{"title":"Solid Cologne","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"john-frum-epic-solid-cologne-the-future-of-musk","title":"John Frum Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | The Future of Musk!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wow, the most AMAZING scent from PAA ever in my opinion. Douglas Smythe this is a Grand Slam!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e ~\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRuss Miller, Customer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sicilian Cedrat, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vetiver, White Musk \u0026amp; Animalic Musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Scent Profile Lasts Longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Lasts Longer, A Little Goes A Long Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels better than any bottle of splash or spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are like me and can't walk by a puck of soap without opening it and stealing a sniff, Solid Cologne is meant for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/john-frum-line\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE John Frum Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE John Frum Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22501567037488,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/john-frum-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-the-future-of-musk-145593.jpg?v=1726347505"},{"product_id":"atomic-age-bay-rum-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Atomic Age Bay Rum Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil!","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAtomic Age Bay Rum - It's About Evolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust a few things that make \u003cem\u003eAtomic \u003c\/em\u003ea very different Kind of Bay Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Years in development \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharred Oak Barrel Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade w\/ 100% Essential Oils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenix-shaving.trk.klaviyomail.com\/wf\/click?upn=93ABcmp7K06SInJNkrTdwmyizmVX88I5rK6yCF2XXofbEOXgoxtUQL0Vi1XU6atqrA2ZKThBk69Dy8IluPjgJOAyJq0PU5UYt3Ozyb5zIdQBff44mOzmmf-2FIowS5nOmq-2BC4PpK5Xh5EAcJWTICkTYg-3D-3D_Kanvpc5YzaNjc5ILaBOM2dEVcSI9vP-2B9qr8BAQQpNwiIXdi97VtLBPE3CHaSZxt88mJ7QuNH23eHR1zM-2Fej9GSziHkuelsKjWYNelebBUg-2F2Uv59S5d6q0FwgXc0zrLsas-2BIRN5hjoL5pB8y-2Fy7ZfucUXdW2fovf-2F8msdDmb1kqw96j7KK4NFZ5EvD3qyt0MtEiacxLBjZJ4hwxyNCQnyCvlsfxbLgCLz2JklGdRoKoimNdpUz7Z6nY4zkTAm03kFbt9Wa50S9UV8WBcywgzZzFFyV1G30phB7THpqUzhG5D7tQEaMwoBf7XLtsaBgcdkolWzeAJXdyBm3Nl4qVGp1euIiyxFtKKzLZpZJB-2Bd18-3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMade with West Indian Bay Hydrosol\u003c\/a\u003e, Seaweed Extract, Liquid Silk (non-animal source), \u0026amp; Aloe Vera \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"When you tell everybody that you don't like bay rum and Douglas Smythe makes a liar out of you...this stuff is killer!\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ Kenny Comeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/atomic-age-bay-rum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Atomic Age Bay Rum Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtomic Age Bay Rum has been over 5 years in the making, possibly 15-20 if you take into consideration my years prior being a Bay Rum wearer and connoisseur!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile it's certainly true West Indian Bay on it's own, already smells swell, it just has so much untapped scent potential that really needs to be worked and tweaked into a harmonious blend...to just ignore this is a disservice and a crime. Being the star of the show Bay needs a good cast of supporting \u003cem\u003eactors\u003c\/em\u003e to lift it up and diffuse some of its rougher qualities, like any good perfume or performer! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Introducing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esupporting cast:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSelect West Indian Herbs, Spices \u0026amp; Citrus Notes suspended in a harmonious golden ratio.]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy mission; Create \u003cstrong\u003ethe BEST Bay Rum on the planet\u003c\/strong\u003e...lofty I know and possibly a tad dramatic, But I DID IT! I kid you not, I actually believe \u003cstrong\u003eAtomic Age Bay Rum is the last Bay Rum people will ever buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Scent Profile Lasts Longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Lasts Longer, A Little Goes A Long Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels better than any bottle of splash or spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are like me and can't walk by a puck of soap without opening it and stealing a sniff, Solid Cologne is meant for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Jar Add on is 20ml (.67oz) plastic jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Essential Oils \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23104624951344,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atomic-age-bay-rum-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-278796.jpg?v=1726346820"},{"product_id":"meta-nectar-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-traditional-attar","title":"Meta Nectar Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Traditional Attar","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf any of our scents were the most fitting for the Solid Cologne treatment, Meta Nectar is the one!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA complex blend of Orange Blossom, Honey, and Vanilla; manly and mystical. Other supporting notes include: Palmarosa, Gurjum Balsam, Patchouli, Bergamot \u0026amp; Cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/meta-nectar\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Meta Nectar Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Meta Nectar Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhat is this Meta Nectar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt really gives me great pleasure to bring back Meta Nectar once again. This stuff is truly intoxicating and mystical. Meta Nectar was originally released in 2013 and immediately gained a cult following, sadly it seemed to be eclipsed by a lot of our other scents, not to mention, Western Society really isn't familiar with Attars...\u003cem\u003ethere's an Atari joke in here somewhere.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttar is an ancient, intoxicating blend of flowers, herbs and spices going back over 5000 years! Our Meta-Nectar blend adds an even more meditative parallel to what wet shaving already is to us all. A magically, complex blend of Orange Blossom, Honey, and Vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23104632586288,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/meta-nectar-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-traditional-attar-430062.jpg?v=1726347550"},{"product_id":"future-fiction-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Future Fiction Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"109\" width=\"396\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-07-30_at_5.29.25_PM_large.png?v=1564532999\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus (Lemon, Bergamot \u0026amp; Mandarin Orange), White Musk, Jamaican Ginger, White Pepper, Haitian Vetiver, Hiba Wood, Honey Amber, Black Sage, Peppermint, Jerusalem Pine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/future-fiction-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Future Fiction Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis will be one of your go to scents this summer I swear!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLooking for something fresh with a little zing? If so, Future Fiction could be the scent for you this season my friend!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Jar Add on is 20ml (.67oz) plastic jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Beeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23137340457008,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/future-fiction-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-601946.jpg?v=1726347361"},{"product_id":"copalli-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic","title":"Copalli Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Resinous, Ambrosial \u0026 Balsamic","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Copal Forward, with a kiss of Palo Santo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003eEthereal, Aromatic, Resinous, Ambrosial and Balsamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/copalli-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Copalli\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003eFind The Entire Copalli Line ==== HERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29158207488048,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/copalli-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic-908262.jpg?v=1726347111"},{"product_id":"solstice-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-the-soul-of-the-desert","title":"Solstice Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | The Soul of the Desert","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis my friends is what a lot of you fine folks have been waiting for, Solstice Solid Cologne! I mean, aside from your emails and PMs, Solstice was practically made for this treatment! This is going to be a fun read so enjoy!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, Rose Absolute and Benzoin Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Solstice*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Solstice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind The Entire Solstice Collection ===\u0026gt; Here!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone of the most epic scents. What a fantastic line!\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRodrigo Zedán,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eParagon Shaving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Sage_Stuff_medium.jpeg?v=1532628186\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut What is Solstice Doug?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e - The word sage or salvia comes from the Latin word salvare, which means \"To Heal.” Sage has long been used in “smudging” ceremonies to promote purification, protection, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Sage or White Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sacred herbs among Native Americans used to purify the mind, body and spirit before prayer, meditation, ritual or ceremony and to purify sacred items such as pipes, bowls, and eagle feathers. The scent of desert sage is somewhat sharp, clean, light and refreshing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCedar\u003c\/strong\u003e was offered to the fire to \u003cem\u003esmudge\u003c\/em\u003e the sweat lodge and people. Its smoke is wafted to ward away sickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetgrass\u003c\/strong\u003e is excellent for centering ourselves. Sweetgrass is a rare grass which is found growing wild in very few places; Sweet grass grows high in the Rocky Mountains. It is said this grass never dies. It is one of those great smells reminding us of the mountains and open air.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBENZOIN GUM RESIN \u003c\/b\u003ewas\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eu\u003cspan color=\"black\"\u003esed for purification and prosperity. Often used as a base for incense blends. An antiseptic, cleanses the lungs, strengthens the mind, burned for knowledge, and peace. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, Rose Absolute and Benzoin Resin, a mystical power-pack for sure. Similar concoctions have been used universally across the globe in many a religious rite, purification, temple and church alike. At the end of the day us humans are really not so different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ok, but now...\u003cem\u003eWhat is Solid Cologne?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30230299246640,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/solstice-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-the-soul-of-the-desert-893228.jpg?v=1726347822"},{"product_id":"chocolate-bourbon-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-alluring-masculine-intoxicating","title":"The Beach Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Classic 80's Beach Nostalgia","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It's not just one thing like salt or tanning lotion, but a complex blend of ozone, sand, organic matter, an ice cream truck, Bo Derek, a cocktail, even the sounds of Sade's \"Smooth Operator\" blasting out of the stereo system of the cabana. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE The Beach! Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/the-beach\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE The Beach! Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31563149344816,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/the-beach-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-80s-beach-nostalgia-837348.jpg?v=1726347887"},{"product_id":"agharta-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-high-energy-musk","title":"AGHARTA Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Inner Earth Barbershop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talc, Ambergris, Amyris, French Vanilla Bean, Japanese Sandalwood, Cedar and Oak Moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/agharta-collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Agharta Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAGHARTA is one of our most EPIC, Classic Original Phoenix Shaving Scents...nowhere else on the surface of the planet does this fragrance exist! A darker, unique interpretation of traditional barbershop scent. Those who know, know...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eas above, so below!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31576781717552,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/agharta-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-inner-earth-barbershop-968724.jpg?v=1726346760"},{"product_id":"supreme-sandalwood-science-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-robust-aromatic-creamy-warm-woodsy","title":"Supreme Sandalwood Science Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Robust, Aromatic, Creamy, Warm \u0026 Woodsy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quintessential Sandalwood Scent \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A scientist in his laboratory is not a mere technician: he is also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they were fairy tales.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Marie Curie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScent Profile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Indian, Australian \u0026amp; Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood. Robust, aromatic, extremely rich, semi-sweet, full bodied, creamy, warm \u0026amp; woody. I find both Longevity and sillage are by far supreme in regards to any other \"sandalwoods\" on the market...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand you will too!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire Supreme Sandalwood Science\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Supreme*%20Sandalwood*%20Science*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLine =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Supreme_Sandalwood_Science_Ad_large.jpg?v=1551544185\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"314\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt has been well over a year now since I set off on my sandalwood quest, a pseudo religious path for what I believed to be, the ultimate sandalwood blend,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupreme Sandalwood Science\u003c\/em\u003e. Good things certainly take time, but it is time well spent when you find what you set out to and oh so much more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood has always been rather special to me, a scent I really wore the heck out of in college (and after). And I don't mean aftershave!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"She blinded me with science! Seriously, though. This SSS is incredibly rich and creamy with a depth of character I haven’t experienced before out of a pure sandalwood scent.\" ~\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Rose, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31581072556080,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/supreme-sandalwood-science-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-robust-aromatic-creamy-warm-woodsy-217470.jpg?v=1726347847"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-black-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-masculine-classic","title":"Doppelgänger Black Label Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2018-08-02_at_2.31.09_PM_large.png?v=1533245488\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: Fresh, Amber, Spicy and Warm. Aromatic with a hint of citrus, spicy warm and ultra masculine. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Homage to Christian Dior's Sauvage. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-black-label-collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Doppelgänger Black Label Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astros_large.jpg?v=1538243752\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Christian Dior or Sauvage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31588118626352,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-black-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-306678.jpg?v=1726347149"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-grey-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-an-homage-to-aventus","title":"Doppelgänger Grey Label Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2018-12-31_at_3.10.08_PM_large.png?v=1546294271\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Homage to Aventus by Creed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-grey-label-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Doppelgänger Grey Label Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astros_large.jpg?v=1538243752\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Creed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31588121182256,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-grey-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-147871.jpg?v=1726347234"},{"product_id":"gondolier-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-old-world-masculine","title":"Gondolier Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Classic Old World Masculine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAhhhh, Venice… Where History Meets Elegance in Every Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the timeless allure of Venice with Gondolier, a fragrance that captures the essence of Italy’s old-world charm and masculine sophistication. Just like the city that inspired it, Gondolier is a rich tapestry of scents, meticulously crafted to transport you to the narrow canals and sun-dappled piazzas of Venice with every spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenice, a city that has enchanted travelers for centuries, was once the heart of global trade, where exotic spices and rare fragrances flowed through its grand markets. Gondolier pays homage to this rich history, blending the finest notes to create a fragrance that’s as captivating as the city itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBergamot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe bright, citrusy top note that brings the warmth of the Italian sun to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose \u0026amp; Jasmine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFloral heart notes that echo the romance of Venetian architecture and art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOakmoss \u0026amp; Cedar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEarthy, grounding elements that evoke the ancient wooden gondolas gliding through tranquil waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoumarin \u0026amp; Juniper:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromatic hints that remind us of the fragrant herbs and botanicals that have been prized in Venice for centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitronella:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA subtle nod to the spice-laden air of Venice's bustling markets, adding a refreshing twist to this classic blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGondolier isn’t just a fragrance; it’s a journey through Venice’s golden age—a time when the city was a beacon of elegance and sophistication. This harmoniously blended bouquet is more than just a scent; it’s an experience that’s sure to turn heads and leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing one of our all-time bestsellers, Gondolier has proven itself as a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re navigating the bustling streets or attending a formal event, this fragrance will ensure you stand out with an air of old-world refinement and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the spirit of Venice. Embrace Gondolier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Gondolier*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"Gondolier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGondolier Line =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing one of our top sellers for over 7 years now, I can assure you the harmoniously blended aromatics of Gondolier is more than sure to turn a few heads...\u003cem\u003ea true crowd pleaser!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31605918433328,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/gondolier-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-old-world-masculine-461632.jpg?v=1726347410"},{"product_id":"boomtown-bay-rum-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-gun-smoke-leather-west-indian-bay-rum","title":"Boomtown Bay Rum Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Gun Smoke, Leather, West Indian Bay Rum","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bay Rum This Rugged, this Stout-Hearted don't come around these parts too often...\u003cem\u003eif ever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gun Smoke, Leather \u0026amp; West Indian Bay Rum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Another hit out of the ball park. Boomtown is the best Bay rum ever. End of story!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e~Tony Ferrulli, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                   Find The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Boomtown*%20Bay*%20Rum*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boomtown Bay Rum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoomtown Bay Rum Line====\u0026gt;HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31605927510064,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/boomtown-bay-rum-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-gun-smoke-leather-west-indian-bay-rum-630914.jpg?v=1726346942"},{"product_id":"tombstone-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-the-scent-of-the-wild-west","title":"Tombstone Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | The Original Wild West Scent!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunpowder, Leather, Tobacco, Geranium, Bergamot, White Rose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Tombstone Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/tombstone-collection\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Tombstone Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you hear the word Tombstone (Arizona), like a trigger, it immediately conjures up images of Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan Earp, and that rascal Doc Holliday on that fateful day, rugged, ready and cool as cucumbers. Maybe a quote from one of the movies automatically leaves your lips...\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ebut what about the scent?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only did I do my homework on old time perfuming for this one but I also even went as far as visiting the bustling little mining town of yore to take it all in. [8x!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat my nose picked up on was the heavy scent of horse saddle and holster leather, gun powder from spent shotguns and pistols of the reenactment, sweet \u0026amp; intoxicating whiffs of opium seeping from the canvas flaps of makeshift opium dens, tobacco scents escaping the mouths of the doomed McLaury \u0026amp; Clanton boys, and the beat up spittoons precariously rocking on the floorboards of the rowdy saloons. Then there are the sweet floral scents of the overly painted faced ladies of the night to consider...and last but not least, the complex, sophisticated aroma of Earl Grey steeping in a tea cup below the hung-over mug of Doc Holliday in his chair at the card table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The worlds second oldest and largest Rose bush is in Tombstone! The Lady Banksia Rose, white as snow and full with bloom every April! The scent engulfs the town every spring and has since 1885!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother Fun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e, I personally steam distill Lady Banksia Rose hydrosol from flowers from this very bush! That's right folks, our Tombstone aftershave\/cologne contains Tombstone in it's very genetic make-up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch like a gunfight, each note in the scent profile, like each gunslinger in the shootout, takes its turn and has its way with you. That added menthol feels like cold steel pressed up against your neck. So put some swagger in your shave today with a blast from the past. \u003cstrong\u003eTombstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eyou ain't no daisy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31624747450416,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/tombstone-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-the-original-wild-west-scent-238024.jpg?v=1726347987"},{"product_id":"good-vibrations-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-boardwalk-barbershop-scent","title":"Good Vibrations Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Classic Boardwalk Barbershop Scent","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-form--regular\" data-product-form-regular=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-form-area=\"\"\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"share-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"share-buttons--list\"\u003eA Truly Classic, Masculine, Summertime Barbershop Style Scent! That carefree and \"oh so sure\" scent of the 60's surf n shave scene!*\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"share-buttons--list\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, late spring tree blossoms such as horse chestnut. With a distinct woodiness in there, sandalwood, mahogany \u0026amp; rosewood, a light vanilla muskiness, a pinch of rosemary, a soft lavender \u0026amp; amber talc underneath, and oakmoss holding it all together at the base,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBOOM!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/good-vibrations?fbclid=IwAR2H1tOdT1d6mShiI9mV-NZlE5XK9B0Q3AcdzElu0z1Joq-dL7FAhBYGr44\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Good Vibrations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire Good Vibrations Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was originally the Official Scent of our first Big Shave event, The Big Shave West, held in beautiful Pasadena at the now no more, Old Town Shaving! The fragrance was such a hit folks demanded we release it to the masses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't already own this scent, you need to!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere was no \"Surf n Shave Scene in the 60's. But had there been, this is what it would have reeked of!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31637257289776,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/good-vibrations-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-boardwalk-barbershop-scent-478605.jpg?v=1726347411"},{"product_id":"coconut-bay-w-lime-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-tropical-bay-rum","title":"Coconut Bay w\/ Lime Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Tropical Bay Rum","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan Bay Rum Get Sexier?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(yes bay rum is considered sexy*)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coconut, West Indian Bay, Spices, and Lime. S\u003cspan\u003eweet, creamy and slightly exotic smell of Coconut wrapped in a Jolly Roger of tropic spices with a playful, citrusy Limey top note! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/collections\/coconut-bay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Coconut Bay Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBack in 2013, there weren’t hundreds of artisan shave soap makers. There were maybe five. \u003ci\u003eSeven\u003c\/i\u003e if you were being generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe shave scene was pretty tiny. Everybody knew everybody. Most of us artisans were still figuring things out in real time while the larger shaving world looked at artisan soapmakers suspiciously, like we were building radios out of coconuts in the jungle...\u003ci\u003eor something.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSome scents from that era disappeared almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOthers survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCoconut Bay w\/ Lime became one of the lifers. And honestly, I never expected it to last this long. Heck, I didn't expect our small time, spare room in an apartment operation to last either!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat started as a simple idea, adding coconut to a bay rum blend after a customer suggestion, slowly evolved into one of the most recognizable scents we’ve ever made. Then came the lime. Then the chamomile. (and then the Hedione in the splash \u0026amp; edp)...Then the balancing act of making the whole thing feel tropical without turning it into a novelty scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat was the trick.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBecause Coconut Bay was never supposed to smell like sunscreen or frozen drinks served in novelty glassware. \u003cbr\u003eIt smells smooth. Warm. Exotic. A little mysterious. A summer breeze blowing across a pirate island!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreamy coconut wrapped in West Indian bay and tropical spice, with bright lime surfing across the top like sunlight shimmering across ocean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the years this scent, like many PAA scents, developed a cult following of its own. There are customers who have worn Coconut Bay continuously for over a decade now. \u003ci\u003eThat’s wild to think about, no?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eEspecially considering how much the artisan world has changed since those early days. Today there are hundreds of artisans. Endless releases. Constant hype cycles. New formulas every week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYet Coconut Bay keeps quietly doing its thing in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStill one of our best sellers. Still never discontinued. Still sailing strong thirteen years later. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStill just killing it!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31664910041136,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/coconut-bay-w-lime-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-tropical-bay-rum-1521969.png?v=1781100380"},{"product_id":"al-fin-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-classic-original","title":"Al Fin Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Phoenix Classic Original","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAl Fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScent Profile: Al Fin contains the essential oils \u0026amp; fragrance oils of Rose, Bay Leaf, Lemon Myrtle, Vetiver, White Clover, Cypress, Helichrysum, Amber, Geranium \u0026amp; Tobacco Absolute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/al-fin\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The AL FIN Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe scent-scape of a dream inhabited by mythical beasts and beings. Ancient knowledge and magik, romance, a first kiss on a summer night long ago. Esoteria, alchemy and sensuality adrift on a breeze. Etta James on a car radio, a drive-in theater, staring at a night full of shooting stars from the beach where the warm waves lap like liquid tongues at your toes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Al Fin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31736385994800,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/al-fin-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-classic-original-685346.jpg?v=1726346762"},{"product_id":"cold-spices-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Cold Spices Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for a throwback w\/ a twist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Top Notes; Orange, Spices, Aldehydes, Sage \u0026amp; Clary Sage, Middle Notes; Carnation, Geranium, Heliotrope, Cinnamon \u0026amp; Pimento Berry, Base Notes;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbergris, Frankincense, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Musk, Benzoin \u0026amp; Tonka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMany folks know by now I am a Bay Rum kinda guy, probably going on 26 years, but not many know...I was once a wearer of Old Spice as well! That's right, this was my first aftershave at the tender age of 15!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can remember many a girl turning around in freshmen algebra or history or chemistry, to tell me I smelled of their dad...sigh. I had to jump ship fast!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut alas, Proctor and Gamble had their way w\/ the original Shulton formula and the modern rendition of the cologne is hardly a shadow of its former self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cold Spices\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/cold-spices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire Cold Spices Line ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Proctor and Gamble, Old Spice, or Shultons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Scent Profile Lasts Longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Lasts Longer, A Little Goes A Long Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels better than any bottle of splash or spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are like me and can't walk by a puck of soap without opening it and stealing a sniff, Solid Cologne is meant for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Jar Add on is 20ml (.67oz) plastic jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProctor and Gamble, Old Spice, or Shultons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31892137934896,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/cold-spices-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-558939.jpg?v=1726347109"},{"product_id":"speakeasy-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-masculine-intoxicating","title":"Speakeasy Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Unmistakably Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"223\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eSpeakeasy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"223\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eRose, Sage, Bergamot, Citrus, Wood, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"223\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/speakeasy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Speakeasy Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eSlip behind the velvet curtain and into a world where time slows, secrets swirl in the smoky air, and the night is always young. Speakeasy is a fragrance of spirit. Inspired by the golden haze of the Jazz Age and the quiet swagger of \u003cem data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/em\u003e, this scent doesn’t shout, it smolders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eA refined blend of bright bergamot and citrus opens the hidden door, giving way to the herbaceous sophistication of sage and a subtle touch of rose. Grounded in warm amber and grounded woods, Speakeasy lingers like a whispered secret at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eElegant and unmistakably classic, Speakeasy is a scent for those who know the password.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080708370480,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/speakeasy-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-unmistakably-classic-1345983.png?v=1752924544"},{"product_id":"rabid-banana-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-nostalgic-summer-seasonal-classic","title":"Rabid Banana Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Nostalgic Summer Seasonal Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverybody's favorite Banana scent is back, Rabid Banana!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f21e1e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f21e1e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, Nostalgic, Starchy, Fruity, Fresh. You'll be dazed and amazed where this scent takes you I guarantee. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt really is perfect for summer!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/rabid-banana\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Rabid Banana Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eImagine this\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: it’s 1986, your BMX is \"parked\" on the lawn, “Explorers” is on VHS, and you just peeled a scratch-n-sniff sticker that smells like pure happiness. That’s Rabid Banana. It doesn’t whisper banana, it shouts it across dimensions. Sweet. Starchy. Fruity. Fresh. Unmistakably \"80's banana\". Like your childhood memories took a joyride through hyperspace and crash-landed into your shave den. (Note: Rewatch Explorers tonight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoug, are you serious?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead serious.This is straight-up Laffy Taffy Banana, zero apologies, zero hesitation. It grabs you by the schnoz and hurls you back to Reagan-era bliss where every sticker, eraser, lip balm, and summer breeze smelled like ripe bananas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut why “Rabid”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this banana doesn’t sit quietly in the fruit bowl. This scent lunges. It’s an aggressive reminder that summer isn’t about restraint, it’s about full-throttle joy, laughter, dripping popsicles, and smelling like the best part of the candy aisle at warp 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32129235025968,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/products\/rabid-banana-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-nostalgic-summer-seasonal-classic-132720.jpg?v=1749890404"},{"product_id":"sangre-de-drago-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Sangre De Drago Epic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSangre De Drago is a dark, mysterious world, magic in a bottle, ancient, primal and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangre De Drago is a potent, mystical, alchemical blend of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragons Blood*, (Mysore) Sandalwood, Indonesian Oud (Agarwood)*, Benzoin, Tonka, Linaloe Wood, Spruce Hemlock, Amyris and Tobacco Absolute\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each note spinning in a whirlpool of Labdanum \u0026amp; Sage Hydrosol and sensual Orange Blossom Water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a leap of faith into the dark depths of Sangre De Drago and submit to the reverie. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/sangre-de-drago-collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Sangre De Drago Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Jar Add on is 20ml (.67oz) plastic jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32234382655536,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/sangre-de-drago-epic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-914400.jpg?v=1726347773"},{"product_id":"immortal-peach-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-shaving-summer-seasonal-classic","title":"Immortal Peach Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Scent Revamp | A Phoenix Shaving Summer Seasonal Classic!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Hail The Return of Immortal Peach!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Scent REVAMP*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eClose your eyes now and imagine the shiny, golden, juice-dripping slices of a ripen peach! Our most recent version of this classic captures just that and then some; beautifully rounded, sparkling, and even more invigorating than our previous renditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/immortal-peach-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the Immortal Peach Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMMORTAL PEACH: Back From The Grove!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rational Indulgence in the Art of Scent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmong the many olfactory configurations in the Phoenix Shaving universe, one has managed to transcend mere popularity and move into the realm of near-ritualistic seasonal necessity: \u003cb\u003eImmortal Peach\u003c\/b\u003e. Now in its \u003cstrong\u003etenth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e year\u003c\/b\u003e of consecutive summer appearances, this fan\/Shave Cadet favorite has become a tradition in its own right. Like all elegant constructs, its genius lies in simplicity refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConsider, if you will, the scent of a ripened peach: golden, sun-warmed, and dripping with the sort of saccharine clarity that could only result from the chemical complexities of lactones and esters. Now, through careful application of fragrance engineering, this impression has been preserved, no, amplified, to occupy a plane where memory, chemistry, and seasonal joy converge. It's also not of this world. (full transparency) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImmortal Peach is an alien life-form encoded in aromatic form, a sensory artifact of summer, preserved through the science of saponification and suspended in a matrix of EPIC. Over the last 9 years it has become a real crowd pleaser is no surprise. Reactions of pleasure follow naturally from such calibrated a design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeeper Than Just Peach. Like well-written prose, it has layers: brightness without brashness, sweetness with structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32304735125552,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/products\/immortal-peach-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-shaving-summer-seasonal-classic-938164.jpg?v=1746849619"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: British Gin, Jamaican Lime, Scottish Highland Pine,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Duke of Windsor Roses, Lady Banksia Rose \u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bahamian Orange, Canadian Cedar, Australian Eucalyptus. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Homage to Creed's Royal Mayfair!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eOh baby, this latest Doppelgänger is gonna really make some people extremely happy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-gold-label\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gold Label\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrance is not only very well known by the fragrance community but also possesses an amazing history\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etaboot\u003c\/em\u003e! Originally created by Creed for The Duke Of Windsor and for him only! The recipe was then vaulted away for 79 years!!! It made a surprise comeback about 10 years back as a special Limited Edition Frag and if the exclusiveness wasn't iconic enough,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe scent is AMAZING!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTalk about a summer scent! Talk about a must have. Talk about Anytime Scent, Talk About...well,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI digress.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLets Talk Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany have asked if we would be releasing our instant, refreshing classic, Djinn \u0026amp; Chthonic (Gin \u0026amp; Tonic) again this season and I had to keep making up something as to why we would not be,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand I am sorry for that folks\u003c\/em\u003e, but\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the reason why,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a frag with a beautiful gin forward note,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Label is it\u003c\/em\u003e. But it is MUCH more than that,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI promise\u003c\/em\u003e. A quick scan of the scent profile and you can see these notes were cherry picked from across the former British Empire! The palette is one of depth, pleasure and profoundness! The magic of this blend is refreshingly exquisite, refined and classic masculine. This accord will hold your noses attention the entire day through with all its twists and turns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete joy to wear. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Creed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Creed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312756895792,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-982108.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"awesome-sauce-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-an-italian-barbershop-classic","title":"Awesome Sauce Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To An Italian Barbershop Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eucalyptus, Menthol, Citrus, Lavender, Talc, Oakmoss. A classic Italian Barbershop Fougere scent. Woody, Aromatic, Camphor, Minty Green, Clean, Fresh and masculine. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/awesome-sauce-collection\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Awesome Sauce Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Awesome Sauce Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere is nothing more classic a scent in wet shaving, especially in the last 20 years, than Proraso Green Splash! The only real problem I ever had with this juice is how close to the skin the scent was when worn...\u003cem\u003enot a bad thing at all\u003c\/em\u003e. In fact, for a traditional aftershave, this is on point. However, the scent just rocks! I'm a firm believer in \"leave them wanting more\" but this was too much and I wasn't alone on this. Many folks over the years wanted a matching soap. I can hear some of you now, \"but there is a matching shave cream Doug!\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThat's kinda true, but not really. Though there is a Tube of cream in the line, it is more complimenting than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ematching.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMeaning, the scent is not the same though it does share similar dna. The cream I find to be menthol and Eucalyptus, and that's pretty much it. Great stuff still and will certainly wake you up in the morning but not a perfect match. Once more, this is perfectly in line in past tradition when it comes to aftershave and shave soap. Like William's Mug Soap \u0026amp; Aqua Velva often sold as a pair, and pair they do, but they are not the same. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiYuZXRqZnrAhWNB80KHX8xCcEQFSgBMAF6BAgMEAI\" data-hveid=\"CAwQAg\" class=\"rc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFans of this invigorating, talcy, memorable and masculine juice will absolutely fall in love with our latest homage,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwesome Sauce!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eShave On \u0026amp; Stay Groovy!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Proraso.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32327682523184,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/awesome-sauce-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-an-italian-barbershop-classic-455112.jpg?v=1726346880"},{"product_id":"diver-down-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-the-original-seaforth-spiced","title":"Diver Down Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage to the Original Seaforth Spiced!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markxi36c99u8\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Damn\u003c\/em\u003e, this has been a long time coming! Thank you for your patience on this too folks. I know since we began passing out samples this summer many of you, if not all, have been champing at the bit!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBOOOOOOM!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" class=\"markxi36c99u8\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" class=\"markxi36c99u8\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA deceptively simple looking recipe, yet I assure you, it's an epic, heady blend of spiced rum, myrrh, spikenard, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJerusalem Pine, a splash of lavender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand a dash of cinnamon. Not a true bay rum by far but it definitely shares some DNA! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diver Down Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Artisan Shave Soap Original Formula, Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 Artisan Shave Soap, CK-6 Shave Sticks, CK-6 Shave Mug Pucks, Aftershave Cologne, Star Jelly Aftershave, Eau De Parfum, Solid Cologne, Shampoo\/Conditioner Puck,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePomade\u003c\/strong\u003e, Body Soap,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalc Free Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, Beard Balm, Beard\/Preshave Oil, Vent Scents (Car Air Freshener), and EPIC Merchandise in order to celebrate this momentous occasion!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Diver Down Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/diver-down-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/diver-down-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire Diver Down Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32373790867504,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/diver-down-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-the-original-seaforth-spiced-771566.jpg?v=1726347145"},{"product_id":"hotel-cecil-solid-cologne-homage-to-the-original-burma-shave","title":"Hotel Cecil Solid Cologne | Homage To The Original Burma Shave","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Most EPIC Return Of A Lost Classic Yet, Hotel Cecil! An Homage To Burma Shave \u0026amp; The Cecil Hotel!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Talc, Cardamom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Kephalis, Sandalwood, Cedar, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Oakwood and Oakmoss.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/hotel-cecil\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #931522; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial; cursor: pointer; color: #e8e9ee; padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #dea1a1;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Hotel Cecil Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Burma_Shave_Road_480x480.jpg?v=1603667156\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Scent Profile Lasts Longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Lasts Longer, A Little Goes A Long Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels better than any bottle of splash or spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are like me and can't walk by a puck of soap without opening it and stealing a sniff, Solid Cologne is meant for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-static-product\" class=\"shopify-section product--section\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product--container layout--two-col\" data-product-wrapper=\"\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"product--outer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-station-tabs-app=\"\" class=\"is-initialized\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"station-tabs-0\" class=\"station-tabs is-ready\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"station-tabs-content is-active\" id=\"st-description_0-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"st-link-description_0-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32451746299952,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/hotel-cecil-solid-cologne-homage-to-the-original-burma-shave-195843.jpg?v=1726347499"},{"product_id":"cad-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-barbershop-scent","title":"CaD Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Classic Barbershop Scent!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaD, A Barbershop Scentsation! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"173ab4e2-d91a-4aa1-a24a-dc53564634ed\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many of us, the journey into the world of shaving began with a simple act of tradition. Maybe it was Dad, standing tall with a grin, handing you that unmistakable red-white-and-blue striped can. The hiss of the nozzle, the expanding, frothy white foam, and the clean, powdery scent that filled the air, it was more than shaving cream. \u003cem\u003eIt was a rite of passage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/cad-collection-1\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The CaD Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile the name of that iconic can shall remain unsaid, the memory is as vivid as ever, right? That first shave wasn’t just about removing whiskers; it was about stepping into manhood and connecting with generations past. And now, with \u003cstrong\u003eCaD\u003c\/strong\u003e, we’ve bottled that nostalgia and given it a new lease on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent Profile: Classic, Unforgettable \u0026amp; Discontinued!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTo us,\u003cstrong\u003e CaD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of tradition, a nod to the barbershop scent that defined a generation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTalc\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft and powdery, evoking memories of a freshly dusted neck after a barber’s careful touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose \u0026amp; Bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e – A refined floral-citrus duet, fresh yet timeless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOakmoss \u0026amp; Vetiver\u003c\/strong\u003e – Earthy and grounding, like the sturdy hand of tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoumarin \u0026amp; Musk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth, clean, and just a touch of masculine charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe result?\u003c\/em\u003e A scent that’s fresh, clean, and unmistakably familiar. It’s the smell of morning routines and fatherly wisdom, resurrected for the modern shaver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy CaD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBecause some traditions deserve to be celebrated. CaD is more than a fragrance, it’s a time machine. One whiff, and you’re back in the bathroom mirror’s glow, fumbling with your first razor while the scent of foam lingered in the air. It’s a tribute to the memories that shaped us, reimagined for those who appreciate the artistry of a true classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall in Love with CaD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned wet shaver or just rediscovering the art, CaD will bring a smile to your face and a wave of nostalgia to your shave den. This isn’t just a scent, it’s a story. \u003cem\u003eYour story\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExperience the clean, fresh aroma that started it all when it comes to barbershop scents. With \u003cstrong\u003eCaD\u003c\/strong\u003e, every shave is a nod to the past and a step into the future. Because some things, like tradition and a great shave, never go out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. 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Byrd \u003c\/a\u003esits in a barber chair on base. One last cut \u0026amp; shave before he ships out on what will become one of the largest and most epic Naval expeditions ever undertaken...\u003cem\u003eand forgotten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs his barber engages him in idle chit chat,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bibliotecapleyades.net\/tierra_hueca\/esp_tierra_hueca_2d.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdmiral Byrd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis already miles away in his mind, eyes a gaze in the mirror and out the window behind him. This would be his 3rd time in this far away land, and his furthest \"Jump\" yet...he feels a pull towards this mission, a drive, something calling to him...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/high-jump-47\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High Jump 47\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire High Jump 47 Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshave complete the barber slaps a mysterious, yet familiar splash on our heroes face and neck. The scent immediately brings him back...\u003cem\u003eHe shakes off the strange reverie and is ready to depart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*   *   *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/amazon_medium.jpg?8481763527916250539\"\u003e...exiting the chthonic corridor into the muted light of a rainforest a familiar smell engulfs the team...where are they? They are off course it would seem. One last glance at the overgrown Brazilian jungle and then back into the cave once more to find the rest of the scattered team... \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this mysterious\/Familiar scent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's origins are in the Amazon, Brazil, The resins that escape the Breu Branco Tree...or what I like to call \"The Barbershop Tree\". The natural, deep aromatics of Breu Branco scream classic man. Not indigenous in the least, but 30's, 40's even 50's classic civilized man. So much so it needed little tweaking in my lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Breu-Branco\" or white Breu, is a resin (or sap) from an Amazon tree, in the US it is virtually unknown but in Brazil it is used by perfume companies and as an essential oil. The resin itself has been used by the forest population for centuries for it's many beneficial properties. Churches and tribes use to burn it for it's aromatic scent with calming and concentring properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a top note of Amber to enhance the already naturally occurring Talc-like scent and a twist of Bitter Orange \u0026amp; Bergamot for color. Lastly, I treated the blend with a thimble full of animalic musk to heighten the primal, natural musk already present in the resin, to give shape and to anchor it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs exotic as it sounds I believe you will find it very familiar and masculine. You will immediately understand why it is part of the \"Smelltrack\" of our adventure! So join us now as our fateful expedition begins...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Jump 47!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32705758953520,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/high-jump-47-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-epic-classic-masculine-791406.jpg?v=1726347466"},{"product_id":"clasico-bay-rum-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-classic-original","title":"Clásico Bay Rum Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Phoenix Classic Original","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\" data-product-details=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis stuff is one of the best smelling bay rums I have tried\u003c\/em\u003e.\"~ Capt. Rob, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bay Rum Dairies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst off, I think my Bay Rum is the best out there...of course you'd expect me to say this,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebut listen\u003c\/em\u003e. I am a Bay Rum guy, when most guys were sporting Drakaar and Polo I was rocking Bay Rum. In fact, it was the lack of good Bay Rum soaps out there that inspired me to create my own shave soap back in the day! That said, I consider myself a Bay Rum connoisseur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost \"Bay Rums\" out there are made with fragrance oil, and while that's fine I find it limiting and boring. I mean, if everyone is using the same synthetic Bay Rum Fragrance oil what's the point? Where is the unique character from brand to brand? \u003cem\u003eWhere is the tradition?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith that in mind i chose a long time ago to build mine from the ground up by blending high quality essential oils. Then there is the skin food included...you \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWILL\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003enotice the difference both in scent and feel!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: There is zero Clove in our Bay Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire\u003ca title=\"Clasico Bay Rum\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/clasico-bay-rum?key=f435d9def2702c3f9e780f1cf72b94ec3ad5b1e35359ae03d804a35d3757ee58\u0026amp;fbclid=IwAR3-UMkHVFORxqARIZvKnToeqC-EUJ4iE8D-OrHyglmRQoL1dmdhs9nCgsM\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/clasico-bay-rum?key=f435d9def2702c3f9e780f1cf72b94ec3ad5b1e35359ae03d804a35d3757ee58\u0026amp;fbclid=IwAR3-UMkHVFORxqARIZvKnToeqC-EUJ4iE8D-OrHyglmRQoL1dmdhs9nCgsM\"\u003e Clásico Bay Rum Line =======\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32754145722416,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/clasico-bay-rum-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-classic-original-376154.jpg?v=1726346999"},{"product_id":"dapper-docs-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-distinctly-masculine","title":"Dapper Doc's Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Distinctly Masculine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoc Holiday was many things but one thing he was not was...\u003cem\u003ea slob.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday had rather refined tastes for a gunslinger of his time and known to be a rather snappy dresser, sharp in wit and style. Lilac \u0026amp; Fig, a classy scent reminiscent of Victorian times and something our outlaw hero Doc Holiday might have bought off the back of a stage coach that just arrived from back East. I envision Doc slapping on something similar before a long night of cards or an early playhouse performance at the Birdcage Theater in Tombstone , Az.  You may smell like Lilac \u0026amp; Fig but you ain't no daisy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/dapper-doc-collection-1\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Dapper Doc Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ify6aNbXz2Q\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39391950405680,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/dapper-docs-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-distinctly-masculine-143236.jpg?v=1726347140"},{"product_id":"harvest-moon-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-shaving-classic","title":"Harvest Moon Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Phoenix Shaving Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOud (\u003cem\u003eAgarwood\u003c\/em\u003e), Green Tobacco, Black Currant, Tobacco Absolute, Hay Absolute, Peru Balsam, Smoke, Spanish Moss, White Sage. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harvest Moon\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Harvest*%20Moon*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarvest Moon Line ====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico 1947,  Small Town Carnival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- A calliope riffs in the background, ungrounded as the untamed notes whirl like sand devils drifting, unguided into the twilight. There is an energy, a pulse, an electricity to the smokey, dusty, active arid air...\u003cem\u003ea charge, a mystery,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ea secret.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiles outside the town limits\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ean event\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes place, a mingling of space and time, a blurring of liquid reality, an accidental curiosity touches down. lost time on a lover's lane lit up, the desert seems to burn without heat...\u003cem\u003eto breathe without breath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensual mood seeping through the cracks of one world into the next. A saucer sifting through the weave of a bread basket, an innocence still as a gasp held back, riddled with questions; rhetorical answers, a blanket, a veil , festive paper lanterns festooned, a secret witnessed by a smug, conspiring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarvest Moon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"174\" width=\"248\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Roswell_New_Mexico_Aftershave_Cologne_large.jpg?6006656169042079659\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark and as complex as Al Fin or Tombstone, but easily as classic as CaD, Quite Possibly A Barbershop of Mars Scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOud (\u003cem\u003eAgarwood\u003c\/em\u003e), Green Tobacco, Black Currant, Tobacco Absolute, Hay Absolute, Peru Balsam, Smoke, Spanish Moss, White Sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39457071661104,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/harvest-moon-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-shaving-classic-267192.jpg?v=1726347463"},{"product_id":"fresco-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-vintage-old-spice-fresh","title":"Fresco Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To Vintage Old Spice Fresh Scent!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2021-06-25_at_4.25.36_PM.png?v=1624663617\" alt=\"\" width=\"549\" height=\"285\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2021-06-25_at_4.25.36_PM.png?v=1624663617\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbaceous, Eucalyptus, Citrus, Fresh \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cardamom, Spicy, Green, Balsam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Woody, Patchouli, Mossy \u0026amp; Masculine\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/fresco-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the Entire FRESCO Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/fresco-collection\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #237179;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the Entire FRESCO Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLike many, I enjoy a good Fougère, but if you follow what we do, you know my favorite subcategory of the Fougère family is of the Aromatic variety, simply called the Aromatic Fougère. If Fougère was a plain bagel with olive cream cheese, an Aromatic Fougere would be an Everything bagel with a smear of herb infused cream cheese and a dash of pepper that fell from Mt. Olympus. Better yet, how about a real definition?\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAromatic Fougère\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ea derivative of this class (Fougère), that contains additional notes of herbs, spice and\/or wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresco is a fine example of just this, an Aromatic Fougère containing Top Notes of Orange, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Lavender and Black Currant; Middle Notes of Rose, Cardamom and Lily-of-the-Valley; Base Notes of Patchouli, Opoponax, Cedar, Oakmoss and Ambergris. Herbaceous, Citrusy and Fresh; Spicy, Green, Mossy, Balsamic and Woody! Truly a beautiful accord to experience\/live. As one reviewer said to me in private, 'Wearing Fresco is akin to wearing a classic 80's adventure flick.' -- \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd I have to agree!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It has that old school spicy vibe with a little more smoothness to it. Damnit I like it!”~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Gonzalez, So Sharp David \u0026amp; Real Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uneditable-style=\"margin\" data-inner-style=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #fff;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #fff;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39585182974000,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/fresco-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-vintage-old-spice-fresh-scent-363356.jpg?v=1726347354"},{"product_id":"red-planet-369-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-classic-martian-barbershop","title":"Red Planet 369 Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Classic Martian Barbershop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eScent Notes: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSandalwood,\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose, Cedarwood, Amber\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRed Planet is an exotic, Sensual, Atomic Age fragrance that will stir up desire and mystery...\u003cem\u003ethat few can resist\u003c\/em\u003e. The vast expansiveness of the ancient, Martian desert-scape, the riddle of The pyramid shaped formations; Powdery soft woody notes dance on top of a warm, dynamic musk that surrounds a beatific floral accord, brightened by a splash of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Red Planet Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/red-planet-369\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Red Planet Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671754522672,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/red-planet-369-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-classic-martian-barbershop-104163.jpg?v=1726347734"},{"product_id":"droid-black-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Droid Black Solid Cologne | Homage to Floïd Black","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou Can't Keep A Good Scent Down!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTop notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of citrus, fruity, floral - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMiddle notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of patchouli, caramel, vanilla - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBase notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of woody, musk, amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMy friends, I would like to introduce you to Droid Black, our latest fragrance in a long line of homages to the classics! If you have not already guessed or overheard, this is a tip of the hat to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black! \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA traditional wet shaving classic!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e That is to say, a recent classic, not one that spans decades and generations as other releases in this series have done in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/droid-black-collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Droid Black Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack, now discontinued, had a short life that definitely coincides with the rise in popularity of traditional shaving over the last 15 years! This is both sad and kinda cool. I mean, after its release in Autumn of 2012 it rose in popularity within the various shaving forums of the time...and for good reason, it was good. \u003ci\u003eDamn good. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThough I have been a long time fan of the scent myself, the real fella behind us releasing this legendary fragrance is none other than Christopher David Bailey. Yep, CDB struck again! Long before this frag was discontinued he'd been hounding us to make a matching shave soap! It would take it finally being cut from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline up for us to feel obligated to make his \"small, achievable dream\" a reality. [His words, not mine.] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn my research I noticed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack every now and then being compared to Creed Aventus. I mean, I guess I understand the comparison...\u003ci\u003ebut barely\u003c\/i\u003e. It does share some similar characteristics but at the end of the day (especially during dry down), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack was\/is its own scent and what a scent it is\/was; Masculine, dark, floral, musky, talcy, futuristic nostalgia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eother long running Spanish Barbershop classics dating back almost 80 years, Black was different.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt had none of those classic barbershop trappings off the top. Which was kind of refreshing. Black is warmer and richer, something for the new generation of gents interested in returning to the traditional grooming practices of yore. Masculine, modern, and accessible as an accord but not in a cheap drugstore, pedestrian kinda way. I personally find\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack to possess a rugged elegance that is quite unique in the world of traditional, low cost aftershaves; A balancing act often tough to truly pull off. I say this with confidence too after all the feedback and support we’ve received from the many, many sample vials we sent out to our customers this past spring and summer. You fine folks \"Get It,” and we thank you. I also have to echo popular sentiment, \u003ci\u003ewhy would they ever stop making this? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSo, it is with great honor and humbleness we dedicate Droid Black to both you, our loyal customers, and the man behind this becoming a reality, Christopher David Bailey! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How Do I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance, Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA using US and Imported Ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet wt 1.5 oz (43 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39691919523888,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/droid-black-solid-cologne-homage-to-floid-black-782484.jpg?v=1726347264"},{"product_id":"sacre-bleu-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-limited-edition-homage-to-aqua-velva","title":"Sacré Bleu Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil |  Homage To Original Aqua Velva!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a fan of the Original Aqua Velva of yore, this my friend is for you!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop: Citrus, Mint, Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle: Floral, Violet, Woody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom: Musk, Sweet, Tonka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/sacre-bleu-collection\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Sacré Bleu Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Sacré Bleu Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's right, if you consider yourself an AV Connoisseur; maybe collect vintage bottles or go out of your way to order the European version, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSacré Bleu is gonna blow your mind! If your dad or grandpappy were fans give 'em a whiff and they'll agree...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eit's spot on!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSacré Bleu is a must for each and every shave den!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39780406755376,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/sacre-bleu-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-original-aqua-velva-914257.jpg?v=1736639411"},{"product_id":"enigma-machine-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-spring-summer-seasonal-classic-returns","title":"Enigma Machine Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Spring\/Summer Seasonal Classic Returns!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDare I say that this here solid cologne possesses a real, almost hookah tobacco quality to it!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[A Missing Part of the AGHARTA Saga]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Enigma Machine is back by popular demand and just in time for the spring\/summer season! \u003cstrong\u003eScentProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragaria (Wild Strawberry) \u0026amp; Ouldwood!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/enigma-machine?fbclid=IwAR0Q_3qjzI2jQbJZUbR_q5Uvnu3afU3VB1t5fgo-NvwYD2LgbP5RiaavdnA\" title=\"Find The ENTIRE Enigma Machine Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The ENTIRE Enigma Machine Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the Official Scent of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Big Shave West 2\u003c\/em\u003e so many years back and a tip of the hat to the Original Sex Wax, which was a most memorable Strawberry. That's right folks, the OG Sex Wax was not coconut, but strawberry! Mind you this was a \"tip of the hat\" not a scent homage. I did my best to mimic that rather \"bitch'n\" strawberry and stuck it in at the top of the scent profile. Then there was the Dr. Zogg's label design idea I also had to use. I figured at least one person would \"get it\". After the event I shelved the scent only to bring it back a short while later as, Enigma Machine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI swear, I was originally just going for good old fashioned sun and summer fun...\u003cem\u003ebut things took a rather sophisticated turn. Fans of Oud looking for something of this vein with a unique twist will love this blend!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInviting and Mysterious all at once!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"angel in white and the daughter of the devil himself\" to paraphrase Don Henley.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Enigma Machine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. 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Being a bold move that really paid off, it may have been Skin Bracer that actually inspired a slew of other more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emodern now classic,\u003c\/i\u003e mentholated, cheap, drugstore splashes to follow, Like Aqua Velva, Seaforth, Old Spice, etc.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou gotta love the trailblazers! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor the last decade this has been a constant request and I put it off and put it off but finally grew tired of resisting fate. Finally the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eshave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworld has a whole line to pair their favorite cheap splash with...\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eShave\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChaser\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlmost A Century of Quintessential Masculine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003ePretty safe to say, your great grandpappy probably wore this, and your grandpappy too...possibly your pops also, and if you are reacting the way I think you are to this listing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOU TOO wore it!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(and you probably stole that first splash from dad!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet ready to dive into this nostalgic classic scent like never before...FULL-TILT!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHonestly, utilizing this entire product line really offers a unique experience with this historically iconic, yet fleeting classic fragrance. Truly allowing it a chance to finally shine \u0026amp; develop throughout the day! Make New Memories Today with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShave Chaser\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColgate-Palmolive, Skin Bracer or Mennen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. 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A Tribute to Summer. A Splash of Cool Confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, Rosemary, Hespiradic Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmon Fruits, Marine Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar, Patchouli, White Musk, Rock Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/aqua-d-g-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Aqua D\/G Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our most requested summer stunners is back and breezier than ever! \u003cstrong\u003eAqua D\/G\u003c\/strong\u003e is our EPIC homage to \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e iconic fragrance, yes, the one that ruled the ‘90s and still tops the charts today. You know the one: crisp, clean, impossibly fresh. The scent that practically \u003cem\u003edefines\u003c\/em\u003e what it means to smell good in the heat. The scent that launched a thousand awkward first kisses and even more confident first impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAqua D\/G is more than a cologne, it’s a sensory passport to the Mediterranean!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink sun-drenched coastlines. Salty skin. Linen shirts half-buttoned. A Vespa ride through citrus groves. It’s youth, freedom, and a splash of romance in a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Little History...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the original hit shelves in 1995, it changed the game. Suddenly, men weren’t just reaching for cologne, they were reaching for a \u003cem\u003efeeling\u003c\/em\u003e. That marine-citrus blend became the blueprint for every summer scent that followed. But as the world moved on, formulas changed, reformulations happened, and...let’s be honest, it’s not quite what it used to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo we did what we do best: A Resurrection, THE PAA WAY!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(you're welcome...again!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\" data-product-details=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40247374577712,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/products\/aqua-dg-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-splash-of-cool-confidence-773035.png?v=1748675564"},{"product_id":"old-salty-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Old Salty Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Phoenix Shaving Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArggggghhhh, it be Old Salty! Fans of ocean-esque scents will love this and fans of Swedish Dream Sea Salt Body Soap will absolutely freak!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCENT PROFILE: \u003c\/strong\u003eA Clean, Fresh, Bracing Scent of Salty, Crisp Ocean Air Surrounded by Hints of Balsam, Driftwood\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; Citrus with Quieter Notes of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOakmoss \u0026amp; Vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/old-salty\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Old Salty Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was ALL Master Brushmaker Robert Carey of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zenshave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZen Shave\u003c\/a\u003e's idea! For years, Rob has been begging me to make this stuff, sending me tiny samples of their body soap...only for me to lose and never get a sniff of. (I know, I suck as a friend.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally during the Xmas Season (2017) the muse struck and I thought I'd surprise my bud with something he thought he'd never see,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld Salty!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Salty, like the Body Soap it's dedicated to is both Invigorating and refreshing with a kiss of sunshine! This stuff is sure to put a smile on your face!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS- If you are not familiar with Robert Carey's work check him out! He was one of the first brushmakers on the scene and he really takes it to another level, pure art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40303737667632,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/products\/old-salty-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-shaving-classic-707269.png?v=1750497434"},{"product_id":"clubguy-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-barbershop-scent","title":"Clubguy Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Classic Barbershop Scent!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\" data-product-details=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTalc, Bergamot, Lime, Rosemary \u0026amp; Spearmint.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeranium, Lavender, Pepper, Tobacco.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTonka Bean, Amber, Oakmoss, Vanilla. Fresh Citrus, Woody, Spicey, Green \u0026amp; Clean!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen someone says \"Barbershop Scent\", what classic aftershave immediately comes to mind?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYup, that's the one!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinaud Clubman is simply iconic. I could truly just end the description right there and get back to the links and drinks...but I have never been a man of a few words, so humor me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo point out a fact, This IS the place where Barbershop Scents and Fougere meet to mingle! Meaning, this classic frag can and should be classified as both! This is our 5th year for Clubguy so we thought a little face-lift was due. Aside from that, it is still our famous homage to this timeless splash! I have heard from many they prefer this to the original...\u003cem\u003eand I am deeply flattered\u003c\/em\u003e. All I can say is it is an homage to a Traditional Shaving Super Star...\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Hail the King, baby!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40358094209072,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/clubguy-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-classic-barbershop-scent-745085.jpg?v=1726347004"},{"product_id":"pineapple-bay-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-classic-summer-bay-rum","title":"Pineapple Bay Rum Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Classic Summer Bay Rum!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePineapple, West Indian Bay Rum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Great Tastes That Were Meant For Each Other!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Pineapple Bay Rum Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/pineapple-bay-rum\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Pineapple Bay Rum Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\" data-product-details=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho would have thought, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e: juicy, nectarous, slightly sour and a very fresh fruit note that evokes the tropical pineapple fruit...\u003cem\u003eduh.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Bay Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth, Refined, Complex, Distinctive...the way Bay Rum was meant to be!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt really is a nice twist or blend of two very different scent notes, Playful vs Serious. Like Captain Hook babysitting his 5 year old grandson!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinally\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40358096633904,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/pineapple-bay-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-classic-summer-bay-rum-361671.jpg?v=1726347722"},{"product_id":"tokyo-rose-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-alluring-masculine-intoxicating","title":"Tokyo Rose Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Phoenix Classic Returns!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rumors Were True...The Original Label is Back!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Rose, Cherry, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Oud, Amyris \u0026amp; Cardamom. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA throwback that's a step forward!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/tokyo-rose\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Tokyo Rose Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCome sit down next to the campfire as old Doug here shares with you a tale of righteousness and woe. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow's that for drama?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOk maybe that was a little too much but what I will say is, Tokyo Rose is a Phoenix Shaving classic and originally the official scent for \u003cb\u003eThe Big Shave West 3!\u003c\/b\u003e So popular it was that day that it sold out within the first 2 hours of the event! (As you might imagine, that didn't go over too well at the time!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe scent was inspired by Pasadena itself, original home to the first 3 Big Shave events; Roses in homage to the Rose Bowl and Cherry in tribute to the Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival (which happened during the same time as our event each year)! So through these two celebrations the scent created itself, with a little help from me. It's always magical when an accord comes together so effortlessly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAs you may have noticed above, Tokyo Rose is much more than those two harmonious notes however; Ambergris (vegan), Sandalwood, Oud, Amyris \u0026amp; Cardamom, and though supporting notes, they play a huge, collective part in the success of the fragrance. Both spicy and masculine with a subtle undertone of sensual playfulness in an almost Cherry Coke type heart note! \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSounds amazing right?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDue To Much Demand, The Original Label Is Back...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esort of?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIt's True, Shave Cadets! After observing much chatter online about the original label, we decided to bring it back! Kinda, I made a tweak or two but other than that, it's the same. (yet even more EPIC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho Was Tokyo Rose?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eFew figures from World War II occupy the strange gray zone between history, myth, and propaganda quite like Tokyo Rose. She was never a single person, but a nickname Allied troops gave to several English-speaking women broadcasting from Japan. The most famous, Iva Toguri, was an American citizen stranded in Japan by the war. Her broadcasts mixed music, banter, and morale-warping propaganda, turning her into a wartime legend. After the war, she became the center of one of America's most controversial treason cases, only to be pardoned decades later. \u003ci\u003eHero, villain, victim, or scapegoat?\u003c\/i\u003e More than 80 years later, the mystery of Tokyo Rose still refuses to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs For This Scent?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eI said it then and I'll say it now again, Tokyo Rose is Truly an American Classic, as classic as denim, Cherry Coke and white cotton t-shirts any day! A melting pot and marriage of notes like nothing else before or since, and a must have for every shave den across the land! (Trust Me!)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40366601306160,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/tokyo-rose-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-phoenix-classic-returns-5231478.png?v=1781274187"},{"product_id":"black-shroud-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-vintage-woodhue-by-faberge","title":"Black Shroud Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To A Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHold onto your seats gents, Black Shroud is here!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever before has such a scent \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e classic been dropped! An homage to 3 greats; Vintage Woodhue by Faberge, Dean Martin...\u003cem\u003eand even Weird Al gets a tip of the hat!\u003c\/em\u003e (Rather than explain the last one, I'll just leave it for the geeks to get!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eMenthol, Mint, Rose\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiddle notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eSandalwood, Amber, Spice, Floral\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottom notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eVetiver, Woody, Cedar, Vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated in 1938 \u0026amp; Discontinued in 1986, A Real Lost Gem!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spicy, woody oriental, both complex \u0026amp; lively. This timeless accord, like the original, features a bewitching dry-down from epic amber \u0026amp; creamy sandalwood\/vanilla sliding into a sensuous vetiver\/cedar finish. Instant \u003cem\u003eAmore\u003c\/em\u003e, trust me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Black Shroud Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/black-shroud-collection\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Black Shroud Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eDo It For Dino!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you didn't know, Woodhue was the only fragrance Dean Martin would ever wear! One whiff of this juice and you'll understand immediately why. It is said it was also a favorite of Cary Grant's if that tells you anything!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodhue For Victory!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1938, this is the scent American soldiers were coming back to. Where Aqua Velva reminded them of war and duty, Woodhue was the scent of pure victory! That said, this accord holds up, which isn't always the case with some of the other popular scents of that time. But I'll be damned if Dino's splash doesn't still kick...ahem, well you know what I mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a total honor to revive this wonder of the ages and reintroduce it to those who missed it the first time around! I highly recommend going to youtube right now and listening to Dean Martin's \"Sway\", Next watch his live version of \"Mambo Italiano\". \u003cem\u003eSway\u003c\/em\u003e is pretty much the musical interpretation of this fragrance, where his prowess and presence in the live performance are the physical interpretation of Black Shroud. Where words fail, these tunes truly convey the beauty and cocksureness of the fragrance. Perfect for night time wear or anytime wear this fall \u0026amp; winter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike \"Dino\", Black Shroud projects sophistication \u0026amp; confidence; a playful sense of being in your element and enjoying it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and\/or designer. This version is NOT to be confused with the original and Phoenix Shaving, LLC has no affiliation with Woodhue or Fabergé.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40593207099440,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/black-shroud-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-a-classic-867292.jpg?v=1726346942"},{"product_id":"cavendish-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-rich-bold-pipe-scent","title":"Cavendish Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Rich \u0026 Bold Pipe Scent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark Kentucky \u0026amp; Burley Tobacco, Cherry Wood, Vanilla Bean, Cedar, Sweet Northern Grass Tree Resin, Tobacco Absolute, Leather \u0026amp; a kiss of Smoke. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis my friends, is the Original Pipe Tobacco Scent Shave Product (first in shavedom!)! It's true, the 2nd scent I ever made and a personal favorite, being that Cavendish is\/was always my favorite blend to puff...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Earl Grey of Pipe Tobacco!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Cavendish*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"Cavendish Line\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCavendish Line ====\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCavendish\u003c\/b\u003e is a very aromatic blend of dark Kentucky and Burley tobacco, enhanced with the delicate taste of cherry and just a touch of vanilla. Reminiscent of a heavily fermented leather pouch of loose pipe tobacco projecting a round, rustic yet exquisite, sweet nostalgic aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40715118149680,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/cavendish-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-rich-bold-pipe-scent-163712.jpg?v=1726346949"},{"product_id":"son-of-honeysuckle-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-nostalgic-spring-classic","title":"Son Of Honeysuckle Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | A Nostalgic Spring Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our most epic, long running Spring\/ Summer SCENTS returns once more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomewhere, lurking in the garden of your memory banks at dusk, hanging in that perfumed, summer breeze of your youth...you will catch a whiff of Honeysuckle long before you see it; heady and nectarous, a little like jasmine tinged with vanilla. You know this scent well and the memories it spawns and will spawn with every shave to come! \u003cem\u003eWelcome to time travel!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Son of Honeysuckle Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/son-of-honeysuckle\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Son of Honeysuckle Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcerpt from 2019s Original Rerelease:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Fans of our original Honeysuckle will truly enjoy our latest variation on this Phoenix Shaving cult classic! Fran and I took a long, hard look at the original recipe and noticed some room for improvement, \u003cem\u003eso improve we did!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSon of Honeysuckle\u003c\/em\u003e tackles the more sophisticated side of the Japanese Honeysuckle Flower this year; a bolder, deeper, moodier expression of the true soul of the blossom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a blend of both Japanese Honeysuckle Hydrosol, Calendula Hydrosol, and Benzoin Resin, I was really able to add more body to the profile of the accord while not getting in the way of the original notes. This pushing and pulling of the scent made a difference in how the fragrance develops during the course of the day. Son of Honeysuckle really comes to life during the dry down. Fans of the scent will be astounded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40812329500720,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/products\/son-of-honeysuckle-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-a-nostalgic-spring-classic-431597.png?v=1748053178"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-green-label-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-and-epic-fougere","title":"Doppelgänger Green Label Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To An EPIC Fougère","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-02-18_at_11.38.34_AM_large.png?v=1550515135\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-02-18_at_11.38.34_AM_large.png?v=1550515135\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, crisp, spicy, smooth and refined yet rugged. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme really was instrumental in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic \u003c\/span\u003eFougère craze that took off in the 70's!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real mover and shaker scent in the male grooming world at the time, before Paco, men really just slapped on some aftershave and called it a day, Paco gave gents permission to really indulge in scent. This stuff truly is classic, fans of Barbershop Fougères will absolutely fall in love with this homage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-green-label-homage-to-a-classic-fougere\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Doppelgänger Green Label Collection Here!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Doppelgänger Green Label Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI must confess, I was not a believer in Solid Colognes until recently! Many times when asked if I would ever consider doing one, my default answer was always:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Solid Colognes are for hippies and little girls.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really believed this. I mean, I vividly remember my little sister getting some that came with a doll of hers when she was 5! I also remember seeing the stuff on offer in many a new age store on the shelf next to the incense in intricately carved soapstone compacts, lol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI assure you dear reader, my answer wasn't meant to be hurtful or mean spirited, and I admit I was simply wrong and uneducated in the ways of this magical stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what changed my mind you ask? Quite simply, it was the history. It turns out I actually owned a book on solid perfumes! I know, how is this possible? But it does happen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever I delve into anything I go full tilt and many years back, when I began working on honing my skills as a perfumer, I ordered every book out there! Some books were even in French! And one, as I mentioned, was on Solid Perfumes... totally didn't read the subtitle when ordering it, all I read was \"Perfume\". When it arrived, uninterested, I tossed it to the side, only to stumble upon it once more, years later, while transferring books to a new shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after the many requests from people over the years I did become more curious as to what all the hoopla was about in regards to the balm. So I put the tome on my bed and promised to take a quick gander at it before I fell asleep that night. That gander turned into a marathon session, a real page turner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am embarrassed to say I was way wrong, my previous exposure to the stuff was very limited, and I really had no right making up my mind to write it off so quickly. Solid Perfumes \u0026amp; Colognes were born out of a rich history and are totally different animals when it comes to scent carriers. I was looking at them completely wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact is, a Solid Cologne is a much more personal, intimate, and tactile creation when compared to say, an Eau De Parfum, Cologne, or Aftershave. It is not meant for everyone in the room to smell but rather those closest to you, as well as yourself. It isn't meant to live on the shelf in your bathroom, but more as a travel companion tucked in your backpack, briefcase, gym bag or carry on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is part of the history!\u003c\/em\u003e Back in the day, solid perfumes were kept close, often on the body, hidden in the secret compartment of a ring, or worn close to the heart in a locket or metal ball called a Pomander. It was always there for a quick whiff or application to the hot spots or facial hair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany men and women even carried scent boxes with them back in the day for inhaling while walking the fowl streets of medieval cities! Some of these boxes and compacts held multiple scents to be enjoyed one at a time or all at once or in different combinations. The sniffer could turn on or off the different scents of the accord...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's just AWESOME! \u003c\/em\u003eLike playing your own composition on a musical instrument. Scent for scents sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven plague doctors got in on the act and kept solid perfume on themselves as well. Many now know that doctors of that time wore curious bird like masks, the beak of which was stuffed with aromatic herbs. These herbs were thought to prevent the spread of the plague, and they were also used to eclipse the stench coming off the patients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you may not know is these doctors also came outfitted with a cane that hid a secret flip lid in the handle. This compartment held a blended, solid perfume that could be accessed in a pinch and smeared under the nose. \u003cem\u003eBrilliant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ancient Egypt, solid perfumes were a large part of the culture. An Egyptian  woman often wore what was called an unguent, or scent cone, containing the perfume, on the top of her head. Unlike modern solid perfumes, which are mixed with wax and oils, these ancient fragrances were blended with animal fat, and during the course of the hot day it would melt and anoint the wearer...\u003cem\u003ethat's pretty epic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could go on, but instead, I encourage you to do your own research. I promise you it is fascinating and will give you a greater appreciation of Solid Cologne and Perfumes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, with the weight of history dancing in my head I went to work on creating my own Solid Cologne, and it came out wonderful! Rather than dissolving absolutes, resins, and balsams into alcohol as I typically would for an alcohol based perfume, I carefully heated them, and along with the scent oils, blended them into the Beeswax, Shea Oil, Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find that, as the perfumer, the scent stays truer longer to the original shape I was going for. Meaning, \u003cstrong\u003evolatile top notes last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e and heart notes fade slower too! Base notes will last much, much longer as they mix and mingle more organically with your own body chemistry and natural oils seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Cologne is a total and complete departure from the chemical reaction one experiences with an alcohol based product. It is more like a harmonious alchemical marriage, than a quick burn and evaporate dry down effect. Very different energetics when compared, and don't misunderstand me, they are both wonderful, but again, unique from each other, and that's what I didn't understand before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the mechanics of application are different. Apply it once or revisit it many times during the day as a pick me up, no one will even notice when you do. There's a very sensual element at play here, like a secret with yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI really have to say, this whole process enriched me as a perfumer, I truly felt part of a greater work. Ok, it's getting a little woo woo, but I think you are picking up what I'm putting down, no? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's true, I really misunderstood solid perfumes in the past and dismissed them way too soon in my arrogance. If you are like I was, I encourage you to become humble and check them out, otherwise you are doing yourself a great disservice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40829047078960,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-green-label-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-an-epic-fougere-352993.jpg?v=1726347234"},{"product_id":"11235-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-the-original-edc","title":"11235 Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To A True Original!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11235 is our take on a classic, fresh, true cologne fragrance, with a scent formulation \u0026amp; history that goes back over 200 years....4711.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAldehydic, Neroli, Citrus, Green, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMint, Petitgrain, Lavender, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarthy, Woody, Herbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/11235-collection\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE 11235 Collection Here!\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/11235-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE 11235 Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFresh, classy, and a summertime favorite, 4711 is widely known and accepted as the original, \"Eau de Cologne,\" due to it's geographical birthplace and original date of creation, sometime in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.  The scent was designed to be fresh and invigorating, herbal and light.  Perfect for summer or when you want something a bit \"brighter\".  The citrus notes are anchored by musk and wood, allowing the scent to mellow nicely, and to provide a bit of warmth to the overall blend.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of classic, citrus scents will love 11235!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe're excited to bring this scent back, and we hope we can keep it around for a long time!  Or at least as a Spring \u0026amp; Summer Seasonal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40830679547952,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/11235-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-a-true-original-2393809.png?v=1778934970"},{"product_id":"atmotic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to-a-true-original","title":"Atmotic Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Distinct, Superb, Profound","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Atmotic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine a floating barbershop set up on the deck of an ancient airship and you will immediately understand this very unique scent blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScent Profile: Atmotic quite cleverly evokes the spirit of travel; Aged Oak, Dogwood, Patchouli and Ginger! Rich, Bold, Well-Traveled and Cultured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is truly a superb and distinct blend of EPIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find the ENTIRE Atmotic Collection Here!\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/atmotic-collection\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #07548f;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind the ENTIRE Atmotic Collection Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAtmotic was originally offered as the exclusive soap that came with our Shatterproof Travel Scuttle as many of you know, but everyone who tried it Freaked...for real.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople actually got mad that it wasn't available in full size, the angry emails were off the hook! 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It possesses a depth that is simply profound; robust, think 19th Century Adventurist!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How DO I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance \u0026amp; Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 1.5 oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.button {\n   background-color: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n   font-size: 16px;\n   padding: 10px 30px;\n   text-align: center;\n   display: inline-block;\n   text-decoration: none;\n}\n.button:hover {\n   background: #f59542;\n   color: #f59542;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40870439026736,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atmotic-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-distinct-superb-profound-570959.jpg?v=1726346818"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-plum-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil-homage-to","title":"Doppelgänger Plum Solid Cologne | Contains Prickly Pear Oil | Homage To A Discontinued Masterpiece","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing Doppelgänger Plum!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoppelganger Plum, our latest homage to the much sought-after, discontinued Plum Japonais by Tom Ford is now at hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elost and beloved scent, taken from us too early. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat's right folks,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoppelganger Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour latest Tribute to the much sought-after, discontinued\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Japonais by Tom Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis now at hand!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cinnamon, Saffron, Japanese Plum, Plum Blossom, Immortelle, Liquor, Camellia, Cypress, Smokey Oud, Amber, Benzoin, Fir, Vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow, please allow me to create the atmosphere in as few words as possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm, fragranced, tropical wind blows through moonlit, glistening, whispering palms while you slowly savor a short glass of the best rum you've ever had in your life. On this warm breeze, there is also a hint of mystery undulating in the air. The moon hangs honey like amber in the middle of the horizon, a trail of light before it slithering like a snake on the surface of the ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle waves can be heard but not seen from where you currently sit, lazily lapping at the shore as you people watch and sip, perched unnoticed on a corner table like a hired man absorbed in his drink, with an eye on the cyber twins in the corner, out of time, out of place, observing you, observing them, unlike yourself...\u003cem\u003eout of synch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming self conscious you turn away abruptly and scan the nightclub; dimly lit, scattered, dreamy eyed strangers sway to the sultry music that slow drips from the clubs soundsystem drawing you in. Then there is that scent; sensual, exotic, divine and seductive. You turn back to the corner and the twins are gone...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Anything is possible on a night like this, in a place like this.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnything.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the steamy, sensuous world of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoppelgänger Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the visions it evokes in my mind. For you it may be something completely different...\u003cem\u003ebut I doubt it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe music escaping the scene is definitely Sade's Sweetest Taboo.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrust me. (Infact humor me now and cue up Sweetest Taboo on your device for an audible version of the scent!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat said, I need to cast a shout out to Timothy Spencer, a customer of ours, but also a complete frag head! He is the one that brought this classic to our attention and demanded something must be done in order to rectify this cruel move by Tom Ford...\u003cem\u003ewho would ever discontinue such a masterpiece?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReally, boggles the mind! Maybe he never tried it as a shave soap.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHee, hee, hee\u003c\/em\u003e...(but seriously, Plum is the bomb.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edo the kids still say that\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe bomb?\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eahem\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper sophisticated \u0026amp; smooth, \u003cem\u003edare I say boozy smooth?\u003c\/em\u003e Warm, Spicy, Dark, Smokey, Fruity, Resinous and again, sensual. 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