Blade: Wizamet (14)
  • Lather: Zingari – Mousse Illuminee
  • Post Shave: Zingari – Mousse Illuminee
  • Fragrance: Rogue Perfumery – Mousse Illuminee

Challenge: way too much soap. Not my best work 🙁.

Someone sent me a smoosh of this soap last year. I loved it, and ended up accumulating the trifecta over time. I received the soap as a birthday gift and everyone who smelled it really liked it. Soon after, I bought the soap and then ended up getting myself the fragrance for Christmas. It’s garnered multiple compliments.

I used the fragrance before I left the house early this morning. I didn’t have time to shave until later in the day. Below are my thoughts on the fragrance.

#FOF

Mousse Illuminee is striking. It is dark and seductive and has an air of mystery about it. At first it smells mossy with a tonka-like smokiness and a cumin-like spice. Given some time to dry down, a prominent civet note makes itself known. I feel foolish for not picking it out sooner. Lavender is faint but present. florals are kept to a minimum. Once it gets down to base notes, the civet is faint, leaving mostly moss and bit of tonka.

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This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Lather Games 2023
  2. Feats of Fragrance 2023