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.