{"title":"Woody Scents","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriental accords composed of warm and rich notes such as vanilla, coumarin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand labdanum ciste are emphasized by opulent woody notes like patchouli, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esandalwood or vetiver. Examples include: Balenciaga Cristobal for Men, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalvin Klein Contradiction for Men, Cerruti 1991 Black, Davidoff Silver Shadow, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurberry Brit for Men, Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, Chanel Allure Homme, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuerlain Habit Rouge, Thierry Mugler A*Men and Viktor \u0026amp; Rolf Antidote. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese perfumes with their woody middle note, are warm and opulent when based \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eon sandalwood or patchouli. Cedar and vetiver make them dryer. These warn, dry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand elegant masculine accords often contain a dash of citrus or aromatic notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sangre-de-drago-aftershave-cologne-with-oud-sandalwood","title":"Sangre De Drago Aftershave\/Cologne - With Oud \u0026 Sandalwood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWelcome to 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 \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. Take a leap of faith into the dark depths of Sangre De Drago and submit to the reverie. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eAs with all PAA's unique Aftershave\/Colognes you will find nothing but the best ingredients inside every bottle:  Labdanum Hydrosol*, Sage Hydrosol*, Orange Blossom Water*, Alum, Aloe Vera, and Glycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSangre De Drago Aftershave \u0026amp; Cologne \u003c\/b\u003egives you the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eprotection of a modern aftershave with the all-day staying power of a cologne...\u003cem\u003enot your average splash!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D2-MKuF31MM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alcohol, Labdanum \u0026amp; Sage Hydrosols, Orange Blossom Water, Essential\/Fragrance Oils, Aloe, Glycerin, Absolutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Learn More About What's Inside!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSangre De Drago, \u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural tree resin also known as \u003cb\u003eDragon's Blood\u003c\/b\u003e or “Blood of the Dragon”. It is extracted from a medium size tree that grows in the Amazonian regions of South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabdanum Hydrosol\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003ci\u003eRock Rose Hydrosol\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eCistus Hydrosol\u003c\/span\u003e, possesses a rather distinctive herbaceous aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Sage Hydrosol\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan\u003eWoodsy, dry, herbal.... A natural balancer, deodorizer, and cleanser, sage hydrosol has potential for many uses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange blossom water\u003c\/strong\u003e is diluted from the neroli essential oil, which comes from the bitter orange tree. It has a strong sweet floral\/citrusy scent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndonesian Oud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Contain a vast scent profile.  Beautiful oils. The Indonesian profile is quite different from Indian, Cambodian, and Borneo oils. It is typically strong in the mid-range, boasting pleasant jungly notes, fresh rainforesty notes, and most significantly, the smell of burning Oud chips is expressed so clearly in oils from this region. If distilled properly with high-grade wood, Indonesian oils can be among the most intoxicating of Oud oils, able to communicate a clarity of agarwood scent that is unparalleled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1093298397,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/sangre-de-drago-aftershavecologne-with-oud-sandalwood-559943.jpg?v=1726347771"},{"product_id":"solstice-seasonal-shaving-soap-sage-sweetgrass-cedar-rose-hay-absolute-and-benzoin-resin","title":"Solstice Aftershave Cologne | The Soul of the Desert","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, Rose Absolute and Benzoin Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolstice is a very magical, contemplative blend of aromatics, by default adding more \u003cem\u003estreet cred\u003c\/em\u003e to the \"Ceremony\" of Wet Shaving. A real aid in turning your shave den into a truly sacred space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The artwork was inspired by \u003ca title=\"Cathedral Rock\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathedral_Rock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCathedral Rock\u003c\/a\u003e in Sedona, Arizona, known as The Vortex to some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire \u003ca title=\"Solstice\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Solstice*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolstice Line =======\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6iJQcU2FYB8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving spent much time in Sedona, I can testify there is a certain vibe there, possibly just a by-product of the overwhelming natural beauty and the ancient, majestic rock formations. Being a special place for the Native Americans and their ancestors before them this seemed the perfect place to pay tribute to in the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there I picked the brains of certain individuals on the traditional uses of such herbs and resins, truly fascinating stuff whether or not you subscribe to all the mystical woo woo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Sage_Stuff_medium.jpeg?v=1532628186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Tahoma, Verdana\" color=\"#000099\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Sage or White Sage 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar was offered to the fire to smudge the sweat lodge and people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetgrass 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBENZOIN GUM RESIN was u\u003cspan color=\"black\"\u003esed for purification and prosperity. Often used as a base for incense blends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e DENATURED ALCOHOL, WHITE SAGE HYDROSOL PEPPERMINT HYDROSOL, ROSE H2o ESSENTIAL \/ FRAGRANCE OILS, RESINS LIQUID SILK \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(non-animal source), ALOE VERA, ABSOLUTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10364233089,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/solstice-aftershave-cologne-the-soul-of-the-desert-977005.jpg?v=1726347820"},{"product_id":"good-vibrations-aftershave-cologne-seasonal-boardwalk-barbershop","title":"Good Vibrations Aftershave \u0026 Cologne | Boardwalk Barbershop","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Truly Classic, Masculine, Summertime Barbershop Style Scent! That carefree and \"oh so sure\" scent of the 60's surf n shave scene!\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScent Profile: 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 title=\"Good Vibrations\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/good-vibrations?fbclid=IwAR2H1tOdT1d6mShiI9mV-NZlE5XK9B0Q3AcdzElu0z1Joq-dL7FAhBYGr44\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire Good Vibrations Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\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! 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For those that follow what we do here, you know PAA is more than about just shaving, but about an experience. Maybe a shave happening in our own unique PAA universe or your own shave realm\/dreamscape pieced together by stimulating all the senses. I hope that opening up a new jar of our suds or aftershave is like walking into a movie theater as the lights begin to dim, or discovering lost treasure, or listening to a vinyl record and following along with the liner notes. \u003cem\u003eI know it is for me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSoapmaking for me doesn't just end when the soap is cured. There's the story, the label design, the photos and artwork chosen to tell the tale, the research, the scent research and how they work with each other, the dry erase board, the clippings, sometimes even the travel. (Remember I'm the guy who drove to Roswell, New Mexico just to release a soap!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis approach, if you want to call it that, seems to confuse some, especially those that really are not paying attention. They see maybe bits and pieces, flashes and confuse it for something that it's not. With their mouths always full with critique they really never have a chance to hear what's being said. Which often says more about them than us. Often I am reminded of \u003cem\u003eFlatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions\u003c\/em\u003e by Edwin Abbott, where the denizens of Flatland are so fast to demonize, fear or despise something so quickly without understanding what they are actually seeing, \u003cem\u003eho hum.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIf it was all just about money, I would just make soap and save myself some heartache. This is what we do, maybe it's a tad eccentric, maybe it's art, but it certainly drives me day in and out and I am very grateful to be able to do what I do; pouring all my interests and passions into one cup. I wish that everyone could sip from a similar cup! So thank you again to those that \u003cem\u003e\"get it\"\u003c\/em\u003e and have stuck with us...\u003cem\u003eBut I digress. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AGHARTA Trilogy, AKA: The Shaver Mystery is what I believe to be our most epic yet! Not only do all three soaps thematically work in unison to tell pieces of the ongoing saga, but the scents are also interchangeable! Meaning, they compliment each other opening up a truly creative mix and match experience! So get creative with them in your daily combinations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for a little background. I am a huge fan of adventure, fantasy and sci-fi...I geek out to it, hard. The more obscure the better. One of my favorite authors and not too well known to most is\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Richard_Sharpe_Shaver\" title=\"Richard Shaver\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRichard Sharp Shaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cem\u003eWhat's in a name?\u003c\/em\u003e The man was either a genius or completely out of his mind! I was first introduced to him in my early teens by my best friends older brother. (Who would have guessed I would be a Sharp Shaver myself some day. T\u003cem\u003ehere is no such thing as coincidence.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis outrageous and sometimes perverse tales of the inner earth colored my adolescent mind and probably not for the better. The fantastical worlds he created were a well spring of endless possibility. What made these stories all the richer (pun intended) was that he believed them to be true!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI won't take up space with a bio on Mr Shaver but I encourage you all to look him up, absolute madness of the wunder kind! So I refer to this trilogy as The Shaver Mystery in an homage and in hopes of at least one person \u003cem\u003e\"getting it\"\u003c\/em\u003e...but not holding my breath! :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, that was my introduction to the concept of the hollow earth. From that point on it was always of interest to me be it fiction or theory, i ate it all up and continue to do so finding new material on the subject or revisiting the classics. Note, I am not admitting to subscribe to such a belief but in reverie I do often entertain the possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp until this point, the trilogy has only really been cryptically told in images and prosaic fragments from the prior 2 releases:\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/high-jump-47-epic-artisan-shave-soap-classic-masculine-scent\" title=\"High Jump 47 Artisan Shave Soap\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh Jump 47\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/strange-island-epic-artisan-shave-soap-sage-lavender-copaiba-balsam\" title=\"Strange Island ARtisan Shave Soap\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrange Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. If you are just tuning in, I suggest you read those two sales pages first and in order. Please approach them with a willing suspension of disbelief. Maybe fill in the blanks with your own whimsical additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeck, you could even go back to last years Harvest Moon Trilogy and start there! That was \u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/dixie-aftershave-cologne-contains-aloe-carrot-extract-liquid-silk-hedione-more\" title=\"Dixie Aftershave Cologne\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDixie\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-wow-signal-aftershave-cologne-w-alum-aloe-liquid-silk-more-3-5-oz\" title=\"The Wow Signal! Aftershave Cologne\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe WOW Signal\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand finally \u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/harvest-moon-artisan-shaving-soap-seasonal-4oz\" title=\"Harvest Moon Artisan Shave Soap\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarvest Moon\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/limited-edition-steeplechase-sport-crown-king-kokum-butter-artisan-shave-soap-4oz\" title=\"Steeple Chase ARtisan Shave Soap\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeplechase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was also an offshoot of the story as was Ciderhouse 5, supplemental if you will. Much like \u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cold-spices-3-0-artisan-shave-soap-lightly-mentholated\" title=\"Cold Spices Artisan Shave Soap\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCold Spices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a supplemental part of \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy. Most of my labels are telling some kind of tale and are created for those with eyes to see, sort to speak. I consider them pillars holding up the PAA Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I digress yet again, \u003cem\u003epardon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we get to AGHARTA, the journey is over. Up until this point AGHARTA too was propelled by visual snippets and lyrical fragments but from here on in I subconsciously, it would seem, decided to take a more traditional approach, a scent description that accidentally turned into possibly a novella. Sigh, this is so typical for me, nothing is ever simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI really did just set out to write, \u003cem\u003eI swear\u003c\/em\u003e, another fragmental description of the scent and the scene. This was around 7 o'clock pm last night and lasted till about 10 pm. I awoke today and was back at it sporadically throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI really wanted folks to be able to climb into the story with me and see what I was seeing when pushing and pulling at all these things and concepts; conspiracy, scent; painting with smell, mystery, soapmaking, adventure, label and artwork design, Douglas Smythe, and all that jazz. I really owe it to the lot of you that have been patient enough to play\/follow along and even do some digging yourselves, bravo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a whole wacky world out there still and I do belief there is much more to be discovered under our oceans, on land, deep in the jungles, in my labels (!) and as you may have guessed by now, underneath our feet! I want you to keep that excitement you feel welling up inside you as you read these words, it's infectious and should be shared and applied to your everyday life, it's okay to be a grown up kid and it's ok to geek out on soap, you already know that much. Be kind to each other and now lets begin our race of Good vs Evil, shall we?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPECIAL THANKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to the staff and rangers of Kartchner Caverns, AZ! I can only imagine what you were thinking when we barged in dressed for a journey to the center of the earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Agharta_Journey_1_Color_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMay 2016 - Deep Underground\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"VRIL!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas woke up kicking and screaming in cold sweats, nearly rolling himself out of his makeshift tent. Another hauntingly real nightmare that faded just as fast as it came on. In vain he tried to grasp at the fleeting images that playfully flitted in the dim atmosphere around his bed roll. In his dream they were being pursued, for what he did not know and by whom he could not see? \u003ci\u003eNo one could possibly know they were here.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eLooking around at the darkness that engulfed him and his small, sleeping band of \"would be\" explorers. \u003ci\u003eWould be\u003c\/i\u003e meaning: if they weren't lost they \u003ci\u003ewould be \u003c\/i\u003eexploring. It had already been over a month now of trekking through these mysterious ancient tunnels, getting nowhere, and almost a year since this whole misadventure began...\u003ci\u003eand how did it begin?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHome after 3 weeks of traveling for work he could finally sit down, just sit, nothing more except, maybe stare at \u003ci\u003enothing\u003c\/i\u003e, completely zone out. Maybe gaze at a door knob for a few hours, anything as long as it was mindless and \u003ci\u003eun-thought-provoking.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt had been go, go, go since the moment he boarded the plane out of Phoenix, nonstop wet shaving action! But now he needed to process it all, call his family, make a quick meal, unpack, pour himself a much needed drink and maybe pay some bills. Motivated by that last thought, he picked through the pile of mail that was spilling out of the drop slot of his front door in an arch; suspended animation. He should have had the post office hold it for him. He made a mental note for next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThere were a few women's catalogs for Fran, loads of junk mail for both of them and some random letters. Douglas Smythe was a huge fan of a good old fashioned handwritten letter, though his handwriting, if you could even define it as such, was that of a 3rd grader’s, simply put, \u003ci\u003eatrocious\u003c\/i\u003e. He knew this and it seemed not to bother him, if it did, he never let on. It did bother a few of his \"pen pals\" however but being who they are, \u003ci\u003ekind\u003c\/i\u003e, they never mentioned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eHe separated the junk from the obvious epistolaries and headed towards the kitchen to have a bowl of cereal. Over this sad little \u003ci\u003edinner\u003c\/i\u003e he picked through the letters and began to place them in the order he would read them in. He discovered among them six that did not contain return addresses and in a script he did not recognize, possibly written in pen and ink? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eTypically he would insert his prized antique letter opener into the upper right corner of the flap and slice the envelope open, but he was not at his desk. He could get up and improvise with a butter knife, but moving more than he had to was out of the question. So uncharacteristically, he gently peeled open the letter as one does when given a wrapped gift by a stranger or a new friend, so as not to come off like the impatient beast we all are. The envelope seemed very old and opened quite easily. Inside were two pages folded twice and yellowed with age, they looked to have been torn from a diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\"What the hell?\" Doug said out loud becoming interested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eConfused he turned the envelope over again and checked the date stamp, 1947, “\u003ci\u003eRight” \u003c\/i\u003ehe thought. Underneath the faded ink, a single 15 cent Airmail stamp was affixed to the corner. It didn't make sense. He then delicately unfolded the brittle pages and began to read what appeared to be journal entries from one \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdmiral Richard E. Byrd\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach envelope contained more of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ejournal entries\u003c\/span\u003e, entries that seemed to border on the incoherent ramblings of a man gone mad! When Doug was done reading and rereading the journal he looked at the clock, it was now 1:46 am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn, I wanted to be in bed and in a deep coma by now.\" he mumbled scoldingly, and then, poured himself a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eBut he suspected he was onto something big and digging into the details while physically and mentally exhausting, was always worth it, and maybe added a little more \u003ci\u003ewoo woo\u003c\/i\u003e to it all, at least at this hour. The entries not only described a strange ancient world seemingly beneath our very feet but also referenced a map. A map that contained detailed instructions, and locations of entrance ways all over the globe, but most importantly, a direct route to the mythical, inner earth city of AGHARTA. \u003ci\u003eOf course, there was no map included. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eHad to be a joke he thought. He finished his gin and tonic and then with a sly smirk, he mixed another and stirred it with his finger. Fran, his girlfriend and partner in crime, had been away visiting with some old college friends on the East Coast. It suddenly became clear they were obviously playing some sort of trick on him, and in his, by now, over exhausted state, had been sucked into their clever prank. She would be home in a few days and he would confront her then. For now, he reinserted the silly, probably tea stained parchments, back into their rightful envelopes. In doing so he noticed something odd. A strange pattern on the inside of the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAfter carefully prying it open and flattening the false envelope on the table, it was clear this was a portion of an antiquated, hand drawn map. In a few minutes and with great anticipation, he laid all six pieces out before him on the coffee table. \u003ci\u003eIt was a puzzle! \u003c\/i\u003eHe hated puzzles, ever since he was little. He always felt like he was putting together something that someone else took apart\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Cleaning up someone else's mess never appealed to him. But this time it was different, he was part of something, seeing something through, part of an epic tale that was still being told. Besides, it was only six pieces, hard to screw up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn it, where'd I put the scotch tape?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAlmost 12 months later Douglas and a rather skeptical Fran were making their way around the Superstition Mountains, East of Phoenix, Arizona. A truly spooky place and home to the myth of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Lost Dutchman's Mine\u003c\/span\u003e or so the story goes. Not as well known, Geronimo was said to have secret subterranean tunnels in and all around this place also. Tunnels that crisscrossed over into Mexico as well as other nearby states. Apaches would be seen in the Superstitions one minute and then suddenly, they’d disappear only then to re-surface a day later and miles or even states away! At the time this was considered great magic but over the years it came down that this was done through access to ancient tunnel systems that had been in place long before the Native Americans discovered them and put them to use confounding the white man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWith map in hand, Douglas and Fran found the entrance to what the Hopi called the underworld, home to the Ant People and what Admiral Byrd referred to as the Inner Earth. Rather than an immediate great expanse it was more of a corridor between two worlds and it would seem they had many, many miles to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e                           \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e               \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e                \u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Maria_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 1935\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eA world away and many years before in Berlin,\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaria Orsic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e head medium of the newly reestablished Vril Society stares out the window of the grand dining room of a Gothic era manor. The Vril Society combined ancient pagan and Eastern religion with modern occult and Nazi ideology. As in the days of old when great leaders and common folk would travel many miles to consult the oracles of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDelphi\u003c\/span\u003e so were the mediums of the Vril society used. But unlike in those days of old the common \u003ci\u003evolk\u003c\/i\u003e or people, were not welcome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMany high ranking members of the Nazi party were secretly passing in and out of the doors of this new\/old black church. \u003c\/span\u003eThe mediums used were all women with long, natural hair, unlike the popular short style of the time. It was believed the length of the hair functioned like a cosmic or psychic antenna. Antennae that would aid them in communication with the dead, the unborn and even aliens. Being the head seer Maria Orsic had it good, to a certain extent, in fact once removed, she was running the country. Aside from the most powerful woman in Germany she was also considered possibly, the most beautiful, a fact she knew well and put to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                                           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn on Hallow's Eve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eEver since she was a young girl she knew she was different, she learned very quickly that she could see and feel things few others could. She had very few friends growing up her own age, those that were, were often ghosts from other times and usually, other places. She was also a rather bright girl and this was recognized in her by a new teacher from her village that took a special interest in her. He was a very worldly man who wore a red moustache and was rumored to practice alchemy by the old women of the town. He went by the name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHerr Germain\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEven when she was off to study at university, a great privilege for a woman back then, especially of such common stock, Herr Germain kept her under his tutelage visiting her at night with sacred texts. As tradition would dictate, these occult lessons lasted only as long as a candle would burn. However soon was g\u003c\/span\u003eone the curious little girl trying to control the strange unruly forces that flowed through her. She had become by now, a cold, cunning, beautiful and ambitious young woman. She seemed to favor dabbling more on the darker side of the craft than on the light. So much so, even Herr Germaine felt uncomfortable around her. It would seem he had created a monster, and with this in his mind he confronted her one evening before her studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNo one really knows what happened to the mystical scholar after that night. Maybe he left the city, maybe he took flight, but he was gone and she was now unstoppable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLike a shooting star she shot in and out of certain influential social and political circles...\u003ci\u003eshe had a gift.\u003c\/i\u003e She was of great use to many of the rich and powerful around Austria and Germany. When is the best day to travel? Who do the stars recommend I marry? When do I sell? When do I buy? When do we overthrow the standing government? When do we ring in the new vision? She was very successful in the \"advice\" she administered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn many an ancient manuscript she would see the word Vril, an easy to overlook word that sounded nonsensical to most, but magical to those with ears to hear. The first time she heard the word Vril was in a conversation at a party in Vienna. A young, driven man with a hacking cough and a dark look in his eyes brought it up. He was speaking of a book he had read not long before, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coming Race\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Fantastic stuff, pure science fiction and easy to forget, \u003ci\u003ebut she didn't (and nor did he).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNow 8 years later she was running and shaping the Vril Society, not to mention the destiny of the country. Vril was real, Vril was obtainable, Vril would mean endless power for her and the fatherland. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Spear of Destiny\u003c\/span\u003e was already in their possession and other powerful relics were being discovered around the world everyday by their stormtroopers. But if they could attain Vril, and if the legends were true, she could amplify her powers by 10 fold. She knew where it was, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAGHARTA\u003c\/span\u003e, but getting to the fabled land was proving much more of a task than the Great Mistress Orsic was used to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThen one day while \u003ci\u003escrying\u003c\/i\u003e she saw a foggy figure in a pith helmet, mispronouncing German words and waving a map. Who was this and from what time was he from? He was clearly American she could tell that much by the body language even before he spoke a lick of his native tongue. But anymore detail was vague and fading fast. The practice of scrying or looking into a mirror, bowl of water, or pretty much anything reflective, was not an exact science and a lot was left to interpretation, \u003ci\u003eunless you really knew what to look for.\u003c\/i\u003e Before long the scene before her dissipated but she would try to revisit this specter again later and learn more when her head was clearer. This was the closest she had come to obtaining what in her mind was her magical birthright. Her whole life up until now had been just preparation for the journey she knew she was about to embark upon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                               *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eIt had been days of endless hiking and snacking in between meals for Fran and Doug. The caverns were truly an archeologists dream; cave art from all throughout the ages adorned the walls and relics and ruins of all kinds and from all cultures littered their path. It was always exciting to stumble upon something new and always a bit freaky and less inspiring to stumble upon the skeletal remains of others who had made their way into the tunnels before them. They would wonder out loud what their stories were and how they came to their eventual end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eDuring one of these \"wonderings\" Douglas was interrupted by a low scratchy moan, which he assumed at first was Fran's stomach signaling lunch time, lunch was important stuff. But judging by the concerned look on her face he quickly realized it came from up ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThey both raked their flashlights across the cavern, wielding them like light sabers. \"I think \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e came from up above, from that overhanging ledge!\" Fran whispered as gravel fell down on them like rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eBefore Douglas could get a word in or crack a joke, \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003ewas on top of him. \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e seemed like all hands; frantically poking and grabbing, not for Doug's side arm but for his canteen. Water bottle in hand and a push from Doug the \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003esprang back\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewildly\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebegan to chug. Soon the thing began gasping and making sounds, making words, stringing them together into sentences and gasping some more. Unfortunately these words were not in English, but Fran soon figured them to be German or a similar dialect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\"It's a man!\" Doug blurted out, followed by a softer; \"duh.\" to himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIndeed it was a man, a wild man in a rather improvised outfit of this and that, with a great beard and long, stringy red hair. He didn't smell bad but he didn't smell good either. Douglas searched through his backpack for a granola bar and his German language book. With flashlight in mouth he skimmed the pages briskly. Knowing that this trip would take them all over and under the world he brought a small stack of different language primers and split them up between both of their packs. At the time, Fran complained about the extra weight but now she seemed more than grateful for the extra 25 pounds of books and snacks he and she had been lugging around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst off, German was \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003eDoug's language. It did not come natural to him as such was the case with Spanish. \u003ci\u003eBut he tried.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\"W\u003c\/span\u003eer und was hubschrauber waren Ihre welpen geboren am?\" For emphasis and to drive his introduction home, he waved a scotch taped map in front of the stranger and tapped his chest. The man looked at Douglas blankly. Fran looked on painfully and hoped for the best, giving Doug a supportive thumbs up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Let's try this again, Mein gynäkologe ist eine schwindlig...\" Douglas stammered looking up and feeling pretty sure of himself handing the wild man a granola bar, then continued; “…schwester und getränke wie ein toaster\" This did not have the effect he was hoping for, but it did have an effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Great, just great, I hope what \u003ci\u003eyou're on\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't in the water!\" said the man with a light hint of a German accent, dropping the snack and putting his finger in his mouth touching the back of is throat and forcing himself to gag. With a pang of loss, Doug’s eyes followed the granola bar as it fell to the ground. Both Fran and Douglas exhaled and looked at each other relieved and somewhat hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd then there were 3.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                  *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt turns out the man was far from wild, in fact, he was quite cultured and very well spoken. Once he caught his breath and realized they were not trying to drug him, he introduced himself as Aldous and apologized for his rudeness. He had been wandering the caverns without a torch for weeks now, surviving on grubs and giant toadstools whenever he stumbled upon them.The only real thing he could recall, and it was much less a real thing and more like just a made up, silly word, was \u003ci\u003eVril \u003c\/i\u003eand it was very important that he locate it. He also considered the possible fact that this was a delusion due to a healthy portion of those curious, giant cave mushrooms that made up most of his diet. But yet still, a small part of himself couldn't dismiss it so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eThe more research Maria did the more intel on this stranger from the future she procured. It also turned out that 12 years from now a US Admiral, ironically with the last name Byrd, would accidentally fly into AGHARTA. It is this Admiral that apparently had the foresight and ability to send the map to a one Mr. Douglas Smythe almost 70 years into the future. \u003ci\u003eBut why?\u003c\/i\u003e Her information was still piecemeal and thin but it looked as though this odd looking man in a pith helmet was nothing more than an eccentric soapmaker from the future. \u003ci\u003eIt made no sense.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e                                                            *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eAs the days past, Aldous became more coherent and was actually quite fun to have around. From what he could remember and from what Fran and Doug could piece together, Aldous had been bumbling around down here in the dark for a lot longer than a few weeks, and possibly ages! What a brilliant mind however, he knew everything about everything, a Jack of all trades, \u003ci\u003emaster of all!\u003c\/i\u003e He knew all about the process of making soap and perfuming, was old hat to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eAfter awhile both Fran and Doug felt they could contribute nothing of interest to the ongoing orations and just let the man ramble on as they walked. It was much like listening to an audio book on a long trip, so much so, each was hesitant to \"pull over to a rest area\" in risk of missing one captivating detail escaping Aldous' mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eSuddenly in the middle of one of Aldous' stories Doug noticed the compass. The needle seemed to be second guessing itself, whirling around it's case and then wandering back slowly. It was at this time they all noticed they felt lighter too, and reinvigorated. They could move faster through the endless passage at greater speed. How odd, \u003ci\u003ebut how cool.\u003c\/i\u003e Aldous explained this away in terms of magnetism, what we and most top dwellers commonly confuse for gravity. They were getting close he assured them but when pressed how he could be so sure, he pleaded the 5th. Either Aldous \u003ci\u003ewas \u003c\/i\u003ea bit mad or maybe holding something back, which was hard for them to believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eThere was now a strange, whimsical tinge to the cavern air. It creeped up on the nose like the salt of the sea does as one gets closer to the beach. But it wasn't water or salt, not even ozone, but a surreal sweetness with a rather rich, distinctive boldness to it. Words actually fail in describing it, \u003ci\u003eat least in English and bad German.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003eIf synesthesia had her say, she would describe it as a mythological symphony performed by all the heroes and villains of all the sagas, and all the epics, from all the myths up through all the science fiction films of the 20st century and all of what’s to come. Could this new, sudden appreciation of the air around them also be explained away by magnetism? If so, one would wager to bet it was that of a different sort. They were now drawn ever so nearer, as if hooked under nostril by a near do well succubus (or incubus in Fran's case). They moved on with a renewed and unexplained urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                           *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eMaria walked up and down the line of men in deep thought as she inspected the soldiers she had assembled as her team. 4 specialists, 2 scientists and 23 foot soldiers, many, including the scientists, were members of the Vril Society and occultists in their own right. It was in her best interest to play this expedition close to the vest and the less curious eyes from outside her inner sanctum the better off the mission was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThere were two entrances to the hollow earth she learned of, one was located on a \u003ci\u003estrange island\u003c\/i\u003e off the antarctic but another portal was much closer in the Bavarian Forest. The door to the underworld was reported to be through an ancient oak tree located dead center in the forest. She had handed over the coordinates to one of her specialists but packed a dousing wand as well, just in case. It was only known among a few within the craft that dousing was not only useful for locating underground springs but also other inter dimensional pockets and spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eRecalling all that she had recently learned through scrying, time seemed to play by different rules within the realms of the inner Earth. She was convinced it was layered with other dimensions that were alive and interweaving between space and time. Just the sort of stuff a dowsing rod would be drawn to. If all that failed however, there was always the Spear of Destiny which she had wrapped in cloth tape in an effort to disguise it as a walking stick. She felt rather intuitively it would direct her directly to the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe Spear was believed to be the very one that the roman soldier Longinus used to pierce Christ's side at the crucifixion. Whether it was or wasn't, so many believed it to be, thus making it a rather potent or charged talisman none the less. That's really how magic works, through intent and\/or through popular belief. They boarded their train to Bavaria feeling prematurely victorious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs she had suspected, the simple use of the coordinates, map and compass proved futile. The compass was of little use once they had entered the dark, evergreen canopy of the forest. The needle spun like a drunken dervish on ice skates. Same went for the dousing rod, useless. In the end they were led by the growing pull of the spear. They came upon a shady glade and in the center of it stood a giant, ancient oak tree, the portal to the inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Oak Tree let off a certain energy, almost tonal, captivating all the human senses. Shaking off the reverie, one of the scientists planted a green candle firmly into the ground in front of the great trunk and lit it with a match. He then gingerly, began to knock on the massive tree. Three then gave pause. After a few seconds, six more. Again he paused. Finally nine more raps. A heavy door within the sacred oak swung out on invisible hinges. Everyone except Maria exhaled with relief. Now to find this Smythe \u003ci\u003echaracter\u003c\/i\u003e and his small team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                         \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Mushrooms_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt was time to set up camp again. It really had become second nature to the group by now. Doug would set up the \"tents\". At this point in their quest the tents had deteriorated way past any real usefulness due to this unique environment they were not designed for. But the very act of setting them up tended to keep him grounded and sane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe metal posts seemed to oxidize and corrode more and more with every new day losing critical, structural integrity. Twice Doug had awakened nearly suffocating, inhaling nylon and creating, not necessarily an unpleasant sound but a comical, vibratory buzz reminiscent of someone playing the hair comb. So he resorted to using pieces of scrap wood and roots he found along the way in place of the original posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe nylon material seemed to be getting thinner too, so cheap rain ponchos were repurposed and thrown over the clumsy shelters. Not like there was a chance of rain but it did help to maintain heat at night. It also helped create a false sense of security, creating a barrier between them and whatever strange critters and creatures were out there only now starting to make their presence known. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThey only seemed to be blurs at first as they lazily ducked into the rocks and crevices for cover from the strangers. But as our heroes grew closer to their destination, some of these strange beings became more curious and gave them a sniff or two before disappearing through another hidden tunnel or simply dematerializing. It was always tough to say for sure their method of exit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOne memorable and popular \u003ci\u003esniffer\u003c\/i\u003e, if you will, was what many a surface dweller would call a Bigfoot and in parts of Scotland, Am Fear Liath Mòr (Greyman). The creature was easily 8 feet in height, covered in hair and had a certain \u003ci\u003eeffluvium\u003c\/i\u003e about him that would really assault ones nose within 15 feet of the it. The eyes and facial expressions were so very human causing a certain connection between our travelers and the beast. Then it was gone. This became such a common occurrence with this particular fellow that they gave him a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJonathon\u003c\/i\u003e. Then, after awhile, they gave his nickname a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were the trailing, glowing orbs seen through the corners of their eyes. They were heading in the same direction they were going, as if caught in the same invisible current. If looked upon directly, they would disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas was familiar with a similar phenomenon and called them \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrairie Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. There were frequent sightings of these out West in the US as well as reports from as far away as Tibet. Aldous was astounded, he knew nothing of them. In all the time he had spent trapped in this maze, he had never come upon them. He theorized that they may be some unknown classification of bioluminescent animal, sentient and possibly the reason for the little parties no longer need for flashlights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The veil is thin here.\" He cryptically declared and then noticeably caught himself before giving any further an explanation. Fran raised an eyebrow and gave Doug a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo tents\u003c\/i\u003e, though hardly protective, they were still a welcomed escape away from certain anxiety inducing stimuli lurking around without leashes outside in the caverns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut let us return to the daily chores.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs Doug creatively constructed the tents Fran and Aldous would begin to prepare dinner, which was a regular vaudeville routine. Two cooks despite lacking a kitchen, were still two cooks too many. They could never agree on anything and each would micromanage the other. Fran would eventually win in the end. Her Kung Fu was definitely stronger than his. After eating they all sat around the fire and pored over the map making plans for the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEveryone did their own meager laundry and by now Doug had gifted Aldous some of his extra clothing. Washing was done in a collapsible wash basin whenever they came upon a spring or underground river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe topic of conversation this particular night before cashing in was not that of the map but about their strange new companion, Jonathon or Jon. Aldous was convinced their fury, ripe smelling friend was trying to communicate something of great importance to them, \u003ci\u003ebut what? \u003c\/i\u003eHis appearances became less random and now a few times a day rather than once every now and again as it had begun a few weeks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAnother oddity they had also noticed were the fresh \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erunes\u003c\/span\u003e on the walls; etched in with a sharp stone or quartz only moments before they had stumbled across them. Was this also Jon trying to convey something? \u003ci\u003eA warning or a welcome?\u003c\/i\u003e A signpost to AGHARTA maybe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were also small piles of rocks or what Aldous called Cairns. Historically, these were man (or creature) made trail markers, or at least in modern times. Further back in the past and prehistory they were used to convey many different messages, mark dates and even bury the dead. It was unclear what all this meant and a tad unnerving to the group but they kept such thoughts to themselves as they fell asleep each night exhausted under thin nylon breathing perfumed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWere they lost?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                            *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eTraveling through the corridors of the inner earth proved difficult for Maria and her team without a map to consult. The spear did help by pulling, but pulling where? She needed to find Smythe and collect the journal entries along with the map. Without the key details contained within them they were almost as good as lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"We're lost!\" Douglas sighed removing his pith hat and wiping away the sweat on his forehead with a dirty bandana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"What do you mean we're lost?\" asked Fran sitting down on a rock next to him, removing a shoe and dumping out some misplaced stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The panels of the map, they are in the wrong order.\" he held the map under her nose and pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFran didn't know why she or any of them hadn't noticed this before. It was more than obvious; streams that should have been connecting from panel to panel stopped dead and the path they had been following stopped and started at different places. Something was wrong, \u003ci\u003eand where was Aldous?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAldous thought he heard a \u003ci\u003e\"pssssst\"\u003c\/i\u003e from behind him as the three of them traipsed at their own pace along the trail. He turned his head back in time to see a finger from around a bend they had just past curling and beckoning him back. He shrugged his shoulders and turned to see what this was all about, he'd catch up with Doug and Fran in a jiff, seemed harmless enough. But that was not to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThen there were 2.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e                                                          To Be Continued\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/AGHARTA_AD_Final_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19532891649,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/agharta-aftershavecologne-part-3-of-the-agharta-trilogy-distinctive-bold-adventurous-677661.jpg?v=1759252070"},{"product_id":"red-planet-aftershave-cologne-with-alum-aloe-sandalwood-hydrosol-and-more","title":"Red Planet 369 Artisan Aftershave\/Cologne | Classic Martian Barbershop Scent!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame Great Classic Martian Barbershop Scent, KILLER New Label Redesign, no?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/red-planet-369\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Red Planet Collection Here!\" 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\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 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI especially appreciate this scent come fall \u0026amp; winter. While it's naturally masculine \u0026amp; musky (in a good way), there is also something very comforting \u0026amp; warming about this particular blend. May you enjoy this Phoenix Classic in Good Health \u0026amp; Spirits!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 Classic Flask w\/ Easy Pour Reducer Top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients: Alcohol, Sandalwood \u0026amp; Deer’s Tongue Hydrosol, Essential Fragrance Oil, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Carrot Seed Extract \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21529019457,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/red-planet-369-artisan-aftershavecologne-classic-martian-barbershop-scent-322874.jpg?v=1726347732"},{"product_id":"red-planet-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave","title":"Red Planet 369 Star Jelly Aftershave | Choose Mentholated or Menthol Free!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM, Behold...Star Jelly, A whole new aftershave experience!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for Lift Off!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\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\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky, chasing any irritation goodbye!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to replenish its surface and resist moisture loss. Caprylic\/capric triglycerides chief job is to moisturize skin. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with an incredibly sweet taste having the consistency of a thick syrup. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften and soothe the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4oz Size Amber Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExternal Use Only, Discontinue Use if Irritation Occurs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade In Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crown King","offers":[{"title":"MENTHOLATED","offer_id":39673333219376,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NON-Mentholated","offer_id":39673333252144,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/red-planet-369-star-jelly-aftershave-choose-mentholated-or-menthol-free-849453.jpg?v=1726347769"},{"product_id":"atomic-age-bay-rum-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-mentholated","title":"Atomic Age Bay Rum Star Jelly Aftershave | A Whole New Species of Aftershave! | 100% Essential OIls","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\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky. \u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally occurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. 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It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eParfum (Fragrance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 Ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"MENTHOLATED","offer_id":39566622654512,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NON-Mentholated","offer_id":39566622687280,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atomic-age-bay-rum-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-100-essential-oils-185890.jpg?v=1726346821"},{"product_id":"atmotic-aftershave-cologne-distinct-profound","title":"Atmotic Aftershave\/Cologne |  Distinct, Superb, Profound","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagine a floating barbershop set up on the deck of an ancient airship and you will immediately understand this very unique scent blend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtmotic was originally offered as the exclusive soap that came with our Shatterproof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-crown-king-shatterproof-travel-scuttle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel Scuttle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as many of you know, but everyone who tried it Freaked...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor real. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eAtmotic quite cleverly evokes the spirit of travel; Aged Oak, Dogwood, Patchouli and Ginger! Rich, Bold, Well-Traveled and Cultured.\u003cstrong\u003e\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\/atmotic-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 Atmotic Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePeople actually got mad that it wasn't available in full size, the angry emails were off the hook! Note: There were also some very reasonable folks shooting us emails and PMs as well, which we appreciated and took to heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally, the goal was to create something special and exclusive to include with the Travel Scuttle, simple as that. I didn't want folks getting a sample soap they already owned! But it soon became clear we were going to have to release a full line of Atmotic or inadvertently incite a riot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonestly, when I created the blend I knew there would be trouble, the stuff is really just good. It possesses a depth that is simply profound; robust, think 19th Century Adventurist!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Atmotic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is truly a superb and distinct blend of EPIC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAftershave Ingredients: Alcohol, Yarrow Hydrosol Essential\/Fragrance Oils, Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Carrot Seed Extract \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 Ml Classic Flask \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7555094052912,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atmotic-aftershavecologne-distinct-superb-profound-911235.jpg?v=1726346819"},{"product_id":"atmotic-eau-de-parfum-distinct-superb-profound","title":"Atmotic Eau De Parfum | Distinct, Superb, Profound","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\/atmotic-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Atmotic Collection 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePeople actually got mad that it wasn't available in full size, the angry emails were off the hook! Note: There were also some very reasonable folks shooting us emails and PMs as well, which we appreciated and took to heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally, the goal was to create something special and exclusive to include with the Travel Scuttle, simple as that. I didn't want folks getting a sample soap they already owned! But it soon became clear we were going to have to release a full line of Atmotic or inadvertently incite a riot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonestly, when I created the blend I knew there would be trouble, the stuff is really just good. It possesses a depth that is simply profound; robust, think 19th Century Adventurist!  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30 ml Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Essential\/Fragrance Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7555273031728,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atmotic-eau-de-parfum-distinct-superb-profound-340133.jpg?v=1726346818"},{"product_id":"red-planet-eau-de-parfum-edp-30ml","title":"Red Planet 369 Eau De Parfum (EDP) | 30ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame Great Classic Martian Barbershop Scent, KILLER New Label Redesign, no?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 style=\"color: #07548f;\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/red-planet-369\" title=\"Find the ENTIRE Red Planet Collection Here!\" 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\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 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI especially appreciate this scent come fall \u0026amp; winter. While it's naturally masculine \u0026amp; musky (in a good way), there is also something very comforting \u0026amp; warming about this particular blend. May you enjoy this Phoenix Classic in Good Health \u0026amp; Spirits!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30 ml Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Essential\/Fragrance Oil, Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7616496730160,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/red-planet-369-eau-de-parfum-edp-30ml-153855.jpg?v=1726347769"},{"product_id":"solstice-eau-de-parfum-edp-30ml","title":"Solstice Eau De Parfum (EDP) | 30ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, and Rose Absolute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Resins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Benzoin Resin, Bdellium Resin (the first plant named in the Bible.), Aztec Copal Resin, and Aleppo Pine Resin.\u003c\/p\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6iJQcU2FYB8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fans of the heady, herbaceous, aromatic, masculine scent of Solstice will ABSOLUTELY LOVE the strength and projection of our most recent EDP masterpiece! With the edition of various resins this EDP is a full expression of the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/v-bar-v-petroglyphs-sedona-landscape-kyle-hanson_large.jpg?v=1532575220\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"174\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolstice is a very magical, contemplative blend of aromatics, by default adding more \u003cem\u003estreet cred\u003c\/em\u003e to the \"Ceremony\" of Wet Shaving. A real aid in turning your shave den into a truly sacred space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork I created was inspired by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathedral_Rock\" title=\"Cathedral Rock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCathedral Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Sedona, Arizona, known as The Vortex to some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Solstice*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"Solstice\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolstice Line =======\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving spent much time in Sedona, I can testify there is a certain vibe there, possibly just a by-product of the overwhelming natural beauty and the ancient, majestic rock formations. Being a special place for the Native Americans and their ancestors before them this seemed the perfect place to pay tribute to in the design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there I picked the brains of certain individuals on the traditional uses of such herbs and resins, truly fascinating stuff whether or not you subscribe to all the mystical woo woo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000099\" face=\"Tahoma, Verdana\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000099\" face=\"Tahoma, Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Sage or White Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCedar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas offered to the fire to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esmudge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe sweat lodge and people. Its smoke is wafted to ward away sickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetgrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30 ml Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Essential\/Fragrance Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12365491666992,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/solstice-eau-de-parfum-edp-30ml-877195.jpg?v=1726347822"},{"product_id":"copy-harvest-moon-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"Harvest Moon Eau De Parfum | 30ml | A Phoenix Shaving Classic!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOud (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgarwood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Green Tobacco, Black Currant, Tobacco Absolute, Hay Absolute, Peru Balsam, Smoke, Spanish Moss, White Sage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ngSD-ic3BQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e You read right folks, I decided to give in and finally give you what you have been asking for, a full on Eau De Parfum. True to form, it lasts even longer than our already long lasting aftershave cologne!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3 in our Roswell Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Mexico 1947,  Small Town Carnival - 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...a charge, a mystery, a secret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiles outside the town limits an event takes 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...to breathe without breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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 Harvest Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark and as complex as Al Fin or Tombstone, but easily as classic as CaD, Quite Possibly A Barbershop of Mars Scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmain class=\"site-main\"\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30 ml Bottle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Essential\/Fragrance Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12478123147312,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/harvest-moon-eau-de-parfum-30ml-a-phoenix-shaving-classic-927092.jpg?v=1726347462"},{"product_id":"controversy-ea-de-parfum-patchouli-sandalwood-leather-rose-tobacco","title":"Controversy Ea De Parfum - Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather, Damar Resin, Rose \u0026 Tobacco Absolute","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eControversy\u003c\/i\u003e, blood red, \u0026amp; rich in depth - Potent, Masculine \u0026amp; Mysterious. This is definitely a night time scent! The interplay between the Leather and patchouli is like sniffing electricity! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather, Damar Resin, Rose \u0026amp; Tobacco Absolute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis my friends was originally titled \u003ci\u003eBad Obsession\u003c\/i\u003e and the brain child of my good friend Tim Blem. He wanted a Guns n Roses tribute scent to offer with his handmade brushes. It was discontinued a few years back but Tim always said if I wanted to revive it and the demand was there I was more than welcome to...\u003ci\u003ethat day has come.\u003c\/i\u003e [You can stop the emails!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/oakmoss-sandallwood-scent_medium.jpg?v=1536430063\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"138\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI thought \u003ci\u003eControversy\u003c\/i\u003e was a rather fitting new name for a scent based on one of the most dangerous and controversial rock bands of all time, but I also thought it needed a facelift. I felt the new Rocket Queen Alien image now adorning the label was more inline with the PAA Universe and somewhat elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/patchoulileaves_medium.jpg?v=1536430193\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not let the addition of Patchouli frighten you off, for it is much, much more than that. The interplay between all the notes is quite lively and electrifying. A few of our testers who claimed to despise patchouli fell in love with this scent...\u003ci\u003eincluding myself! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat makes this EDP especially pure \u0026amp; potent is the inclusion of Red Sandalwood chips, Dried Patchouli, Thick Tobacco Absolute and Damar Resin in which it is steeped for 6 weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Resin_Damar_Lumps_medium.jpg?v=1536429987\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamar Resin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDammar Resin (Shorea wiesneri) from Indonesia, also known as cats-eye resin, a bright, elevating gum resin - Damar which\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ein Malay means resin or \"torch made from resin\". 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This is definitely a night time scent! The interplay between the Leather and patchouli is like sniffing electricity! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather, Damar Resin, Rose \u0026amp; Tobacco Absolute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis my friends was originally titled \u003ci\u003eBad Obsession\u003c\/i\u003e and the brain child of my good friend Tim Blem. He wanted a Guns n Roses tribute scent to offer with his handmade brushes. It was discontinued a few years back but Tim always said if I wanted to revive it and the demand was there I was more than welcome to...\u003ci\u003ethat day has come.\u003c\/i\u003e [You can stop the emails!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/oakmoss-sandallwood-scent_medium.jpg?v=1536430063\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"138\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI thought \u003ci\u003eControversy\u003c\/i\u003e was a rather fitting new name for a scent based on one of the most dangerous and controversial rock bands of all time, but I also thought it needed a facelift. I felt the new Rocket Queen Alien image now adorning the label was more inline with the PAA Universe and somewhat elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/patchoulileaves_medium.jpg?v=1536430193\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not let the addition of Patchouli frighten you off, for it is much, much more than that. The interplay between all the notes is quite lively and electrifying. 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This is definitely a night time scent! The interplay between the Leather and patchouli is like sniffing electricity! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather, Damar Resin, Rose \u0026amp; Tobacco Absolute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis my friends was originally titled \u003ci\u003eBad Obsession\u003c\/i\u003e and the brain child of my good friend Tim Blem. He wanted a Guns n Roses tribute scent to offer with his handmade brushes. It was discontinued a few years back but Tim always said if I wanted to revive it and the demand was there I was more than welcome to...\u003ci\u003ethat day has come.\u003c\/i\u003e [You can stop the emails!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI thought \u003ci\u003eControversy\u003c\/i\u003e was a rather fitting new name for a scent based on one of the most dangerous and controversial rock bands of all time, but I also thought it needed a facelift. I felt the new Rocket Queen Alien image now adorning the label was more inline with the PAA Universe and somewhat elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/patchoulileaves_medium.jpg?v=1536430193\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not let the addition of Patchouli frighten you off, for it is much, much more than that. The interplay between all the notes is quite lively and electrifying. 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This is definitely a night time scent! The interplay between the Leather and patchouli is like sniffing electricity! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather, Damar Resin, Rose \u0026amp; Tobacco Absolute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis my friends was originally titled \u003ci\u003eBad Obsession\u003c\/i\u003e and the brain child of my good friend Tim Blem. He wanted a Guns n Roses tribute scent to offer with his handmade brushes. It was discontinued a few years back but Tim always said if I wanted to revive it and the demand was there I was more than welcome to...\u003ci\u003ethat day has come.\u003c\/i\u003e [You can stop the emails!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/oakmoss-sandallwood-scent_medium.jpg?v=1536430063\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"138\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI thought \u003ci\u003eControversy\u003c\/i\u003e was a rather fitting new name for a scent based on one of the most dangerous and controversial rock bands of all time, but I also thought it needed a facelift. I felt the new Rocket Queen Alien image now adorning the label was more inline with the PAA Universe and somewhat elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/patchoulileaves_medium.jpg?v=1536430193\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not let the addition of Patchouli frighten you off, for it is much, much more than that. The interplay between all the notes is quite lively and electrifying. A few of our testers who claimed to despise patchouli fell in love with this scent...\u003ci\u003eincluding myself! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat makes this EDP especially pure \u0026amp; potent is the inclusion of Dried Patchouli, Thick Tobacco Absolute and Damar Resin in which it is steeped for 6 weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Resin_Damar_Lumps_medium.jpg?v=1536429987\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamar Resin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDammar Resin (Shorea wiesneri) from Indonesia, also known as cats-eye resin, a bright, elevating gum resin - Damar which\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ein Malay means resin or \"torch made from resin\". Damar unfurls a sweet, fresh and citrus like scent when dissolved into alcohol; an alchemical wedding! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnjoy this pure and beautiful blood red blend of animal magnetism in a bottle and Rock On!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAftershave Info:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz) Glass Flask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave Cologne Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alcohol, Rosewater, Essential\/Fragrance Oil, Hedione, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Liquid Silk \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(non-animal source)\u003c\/span\u003e, Resin, Tobacco Absolute \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtisan Shave Soap Info:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4oz Tub of (AWESOME!)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoap Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12491751063600,"sku":"","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-controversy-artisan-shave-soap-aftershave-bundle-deal-formula-ck-6-670162.jpg?v=1726347705"},{"product_id":"gondolier-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-mentholated","title":"Gondolier Star Jelly Aftershave | A Whole New Species of Aftershave | Menthol Free Or Mentholated!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAhhhh, Venice… Where History Meets Elegance in Every Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEmbrace the spirit of Venice. Embrace Gondolier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGondolier Line =====\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM, Behold...Star Jelly, A whole new aftershave experience! Better Than a Balm!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\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\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky. \u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to resist moisture loss. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e150 Ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown King","offers":[{"title":"Mentholated","offer_id":39566623014960,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NON-Mentholated","offer_id":39566623047728,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/gondolier-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-menthol-free-or-mentholated-312335.jpg?v=1726347410"},{"product_id":"atmotic-artisan-shave-soap-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-distinct-superb-profound","title":"Atmotic Artisan Shave Soap - Ultra Premium Formula CK6 - Distinct, Superb, Profound","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagine a floating barbershop set up on the deck of an ancient airship and you will immediately understand this very unique scent blend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtmotic was originally offered as the exclusive soap that came with our Shatterproof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-crown-king-shatterproof-travel-scuttle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel Scuttle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as many of you know, but everyone who tried it Freaked...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor real. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eAtmotic quite cleverly evokes the spirit of travel; Aged Oak, Dogwood, Patchouli and Ginger! Rich, Bold, Well-Traveled and Cultured.\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\/atmotic-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 Atmotic Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePeople actually got mad that it wasn't available in full size, the angry emails were off the hook! Note: There were also some very reasonable folks shooting us emails and PMs as well, which we appreciated and took to heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the goal was to create something special and exclusive to include with the Travel Scuttle, \u003cem\u003esimple as that\u003c\/em\u003e. I didn't want folks getting a sample soap they already owned! But it soon became clear we were going to have to release a full line of Atmotic or inadvertently incite a riot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, when I created the blend I knew there would be trouble, the stuff is really just \u003cem\u003egood\u003c\/em\u003e. It possesses a depth that is simply profound; robust, think 19th Century Adventurist!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is truly a superb blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, Astrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, Platonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22155825250352,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atmotic-artisan-shave-soap-ultra-premium-formula-ck6-distinct-superb-profound-651910.jpg?v=1726346818"},{"product_id":"solstice-artisan-shave-soap-aftershave-bundle-deal-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-5-oz-sage-sweetgrass-cedar-rose-hay-absolute-and-benzoin-resin","title":"Solstice Artisan Shave Soap \u0026 Aftershave Bundle Deal | Ultra Premium Formula CK-6","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolstice is a very magical, contemplative blend of aromatics, by default adding more \u003cem\u003estreet cred\u003c\/em\u003e to the \"Ceremony\" of Wet Shaving. A real aid in turning your shave den into a truly sacred space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, Rose Absolute and Benzoin Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6iJQcU2FYB8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The artwork I created was inspired by \u003ca title=\"Cathedral Rock\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cathedral_Rock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCathedral Rock\u003c\/a\u003e in Sedona, Arizona, known as The Vortex to some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving spent much time in Sedona, I can testify there is a certain vibe there, possibly just a by-product of the overwhelming natural beauty and the ancient, majestic rock formations. Being a special place for the Native Americans and their ancestors before them this seemed the perfect place to pay tribute to in the design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there I picked the brains of certain individuals on the traditional uses of such herbs and resins, truly fascinating stuff whether or not you subscribe to all the mystical woo woo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Tahoma, Verdana\" color=\"#000099\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Sage or White Sage 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar was offered to the fire to smudge the sweat lodge and people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetgrass 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBENZOIN GUM RESIN was u\u003cspan color=\"black\"\u003esed for purification and prosperity. Often used as a base for incense blends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Solstice\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Solstice*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolstice Line ======\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e DENATURED ALCOHOL, WHITE SAGE HYDROSOL PEPPERMINT HYDROSOL, ROSE H2o ESSENTIAL \/ FRAGRANCE OILS, RESINS LIQUID SILK \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(non-animal source), ALOE VERA, ABSOLUTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22155857723440,"sku":"","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/solstice-artisan-shave-soap-aftershave-bundle-deal-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-797790.jpg?v=1726347786"},{"product_id":"supreme-sandalwood-science-aftershave-cologne-alchemystical","title":"Supreme Sandalwood Science Aftershave\/Cologne - Alchemystical!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cp\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\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Supreme_Sandalwood_Science_Ad_large.jpg?v=1551544185\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\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 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the entire Supreme Sandalwood Science \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\u003cbr\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\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\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\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.\" ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Rose, Customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen most of my pals were dropping big bucks on aftershaves and colognes, I was spending my money on tiny bottles of Indian \u0026amp; Australian essential oils...and long before beard oil was on the scene, I was rubbing these exotic essences into my beard! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/bootlegging_medium.jpg?v=1550856166\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"199\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI was pulled over one time by a police officer for speeding and he notices a vial of sandalwood on my dashboard...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What's that?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sandalwood sir.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"How do you use it?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom there I slowly grabbed the vial and unscrewed it, poured a little in my palm and then began to rub it into my beard. He kinda sank a bit after realizing it was not some crazy new drug.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBack in the day I was all about Bay Rum \u0026amp; Sandalwood, those were my two signature scents. So just like I took my time developing my own killer Bay Rum, I also wanted to take time creating the king of sandalwood splashes...\u003cem\u003eand I believe I did. [I mean, there's a crown on the label for a reason!]\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding A Better Sandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI began the project by steam distilling some Indian Sandalwood Heart Wood \u003cspan\u003eharvested in Rajasthan, India. As many of you know by now, I don't care to use just plain water in my splashes, when I believe you get much more scent mileage with a flower or essence water. I find it provides a greater shape and depth to the overall accord and at this point, a kind of signature for me as a perfumer. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMind you, I had nowhere near enough heartwood to procure more than a drop of precious sandalwood essential oil, but enough for the most amazing hydrosol ever!\u003c\/span\u003e The entire lab smelled amazing, I \u003cspan\u003eImagined myself in an underground, secret lab located somewhere deep in \u003cem\u003ea sandalwood forest!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom there it was time to begin building the scent from the bottom up, which is how perfuming historically works; Base Note first, Heart second, Top Note last. But in this case, I was working with all base notes!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSo I separated the oils by viscosity, using the thickest, slowest moving first! When I say slow moving I mean it, some of these oils must be soaked in a hot water bath to make them thin enough to use in a dropper! Mind you, this is the same approach I took when blending Vetiver Planet and I was very happy with those results, these results reinforced the technique for me.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExperience is the greatest teacher.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Color\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e is a power which directly influences the soul.”\u003c\/em\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003eWassily Kandinsky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou may also notice a brilliant red color in the splash and eau de parfum, that too is sandalwood! Though Red Sandalwood does not possess a scent, it makes up for that by serving as a wonderful natural colorant, so safe it is also used traditionally to color foods! My Red Sandalwood was sourced from \u003cspan\u003eTalakona forest, in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, \u003c\/span\u003eIndia\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSandalwood stacked on top of sandalwood like the warm winds blowing through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ea sandalwood forest.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe characteristics between all the different sandalwoods work to compliment each other in a delicate dance of precise ratios. It's true, this was a lot like codebreaking I would imagine; counting drops and taking notes, waiting a week to check results, rinse and repeat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere was more than 30 different variations on this theme before the code was eventually broke and my nose could understand the secret transmission! I just want you kind reader to know, a lot of time, frustration, money and care went into Supreme Sandalwood Science in an effort to get this right...and boy is it right as rain...in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ea sandalwood forest\u003c\/em\u003e. [I need a new simile.]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs with all our aftershave\/cologne Supreme Sandalwood Science contains nothing but the best, face saving ingredients; Aloe Vera, Vegetable Glycerin, and Marshmallow Root Extract!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe highlight of this particular juice is Marshmallow Root Extract. I chose Marshmallow Root Extract not only for its notable skin benefits but also because like sandalwood, energetically, it too is known to be cooling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreating a harmony and balance among ingredients is key and that is why we are very selective with our ingredients and few of our aftershave cologne bases are the same. Skin foods can not conflict scent-wise or energetically...but yet again, I digress!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow Root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarshmallow Root Extract comes from the Althaea plant native to Northern Africa, Europe, and Western Asia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe roots of the marshmallow plant contain a thick, gummy substance called mucilage. The mucilage is extracted from the root and used for medicinal purposes. In addition to mucilage, the root extract contains a number of other ingredients that promote skin health, such as polysaccharides and flavonoids. MRE has been used in folk medicine for a long time to, to soothe the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis my friends is something for all the sandalwood fans out there, it is also something for folks unfamiliar sandalwood, a great place to start and a great place to end, if you will...\u003cem\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section--container product-row--container related-products--container\" data-related-products=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlcohol, Sandalwood Hydrosol, Essential \u0026amp; Fragrance Oil Glycerin, Aloe, Hedione, Marshmallow Extract, Red Sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100Ml Classic Flask \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22229835874352,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/supreme-sandalwood-science-aftershavecologne-alchemystical-854179.jpg?v=1726347845"},{"product_id":"supreme-sandalwood-science-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-sandalwood","title":"Supreme Sandalwood Science Star Jelly Aftershave ~ A Whole New Species of Sandalwood!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM, Behold...Star Jelly, A whole new aftershave experience!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Supreme*%20Sandalwood*%20Science*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire Supreme Sandalwood Science Line ====\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky, chasing any irritation goodbye!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to replenish its surface and resist moisture loss. Caprylic\/capric triglycerides chief job is to moisturize skin. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with an incredibly sweet taste having the consistency of a thick syrup. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften and soothe the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4oz Size Amber Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExternal Use Only, Discontinue Use if Irritation Occurs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade In Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22232691736624,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/supreme-sandalwood-science-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-sandalwood-344236.jpg?v=1726347847"},{"product_id":"future-fiction-artisan-shave-soap-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-5-ounces-of-epic","title":"Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap | Ultra Premium Formula CK-6","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg 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\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"396\" height=\"109\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/future-fiction-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 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of you may recall an earlier rendition of this scent, if not no big deal for we went back to the drawing board and re-tweaked it! Everything you loved about the original is still there but now with an added richness and depth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time around we really went out of our way to build a better beast, note by note. Just as in poetry in regard to word choice, each scent note has its own weight and value. If something didn't work or we couldn't say why it was there or what it was doing, it was tossed. While it's true the original scent has character, we wanted to enhance it or make it more pronounced, stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this in mind, Future Fiction opens up with a burst of citrus in a medley of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003eJerusalem Pine! From there, the mood gets a bit more sophisticated yet still playful. Not\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful naughty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful Tag Your It!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Musk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis floral, woody and musky with a hint of animalic muskiness. \u003cem\u003eYet another musk coming atcha! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamaican Ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/span\u003epicy, refreshing, sharp, bracing yet light, and really helps contain the overflow of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecolors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehappening in the accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pepper:\u003c\/strong\u003e I chose white pepper to add a little animalic boost to the White Musk. The two paired really well together and synergistically rounded out the more woody elements. A very masculine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaitian Vetiver: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced earth and root notes and light smoky undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiba Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: The scent is a uniquely citrusy and cedar-like. The Hiba functions as a bridge between the top notes and base notes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHiba wood has long been used in Japan for building houses and pagodas. Construction takes many forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Amber:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIs a delightfully aromatic and intoxicatingly rich scent. Honey Amber is characteristically defined as a sweet, woody earthy note. It is made up of various tree resins, with a touch of vanilla and honey which give the honey amber resin its memorable sweet aroma. Because of it's epic fragrance make-up, it is considered a sacred temple powder often referred to as \"Nectar of the Gods\" or \"Ambrosia\" in certain cultures and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMints and spices play so well together when laid out in a proper counterpoint of each other. Peppermint in combination with the black sage and white pepper really added some energy and motion to the blend. Very refreshing \u0026amp; engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/allepo_pine_resin_large.jpg?v=1557427774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Pine Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now for the crowning note, \u003c\/span\u003eAleppo pine also known as Jerusalem pine! One of the most aromatically sublime pine notes produced in nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, One catches traces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elemon, bergamots and cedrat fruits still on the trees! There is also a lovely, fresh sharpness to the top of this resin as well, comparable to a splash of lime zest entwined with a distinct vegetative note that reminds one of just picked string beans. As the aroma develops the fresh fruit character remains but takes on a zingy quality which leads onto an intense wave of fresh pine notes. Jerusalem Pine is really some magical and animate stuff and added a much needed depth to the original scent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Powerful, Playful Blend of Manly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can probably imagine after reading this listing, a lot of thought and intention went into Future Fiction. I can say with the utmost certainty, you will absolutely fall in love with this scent. I predict it will be a main player in your summer soap rotation if not become your daily driver all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23136641417264,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/future-fiction-artisan-shave-soap-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-390507.jpg?v=1726347358"},{"product_id":"future-fictionartisan-shave-soap-aftershave-cologne-bundle-deal-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-5-oz","title":"Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap \u0026 Aftershave\/Cologne Bundle Deal | Ultra Premium Formula CK-6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of you may recall an earlier rendition of this scent, if not no big deal for we went back to the drawing board and re-tweaked it! Everything you loved about the original is still there but now with an added richness and depth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time around we really went out of our way to build a better beast, note by note. Just as in poetry in regard to word choice, each scent note has its own weight and value. If something didn't work or we couldn't say why it was there or what it was doing, it was tossed. While it's true the original scent has character, we wanted to enhance it or make it more pronounced, stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this in mind, Future Fiction opens up with a burst of citrus in a medley of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003eJerusalem Pine! From there, the mood gets a bit more sophisticated yet still playful. Not\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful naughty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful Tag Your It!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDuring the course of the day you will find familiar themes coming and going. Just when you hone in on one its gone, and in its place a new, curious motif unfolds...\u003cem\u003ethe chase continues.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis scent keeps you on your toes, truly gripping your interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Musk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis floral, woody and musky with a hint of animalic muskiness. \u003cem\u003eYet another musk coming atcha! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamaican Ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/span\u003epicy, refreshing, sharp, bracing yet light, and really helps contain the overflow of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecolors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehappening in the accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pepper:\u003c\/strong\u003e I chose white pepper to add a little animalic boost to the White Musk. The two paired really well together and synergistically rounded out the more woody elements. A very masculine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaitian Vetiver: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced earth and root notes and light smoky undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiba Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: The scent is a uniquely citrusy and cedar-like. The Hiba functions as a bridge between the top notes and base notes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHiba wood has long been used in Japan for building houses and pagodas. Construction takes many forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Amber Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIs a delightfully aromatic and intoxicatingly rich scent. Honey Amber is characteristically defined as a sweet, woody earthy note. It is made up of various tree resins, with a touch of vanilla and honey which give the honey amber resin its memorable sweet aroma. Because of its epic fragrance make-up, it is considered a sacred temple powder often referred to as \"Nectar of the Gods\" or \"Ambrosia\" in certain cultures and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sage: or Mugwort\u003c\/strong\u003e, minty and spicy very reminiscent of white sage but with an old world flavor and herbaceousness. I had a lot of fun steam distilling this one, the mythic, mystic herb just filled my lab with reverie!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turns out Black Sage is considered a \u003cb\u003epsychoactive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e herb and in some traditions, was used as a dream enhancer by putting it under a pillow. (I love my job)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMints and spices play so well together when laid out in a proper counterpoint of each other. Peppermint in combination with the black sage and white pepper really added some energy and motion to the blend. Very refreshing \u0026amp; engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/allepo_pine_resin_large.jpg?v=1557427774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Pine Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now for the crowning note, \u003c\/span\u003eAleppo pine also known as Jerusalem pine! One of the most aromatically sublime pine notes produced in nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, One catches traces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elemon, bergamots and cedrat fruits still on the trees! There is also a lovely, fresh sharpness to the top of this resin as well, comparable to a splash of lime zest entwined with a distinct vegetative note that reminds one of just picked string beans. As the aroma develops the fresh fruit character remains but takes on a zingy quality which leads onto an intense wave of fresh pine notes. Jerusalem Pine is really some magical and animate stuff and added a much needed depth to the original scent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Epic Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLastly, we get to the extract, White Willow Bark. Derived from the bark of the willow tree, White Willow Bark Extract has been used for centuries to soothe irritated skin. Containing salicin—from which salicylic acid is derived—\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethis versatile ingredient can help soothe and smooth skin's appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to salicin, Willow Bark Extract is also high in tannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and various minerals. Bonus, it has a light woody scent taboot...it was a no brainer to include this super skin food!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Powerful, Playful Blend of Manly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can probably imagine after reading this listing, a lot of thought and intention went into Future Fiction. I can say with the utmost certainty, you will absolutely fall in love with this scent. I predict it will be a main player in your summer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efrag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erotation if not become your daily driver all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Alcohol, Black Sage Hydrosol, Essential\/Fragrance Oils, Jerusalem Pine Resin, Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Hedione, White Willow Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaving Soap Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23137031094320,"sku":"","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/future-fiction-artisan-shave-soap-aftershavecologne-bundle-deal-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-434907.jpg?v=1726347358"},{"product_id":"future-fiction-eau-de-parfum-bright-citrusy-refreshing","title":"Future Fiction Eau De Parfum | Bright, Citrusy, Refreshing!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg 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\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"396\" height=\"109\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/future-fiction-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 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time around we really went out of our way to build a better beast, note by note. Just as in poetry in regard to word choice, each scent note has its own weight and value. If something didn't work or we couldn't say why it was there or what it was doing, it was tossed. While it's true the original scent has character, we wanted to enhance it or make it more pronounced, stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this in mind, Future Fiction opens up with a burst of citrus in a medley of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003eJerusalem Pine! From there, the mood gets a bit more sophisticated yet still playful. Not\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful naughty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplayful Tag Your It!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDuring the course of the day you will find familiar themes coming and going. Just when you hone in on one its gone, and in its place a new, curious motif unfolds...\u003cem\u003ethe chase continues.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis scent keeps you on your toes, truly gripping your interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Musk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis floral, woody and musky with a hint of animalic muskiness. \u003cem\u003eYet another musk coming atcha! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamaican Ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/span\u003epicy, refreshing, sharp, bracing yet light, and really helps contain the overflow of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecolors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehappening in the accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pepper:\u003c\/strong\u003e I chose white pepper to add a little animalic boost to the White Musk. The two paired really well together and synergistically rounded out the more woody elements. A very masculine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaitian Vetiver: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced earth and root notes and light smoky undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiba Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: The scent is a uniquely citrusy and cedar-like. The Hiba functions as a bridge between the top notes and base notes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHiba wood has long been used in Japan for building houses and pagodas. Construction takes many forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Amber Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIs a delightfully aromatic and intoxicatingly rich scent. Honey Amber is characteristically defined as a sweet, woody earthy note. It is made up of various tree resins, with a touch of vanilla and honey which give the honey amber resin its memorable sweet aroma. Because of it's epic fragrance make-up, it is considered a sacred temple powder often referred to as \"Nectar of the Gods\" or \"Ambrosia\" in certain cultures and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sage Essential Oil: or Mugwort\u003c\/strong\u003e, (Armoise) minty and spicy very reminiscent of white sage but with an old world flavor and herbaceousness.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turns out Black Sage is considered a \u003cb\u003epsychoactive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e herb and in some traditions, was used as a dream enhancer by putting it under a pillow. (I love my job)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMints and spices play so well together when laid out in a proper counterpoint of each other. Peppermint in combination with the black sage and white pepper really added some energy and motion to the blend. Very refreshing \u0026amp; engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/allepo_pine_resin_large.jpg?v=1557427774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Pine Resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now for the crowning note, \u003c\/span\u003eAleppo pine also known as Jerusalem pine! One of the most aromatically sublime pine notes produced in nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, One catches traces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elemon, bergamots and cedrat fruits still on the trees! There is also a lovely, fresh sharpness to the top of this resin as well, comparable to a splash of lime zest entwined with a distinct vegetative note that reminds one of just picked string beans. As the aroma develops the fresh fruit character remains but takes on a zingy quality which leads onto an intense wave of fresh pine notes. Jerusalem Pine is really some magical and animate stuff and added a much needed depth to the original scent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Powerful, Playful Blend of Manly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can probably imagine after reading this listing, a lot of thought and intention went into Future Fiction. I can say with the utmost certainty, you will absolutely fall in love with this scent. I predict it will be a main player in your summer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efrag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erotation if not become your daily driver all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-product-wrapper=\"\" class=\"product--container layout--two-col\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"product--outer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Tree Resins, Essential\/Fragrance Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23137148239920,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/future-fiction-eau-de-parfum-bright-citrusy-refreshing-685244.jpg?v=1726347360"},{"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":"future-fiction-star-jelly-aftershave-bright-refreshing-lightly-mentholated","title":"Future Fiction Star Jelly Aftershave | Bright \u0026 Refreshing | Menthol Free Or Mentholated!","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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Jelly?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky.  \u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to resist moisture loss. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften the skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Prickly Pear Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"MENTHOLATED","offer_id":39566622916656,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NON-Mentholated","offer_id":39566622949424,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/future-fiction-star-jelly-aftershave-bright-refreshing-menthol-free-or-mentholated-166929.jpg?v=1726347362"},{"product_id":"copalli-aftershave-cologne","title":"Copalli Artisan Aftershave\/Cologne | Resinous, Ambrosial \u0026 Balsamic","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"diraboutblurb\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBOOM!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCopalli is finally here folks and no one is more happy than me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Copalli\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/copalli-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003cp\u003eThis particular scent I have been chasing for well over a year now and really trying to pin her down, and with good reason. You see, upon first being introduced to Copal many years back in Central America, I knew it was something incredibly special and after delving a little deeper into the history, my hunch proved to be correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Personal Copal Origin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember catching my first whiff of Black Copal wafting through the humid air while crossing the border between Costa Rica and down into Panama on my motorcycle. This border was so much less formal than what one would ever see in the states. Imagine a whimsical bazaar or carnival without rides happening in between worlds. Tents, tables, booths, baskets, food, livestock, Singer Pedal Sewing Machines, artisanos, gypsies, jugglers, sketchy money changers with rigged calculators, policia with big guns...\u003cem\u003eand me\u003c\/em\u003e. Pushing a beat up, no working headlamp, 250cc motorcycle through the crowd wearing sunglasses and a bandana over my mouth to keep out the dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than rush through I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and seek out some new, rare, obscure gem of a hot sauce. I was really into hot sauce then. I enjoyed the many different colors and flavors I was finding during my time down South, but my primary use of it was to hopefully kill any parisitos or parasites I may have picked up while traveling in these parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, I happily trudged along from booth to booth pushing that damn bike. I actually had no business wasting time like that when I would be losing daylight in only a couple of hours and still had a long ways to go. No new salsa had caught my eye yet and before one could something hooked me by the nose and led me to a  booth tucked away in between a cage of baby chickens and someone selling bags of colored liquid. Some were to drink, others were to scare away flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick, rich, heavy smoke poured out from the stall creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere, mixing and mingling with the dust of the day. A tiny old man beckoned to me from behind a table covered in tapestries and tiny ceramic bowls that streams of weaving plumes of smoke flittered out of. I waved back at him pointing at my bike and shrugging my shoulders, indicating I couldn't leave it for fear of theft. But he nodded his head and rose from where he sat, directing me with both hands now towards his tables. I vividly remember saying to the bike as we proceeded under the cloth overhang, \"ok, we're going in,\" as I patted the gas tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man spoke for a long time in a mix of English, Spanish and some indigenous dialect. Somewhere in a conversation about the mystical, sacred resin known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopal de la Noche\u003c\/em\u003e he noticed my dilapidated headlamp. He looked back at me eyebrow raised and said something, confused I just responded with a smile and nod. Next thing I knew, with tools in hand, he was repairing my light. Sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI left slightly before it got dark with two sticks of Palo Santo, a satchel full of \"God Food\" and my bike back in the race to the next hostel . I could still smell the smoke pouring out of that old man's tent for kilometers before it faded into the jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn life, unlike on tv, we don't truly have a soundtrack, at least not continuously or seamlessly. We do however have what I like to call a Smelltrack, it's always going, non-stop since birth. All of my memories after that fateful day down in \"Central A\" are smoke stained with Black Copal. When I started a few years back experimenting with tree resins and perfuming I knew it would eventually lead back to Copalli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Epic Scent You Never Heard Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last couple of months you may have heard me refer to Copal as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSandalwood of Mesoamerica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI know, a tad vague and also confusing. To clarify, what Sandalwood is to the East, Copal is to the Americas, Mesoamerica in particular. Meaning, it is\/ has been used in much the same way that Sandalwood was\/is and has been, since man set foot on the America(s). Some uses include religious ceremonies such as ritual offerings to the gods, Insect Repellent, Ancient Magic, as Perfume, as Incense\u003cem\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eand on and on!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Aztecs referred to Copal as Food Of The Gods, if that doesn't tell you how epic it is...\u003cem\u003eand how long we gringos have been missing out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut What is Copal? Plant, Animal, Mineral?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003eCopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a tree resin that has been used since pre-Columbian times in various ceremonies throughout Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a shortened version of “\u003cem\u003ecopalli\u003c\/em\u003e” which is a Nahuatl word that means incense; to the Mayan people it was called \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eom \u003c\/em\u003eand others have nicknamed it \u003cem\u003eY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eoung Amber*\u003c\/em\u003e.  In modern times \u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is widely used as a standalone or as an ingredient in the blend of many incense fragrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  It's really magical stuff and what I find to be a perfect mid-summer scent!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Fun Fact 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Are you a fan of Amber? You know that hard, golden resin that has been known to encase ancient insects? You probably had a piece at some point or another in your life, or at least held some...it's so cool, a real time capsule. I actually remember seeing a shaving brush handle made from the stuff awhile back too,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEPIC!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat is Copal!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOr, Antique Copal from thousands of years back to be more precise, hence its nickname,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung Amber\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn't it odd?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt's like Copal was always near, we just never knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point you are probably wondering what Palo Santo is. Palo Santo\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#222222\"\u003e is also considered to be a sacred tree but possessing a very strong, aromatic wood as well. Palo Santo can be distilled into an essential oil or be used as a resin but even more interestingly, it can be cut into sticks and burned like sage or incense. The scent is fresh and alive - slightly resinous, and almost minty with sparkly notes of citrus. In some cases, because of different environmental factors, it can also smell like baked apples or burnt sugar. The stuff is a perfumers dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#222222\"\u003eThat said. I was sure to distill some fresh Palo Santo Hydrosol to add some zing. I also chose to go a step further and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreated a tincture with the wood which I steeped for many months before adding it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Oils From The Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course just as we would with any of our other aftershave\/colognes we included some epic and thematic skinfood. All of them are of Amazonian Origin too and will leave your face feeling silky smooth and nourished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuriti Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePacked with the antioxidant beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Buriti oil is one of the richest sources of beta carotene known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePracaxi Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “pracaxi” is actually the Portuguese name for the Pentaclethra macroloba tree where the oil comes from.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich fatty acid content in pracaxi provides restoring hydration, making skin appear nourished and hydrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuayusa Extract: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound primarily in Ecuador. Although it's not related to green tea, it has very similar benefits.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuayusa contains 50% more anti-oxidants than green tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen of course there are my regular skin food favorites, Aloe Vera, Vegetable Glycerin, Willow Bark Extract and that rascally sex panther himself, Hedione!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Excited People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with that it gives me great pleasure to finally introduce to you all after such a long journey,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOPALLI!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnticipate the magic and turn that next shave into pure adventure!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Alcohol Denat, Palo Santo Hydrosol, Essential \/ Fragrance Oils, Buruti Oil, Pracaxi Oil Hedione, Guayusa Extract, Glycerin, Willow Bark Extract, Aloe, Copal Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notespyramid notespyramidb\"\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29157961105456,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/copalli-artisan-aftershavecologne-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic-974575.jpg?v=1726347009"},{"product_id":"copalli-artisan-shaving-soap-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-5-oz","title":"Copalli Artisan Shaving Soap | Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis particular scent I have been chasing for well over a year now and really trying to pin her down, and with good reason. You see, upon first being introduced to Copal many years back in Central America, I knew it was something incredibly special and after delving a little deeper into the history, my hunch proved to be correct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/copalli-collection\" title=\"Copalli\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Personal Copal Origin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember catching my first whiff of Black Copal wafting through the humid air while crossing the border between Costa Rica and down into Panama on my motorcycle. This border was so much less formal than what one would ever see in the states. Imagine a whimsical bazaar or carnival without rides happening in between worlds. Tents, tables, booths, baskets, food, livestock, Singer Pedal Sewing Machines, artisanos, gypsies, jugglers, sketchy money changers with rigged calculators, policia with big guns...\u003cem\u003eand me\u003c\/em\u003e. Pushing a beat up, no working headlamp, 250cc motorcycle through the crowd wearing sunglasses and a bandana over my mouth to keep out the dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than rush through I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and seek out some new, rare, obscure gem of a hot sauce. I was really into hot sauce then. I enjoyed the many different colors and flavors I was finding during my time down South, but my primary use of it was to hopefully kill any parisitos or parasites I may have picked up while traveling in these parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, I happily trudged along from booth to booth pushing that damn bike. I actually had no business wasting time like that when I would be losing daylight in only a couple of hours and still had a long ways to go. No new salsa had caught my eye yet and before one could something hooked me by the nose and led me to a  booth tucked away in between a cage of baby chickens and someone selling bags of colored liquid. Some where to drink, others were to scare away flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick, rich, heavy smoke poured out from the stall creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere, mixing and mingling with the dust of the day. A tiny old man beckoned to me from behind a table covered in tapestries and tiny ceramic bowls that streams of weaving plumes of smoke flittered out of. I waved back at him pointing at my bike and shrugging my shoulders, indicating I couldn't leave it for fear of theft. But he nodded his head and rose from where he sat, directing me with both hands now towards his tables. I vividly remember saying to the bike as we proceeded under the cloth overhang, \"ok, we're going in,\" as I patted the gas tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man spoke for a long time in a mix of English, Spanish and some indigenous dialect. Somewhere in a conversation about the mystical, sacred resin known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopal de la Noche\u003c\/em\u003e he noticed my dilapidated headlamp. He looked back at me eyebrow raised and said something, confused I just responded with a smile and nod. Next thing I knew, with tools in hand, he was repairing my light. Sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI left slightly before it got dark with two sticks of Palo Santo, a satchel full of \"God Food\" and my bike back in the race to the next hostel . I could still smell the smoke pouring out of that old man's tent for kilometers before it faded into the jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn life, unlike on tv, we don't truly have a soundtrack, at least not continuously or seamlessly. We do however have what I like to call a Smelltrack, it's always going, non-stop since birth. All of my memories after that fateful day down in \"Central A\" are smoke stained with Black Copal. When I started a few years back experimenting with tree resins and perfuming I knew it would eventually lead back to Copalli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Epic Scent You Never Heard Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last couple of months you may have heard me refer to Copal as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSandalwood of Mesoamerica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI know, a tad vague and also confusing. To clarify, what Sandalwood is to the East, Copal is to the Americas, Mesoamerica in particular. Meaning, it is\/ has been used in much the same way that Sandalwood was\/is and has been, since man set foot on the America(s). Some uses include religious ceremonies such as ritual offerings to the gods, Insect Repellent, Ancient Magic, as Perfume, as Incense\u003cem\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eand on and on!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Aztecs referred to Copal as Food Of The Gods, if that doesn't tell you how epic it is...\u003cem\u003eand how long we gringos have been missing out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut What is Copal? Plant, Animal, Mineral?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\"\u003eCopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a tree resin that has been used since pre-Columbian times in various ceremonies throughout Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003cspan class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a shortened version of “\u003cem\u003ecopalli\u003c\/em\u003e” which is a Nahuatl word that means incense; to the Mayan people it was called \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eom \u003c\/em\u003eand others have nicknamed it \u003cem\u003eY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eoung Amber*\u003c\/em\u003e.  In modern times \u003cspan class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is widely used as a standalone or as an ingredient in the blend of many incense fragrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  It's really magical stuff and what I find to be a perfect mid-summer scent!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Fun Fact 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Are you a fan of Amber? You know that hard, golden resin that has been known to encase ancient insects? You probably had a piece at some point or another in your life, or at least held some...it's so cool, a real time capsule. I actually remember seeing a shaving brush handle made from the stuff awhile back too,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEPIC!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat is Copal!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOr, Antique Copal from thousands of years back to be more precise, hence its nickname,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung Amber\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn't it odd?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt's like Copal was always near, we just never knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point you are probably wondering what Palo Santo is. Palo Santo\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e is also considered to be a sacred tree but possessing a very strong, aromatic wood as well. Palo Santo can be distilled into an essential oil or be used as a resin but even more interestingly, it can be cut into sticks and burned like sage or incense. The scent is fresh and alive - slightly resinous, and almost minty with sparkly notes of citrus. In some cases, because of different environmental factors, it can also smell like baked apples or burnt sugar. The stuff is a perfumers dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Excited People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with that it gives me great pleasure to finally introduce to you all after such a long journey,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOPALLI!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnticipate the magic and turn that next shave into pure adventure!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003eOh brother, are you in for a real honest ta goodness treat, Copalli \u0026amp; CK-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExternal Use Only, Discontinue Use if Irritation Occurs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade In Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29158041649200,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/copalli-artisan-shaving-soap-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-282519.jpg?v=1726347110"},{"product_id":"copalli-artisan-shave-soap-aftershave-cologne-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic","title":"Copalli Artisan Shave Soap \u0026 Aftershave\/Cologne | Ultra Premium Formula CK-6 | Resinous, Ambrosial \u0026 Balsamic","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"diraboutblurb\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBOOM!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCopalli is finally here folks and no one is more happy than me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Copalli\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/copalli-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular scent I have been chasing for well over a year now and really trying to pin her down, and with good reason. You see, upon first being introduced to Copal many years back in Central America, I knew it was something incredibly special and after delving a little deeper into the history, my hunch proved to be correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Personal Copal Origin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember catching my first whiff of Black Copal wafting through the humid air while crossing the border between Costa Rica and down into Panama on my motorcycle. This border was so much less formal than what one would ever see in the states. Imagine a whimsical bazaar or carnival without rides happening in between worlds. Tents, tables, booths, baskets, food, livestock, Singer Pedal Sewing Machines, artisanos, gypsies, jugglers, sketchy money changers with rigged calculators, policia with big guns...\u003cem\u003eand me\u003c\/em\u003e. Pushing a beat up, no working headlamp, 250cc motorcycle through the crowd wearing sunglasses and a bandana over my mouth to keep out the dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than rush through I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and seek out some new, rare, obscure gem of a hot sauce. I was really into hot sauce then. I enjoyed the many different colors and flavors I was finding during my time down South, but my primary use of it was to hopefully kill any parisitos or parasites I may have picked up while traveling in these parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, I happily trudged along from booth to booth pushing that damn bike. I actually had no business wasting time like that when I would be losing daylight in only a couple of hours and still had a long ways to go. No new salsa had caught my eye yet and before one could something hooked me by the nose and led me to a  booth tucked away in between a cage of baby chickens and someone selling bags of colored liquid. Some were to drink, others were to scare away flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick, rich, heavy smoke poured out from the stall creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere, mixing and mingling with the dust of the day. A tiny old man beckoned to me from behind a table covered in tapestries and tiny ceramic bowls that streams of weaving plumes of smoke flittered out of. I waved back at him pointing at my bike and shrugging my shoulders, indicating I couldn't leave it for fear of theft. But he nodded his head and rose from where he sat, directing me with both hands now towards his tables. I vividly remember saying to the bike as we proceeded under the cloth overhang, \"ok, we're going in,\" as I patted the gas tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man spoke for a long time in a mix of English, Spanish and some indigenous dialect. Somewhere in a conversation about the mystical, sacred resin known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopal de la Noche\u003c\/em\u003e he noticed my dilapidated headlamp. He looked back at me eyebrow raised and said something, confused I just responded with a smile and nod. Next thing I knew, with tools in hand, he was repairing my light. Sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI left slightly before it got dark with two sticks of Palo Santo, a satchel full of \"God Food\" and my bike back in the race to the next hostel . I could still smell the smoke pouring out of that old man's tent for kilometers before it faded into the jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn life, unlike on tv, we don't truly have a soundtrack, at least not continuously or seamlessly. We do however have what I like to call a Smelltrack, it's always going, non-stop since birth. All of my memories after that fateful day down in \"Central A\" are smoke stained with Black Copal. When I started a few years back experimenting with tree resins and perfuming I knew it would eventually lead back to Copalli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Epic Scent You Never Heard Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last couple of months you may have heard me refer to Copal as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSandalwood of Mesoamerica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI know, a tad vague and also confusing. To clarify, what Sandalwood is to the East, Copal is to the Americas, Mesoamerica in particular. Meaning, it is\/ has been used in much the same way that Sandalwood was\/is and has been, since man set foot on the America(s). Some uses include religious ceremonies such as ritual offerings to the gods, Insect Repellent, Ancient Magic, as Perfume, as Incense\u003cem\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eand on and on!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Aztecs referred to Copal as Food Of The Gods, if that doesn't tell you how epic it is...\u003cem\u003eand how long we gringos have been missing out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut What is Copal? Plant, Animal, Mineral?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003eCopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a tree resin that has been used since pre-Columbian times in various ceremonies throughout Central \u0026amp; South America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is a shortened version of “\u003cem\u003ecopalli\u003c\/em\u003e” which is a Nahuatl word that means incense; to the Mayan people it was called \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eom \u003c\/em\u003eand others have nicknamed it \u003cem\u003eY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eoung Amber*\u003c\/em\u003e.  In modern times \u003cspan data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark0a7r0bah6\"\u003ecopal\u003c\/span\u003e is widely used as a standalone or as an ingredient in the blend of many incense fragrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  It's really magical stuff and what I find to be a perfect mid-summer scent!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Fun Fact 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Are you a fan of Amber? You know that hard, golden resin that has been known to encase ancient insects? You probably had a piece at some point or another in your life, or at least held some...it's so cool, a real time capsule. I actually remember seeing a shaving brush handle made from the stuff awhile back too,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEPIC!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat is Copal!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOr, Antique Copal from thousands of years back to be more precise, hence its nickname,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung Amber\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn't it odd?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt's like Copal was always near, we just never knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point you are probably wondering what Palo Santo is. Palo Santo\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#222222\"\u003e is also considered to be a sacred tree but possessing a very strong, aromatic wood as well. Palo Santo can be distilled into an essential oil or be used as a resin but even more interestingly, it can be cut into sticks and burned like sage or incense. The scent is fresh and alive - slightly resinous, and almost minty with sparkly notes of citrus. In some cases, because of different environmental factors, it can also smell like baked apples or burnt sugar. The stuff is a perfumers dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" color=\"#222222\"\u003eThat said. I was sure to distill some fresh Palo Santo Hydrosol to add some zing. I also chose to go a step further and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreated a tincture with the wood which I steeped for many months before adding it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Oils From The Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course just as we would with any of our other aftershave\/colognes we included some epic and thematic skinfood. All of them are of Amazonian Origin too and will leave your face feeling silky smooth and nourished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuriti Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePacked with the antioxidant beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Buriti oil is one of the richest sources of beta carotene known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePracaxi Oil: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “pracaxi” is actually the Portuguese name for the Pentaclethra macroloba tree where the oil comes from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich fatty acid content in pracaxi provides restoring hydration, making skin appear hydrated and nourished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuayusa Extract: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound primarily in Ecuador. Although it's not related to green tea, it has very similar benefits.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuayusa contains 50% more anti-oxidants than green tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen of course there are my regular skin food favorites, Aloe Vera, Vegetable Glycerin, Willow Bark Extract and that rascally sex panther himself, Hedione!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Excited People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with that it gives me great pleasure to finally introduce to you all after such a long journey,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOPALLI!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnticipate the magic and turn that next shave into pure adventure!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave Cologne Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alcohol Denat, Palo Santo Hydrosol, Essential \/ Fragrance Oils, Buruti Oil, Pracaxi Oil Hedione, Guayusa Extract, Glycerin, Willow Bark Extract, Aloe, Copal Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap Net Wt 4oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notespyramid notespyramidb\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29158177505328,"sku":"","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/copalli-artisan-shave-soap-aftershavecologne-ultra-premium-formula-ck-6-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic-281497.jpg?v=1726347110"},{"product_id":"copalli-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic","title":"Copalli Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Resinous, Ambrosial \u0026 Balsamic","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/copalli-collection\" title=\"Copalli\" target=\"_blank\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283692007472,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/copalli-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-resinous-ambrosial-balsamic-610788.jpg?v=1726347112"},{"product_id":"harvest-moon-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-special-edition","title":"Harvest Moon Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | A Phoenix Shaving Classic!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScent Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOud (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgarwood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Green Tobacco, Black Currant, Tobacco Absolute, Hay Absolute, Peru Balsam, Smoke, Spanish Moss, White Sage.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"ui-droppable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ngSD-ic3BQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Harvest Moon\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Harvest*%20Moon*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind The Entire Harvest Moon Collection ===\u0026gt; Here!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3 in our Roswell Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Mexico 1947,  Small Town Carnival - 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...a charge, a mystery, a secret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiles outside the town limits an event takes 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...to breathe without breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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 Harvest Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark and as complex as Al Fin or Tombstone, but easily as classic as CaD, Quite Possibly A Barbershop of Mars Scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283945173040,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/harvest-moon-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-a-phoenix-shaving-classic-586827.jpg?v=1726347464"},{"product_id":"agharta-artisan-shaving-soap-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-5-oz-1","title":"AGHARTA Artisan Shaving Soap | Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula","description":"\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-form-regular=\"\" class=\"product-form--regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-form-area=\"\"\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"share-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"share-buttons--list\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"AGHARTA\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/AGHARTA_AD_Final_large.jpg?12298592709528216483\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst and foremost, for those who just want the straight notes of AGHARTA, behold: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalc, 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 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-form-regular=\"\" class=\"product-form--regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-form-area=\"\"\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"share-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"share-buttons--list\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePotassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, Astrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, Platonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Our Story Begins Below]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNow for those who are fans of our trilogy soaps, this is for you!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRead on...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis my friends has been a long time coming,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAGHARTA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe final installment of our recent trilogy and what an adventure it's been. For those that follow what we do here, you know PAA is more than about just shaving, but about an experience. Maybe a shave happening in our own unique PAA universe or your own shave realm\/dreamscape pieced together by stimulating all the senses. I hope that opening up a new jar of our suds or aftershave is like walking into a movie theater as the lights begin to dim, or discovering lost treasure, or listening to a vinyl record and following along with the liner notes. \u003cem\u003eI know it is for me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSoapmaking for me doesn't just end when the soap is cured. There's the story, the label design, the photos and artwork chosen to tell the tale, the research, the scent research and how they work with each other, the dry erase board, the clippings, sometimes even the travel. (Remember I'm the guy who drove to Roswell, New Mexico just to release a soap!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis approach, if you want to call it that, seems to confuse some, especially those that really are not paying attention. They see maybe bits and pieces, flashes and confuse it for something that it's not. With their mouths always full with critique they really never have a chance to hear what's being said. Which often says more about them than us. Often I am reminded of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Edwin Abbott, where the denizens of Flatland are so fast to demonize, fear or despise something so quickly without understanding what they are actually seeing, \u003cem\u003eho hum.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIf it was all just about money, I would just make soap and save myself some heartache. This is what we do, maybe it's a tad eccentric, maybe it's art, but it certainly drives me day in and out and I am very grateful to be able to do what I do; pouring all my interests and passions into one cup. I wish that everyone could sip from a similar cup! So thank you again to those that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"get it\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand have stuck with us...\u003cem\u003eBut I digress. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe AGHARTA Trilogy, AKA: The Shaver Mystery is what I believe to be our most epic yet! Not only do all three soaps thematically work in unison to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etell pieces of the ongoing saga, but the scents are also interchangeable! Meaning, they compliment each other opening up a truly creative mix and match experience! So get creative with them in your daily combinations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow for a little background. I am a huge fan of adventure, fantasy and sci-fi...I geek out to it, hard. The more obscure the better. One of my favorite authors and not too well known to most is\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Richard Shaver\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Richard_Sharpe_Shaver\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRichard Sharp Shaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's in a name?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe man was either a genius or completely out of his mind! I was first introduced to him in my early teens by my best friends older brother. (Who would have guessed I would be a Sharp Shaver myself some day. T\u003cem\u003ehere is no such thing as coincidence.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis outrageous and sometimes perverse tales of the inner earth colored my adolescent mind and probably not for the better. The fantastical worlds he created were a well spring of endless possibility. What made these stories all the richer (pun intended) was that he believed them to be true!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI won't take up space with a bio on Mr Shaver but I encourage you all to look him up, absolute madness of the wunder kind! So I refer to this trilogy as The Shaver Mystery in an homage and in hopes of at least one person\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"getting it\"\u003c\/em\u003e...but not holding my breath! :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat said, that was my introduction to the concept of the hollow earth. From that point on it was always of interest to me be it fiction or theory, i ate it all up and continue to do so finding new material on the subject or revisiting the classics. Note, I am not admitting to subscribe to such a belief but in reverie I do often entertain the possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUp until this point, the trilogy has only really been cryptically told in images and prosaic fragments from the prior 2 releases:\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"High Jump 47 Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/high-jump-47-epic-artisan-shave-soap-classic-masculine-scent\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh Jump 47\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strange Island ARtisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/strange-island-epic-artisan-shave-soap-sage-lavender-copaiba-balsam\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrange Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. If you are just tuning in, I suggest you read those two sales pages first and in order. Please approach them with a willing suspension of disbelief. Maybe fill in the blanks with your own whimsical additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeck, you could even go back to last years Harvest Moon Trilogy and start there! That was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dixie Aftershave Cologne\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/dixie-aftershave-cologne-contains-aloe-carrot-extract-liquid-silk-hedione-more\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDixie\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Wow Signal! Aftershave Cologne\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-wow-signal-aftershave-cologne-w-alum-aloe-liquid-silk-more-3-5-oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe WOW Signal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand finally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harvest Moon Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/harvest-moon-artisan-shaving-soap-seasonal-4oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarvest Moon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Steeple Chase ARtisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/limited-edition-steeplechase-sport-crown-king-kokum-butter-artisan-shave-soap-4oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeplechase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas also an offshoot of the story as was Ciderhouse 5, supplemental if you will. Much like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cold Spices Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cold-spices-3-0-artisan-shave-soap-lightly-mentholated\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCold Spices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a supplemental part of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrilogy. Most of my labels are telling some kind of tale and are created for those with eyes to see, sort to speak. I consider them pillars holding up the PAA Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBut I digress yet again, \u003cem\u003epardon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow we get to AGHARTA, the journey is over. Up until this point AGHARTA too was propelled by visual snippets and lyrical fragments but from here on in I subconsciously, it would seem, decided to take a more traditional approach, a scent description that accidentally turned into possibly a novella. Sigh, this is so typical for me, nothing is ever simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI really did just set out to write,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI swear\u003c\/em\u003e, another fragmental description of the scent and the scene. This was around 7 o'clock pm last night and lasted till about 10 pm. I awoke today and was back at it sporadically throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI really wanted folks to be able to climb into the story with me and see what I was seeing when pushing and pulling at all these things and concepts; conspiracy, scent; painting with smell, mystery, soapmaking, adventure, label and artwork design, Douglas Smythe, and all that jazz. I really owe it to the lot of you that have been patient enough to play\/follow along and even do some digging yourselves, bravo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere is a whole wacky world out there still and I do belief there is much more to be discovered under our oceans, on land, deep in the jungles, in my labels (!) and as you may have guessed by now, underneath our feet! I want you to keep that excitement you feel welling up inside you as you read these words, it's infectious and should be shared and applied to your everyday life, it's okay to be a grown up kid and it's ok to geek out on soap, you already know that much. Be kind to each other and now lets begin our race of Good vs Evil, shall we?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPECIAL THANKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the staff and rangers of Kartchner Caverns, AZ! I can only imagine what you were thinking when we barged in dressed for a journey to the center of the earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Agharta_Journey_1_Color_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMay 2016 - Deep Underground\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"VRIL!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas woke up kicking and screaming in cold sweats, nearly rolling himself out of his makeshift tent. Another hauntingly real nightmare that faded just as fast as it came on. In vain he tried to grasp at the fleeting images that playfully flitted in the dim atmosphere around his bed roll. In his dream they were being pursued, for what he did not know and by whom he could not see?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo one could possibly know they were here.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eLooking around at the darkness that engulfed him and his small, sleeping band of \"would be\" explorers. \u003ci\u003eWould be\u003c\/i\u003e meaning: if they weren't lost they \u003ci\u003ewould be \u003c\/i\u003eexploring. It had already been over a month now of trekking through these mysterious ancient tunnels, getting nowhere, and almost a year since this whole misadventure began...\u003ci\u003eand how did it begin?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eHome after 3 weeks of traveling for work he could finally sit down, just sit, nothing more except, maybe stare at \u003ci\u003enothing\u003c\/i\u003e, completely zone out. Maybe gaze at a door knob for a few hours, anything as long as it was mindless and \u003ci\u003eun-thought-provoking.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt had been go, go, go since the moment he boarded the plane out of Phoenix, nonstop wet shaving action! But now he needed to process it all, call his family, make a quick meal, unpack, pour himself a much needed drink and maybe pay some bills. Motivated by that last thought, he picked through the pile of mail that was spilling out of the drop slot of his front door in an arch; suspended animation. He should have had the post office hold it for him. He made a mental note for next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThere were a few women's catalogs for Fran, loads of junk mail for both of them and some random letters. Douglas Smythe was a huge fan of a good old fashioned handwritten letter, though his handwriting, if you could even define it as such, was that of a 3rd grader’s, simply put,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eatrocious\u003c\/i\u003e. He knew this and it seemed not to bother him, if it did, he never let on. It did bother a few of his \"pen pals\" however but being who they are,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekind\u003c\/i\u003e, they never mentioned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eHe separated the junk from the obvious epistolaries and headed towards the kitchen to have a bowl of cereal. Over this sad little\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edinner\u003c\/i\u003e he picked through the letters and began to place them in the order he would read them in. He discovered among them six that did not contain return addresses and in a script he did not recognize, possibly written in pen and ink? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eTypically he would insert his prized antique letter opener into the upper right corner of the flap and slice the envelope open, but he was not at his desk. He could get up and improvise with a butter knife, but moving more than he had to was out of the question. So uncharacteristically, he gently peeled open the letter as one does when given a wrapped gift by a stranger or a new friend, so as not to come off like the impatient beast we all are. The envelope seemed very old and opened quite easily. Inside were two pages folded twice and yellowed with age, they looked to have been torn from a diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"What the hell?\" Doug said out loud becoming interested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eConfused he turned the envelope over again and checked the date stamp, 1947, “\u003ci\u003eRight”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ehe thought. Underneath the faded ink, a single 15 cent Airmail stamp was affixed to the corner. It didn't make sense. He then delicately unfolded the brittle pages and began to read what appeared to be journal entries from one \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdmiral Richard E. Byrd\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach envelope contained more of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ejournal entries\u003c\/span\u003e, entries that seemed to border on the incoherent ramblings of a man gone mad! When Doug was done reading and rereading the journal he looked at the clock, it was now 1:46 am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn, I wanted to be in bed and in a deep coma by now.\" he mumbled scoldingly, and then, poured himself a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eBut he suspected he was onto something big and digging into the details while physically and mentally exhausting, was always worth it, and maybe added a little more \u003ci\u003ewoo woo\u003c\/i\u003e to it all, at least at this hour. The entries not only described a strange ancient world seemingly beneath our very feet but also referenced a map. A map that contained detailed instructions, and locations of entrance ways all over the globe, but most importantly, a direct route to the mythical, inner earth city of AGHARTA.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOf course, there was no map included. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eHad to be a joke he thought. He finished his gin and tonic and then with a sly smirk, he mixed another and stirred it with his finger. Fran, his girlfriend and partner in crime, had been away visiting with some old college friends on the East Coast. It suddenly became clear they were obviously playing some sort of trick on him, and in his, by now, over exhausted state, had been sucked into their clever prank. She would be home in a few days and he would confront her then. For now, he reinserted the silly, probably tea stained parchments, back into their rightful envelopes. In doing so he noticed something odd. A strange pattern on the inside of the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eAfter carefully prying it open and flattening the false envelope on the table, it was clear this was a portion of an antiquated, hand drawn map. In a few minutes and with great anticipation, he laid all six pieces out before him on the coffee table.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt was a puzzle! \u003c\/i\u003eHe hated puzzles, ever since he was little. He always felt like he was putting together something that someone else took apart\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCleaning up someone else's mess never appealed to him. But this time it was different, he was part of something, seeing something through, part of an epic tale that was still being told. Besides, it was only six pieces, hard to screw up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn it, where'd I put the scotch tape?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eAlmost 12 months later Douglas and a rather skeptical Fran were making their way around the Superstition Mountains, East of Phoenix, Arizona. A truly spooky place and home to the myth of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Lost Dutchman's Mine\u003c\/span\u003e or so the story goes. Not as well known, Geronimo was said to have secret subterranean tunnels in and all around this place also. Tunnels that crisscrossed over into Mexico as well as other nearby states. Apaches would be seen in the Superstitions one minute and then suddenly, they’d disappear only then to re-surface a day later and miles or even states away! At the time this was considered great magic but over the years it came down that this was done through access to ancient tunnel systems that had been in place long before the Native Americans discovered them and put them to use confounding the white man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eWith map in hand, Douglas and Fran found the entrance to what the Hopi called the underworld, home to the Ant People and what Admiral Byrd referred to as the Inner Earth. Rather than an immediate great expanse it was more of a corridor between two worlds and it would seem they had many, many miles to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                           \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e               \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e                \u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Maria_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 1935\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eA world away and many years before in Berlin,\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaria Orsic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e head medium of the newly reestablished Vril Society stares out the window of the grand dining room of a Gothic era manor. The Vril Society combined ancient pagan and Eastern religion with modern occult and Nazi ideology. As in the days of old when great leaders and common folk would travel many miles to consult the oracles of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDelphi\u003c\/span\u003e so were the mediums of the Vril society used. But unlike in those days of old the common \u003ci\u003evolk\u003c\/i\u003e or people, were not welcome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMany high ranking members of the Nazi party were secretly passing in and out of the doors of this new\/old black church.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe mediums used were all women with long, natural hair, unlike the popular short style of the time. It was believed the length of the hair functioned like a cosmic or psychic antenna. Antennae that would aid them in communication with the dead, the unborn and even aliens. Being the head seer Maria Orsic had it good, to a certain extent, in fact once removed, she was running the country. Aside from the most powerful woman in Germany she was also considered possibly, the most beautiful, a fact she knew well and put to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                                           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn on Hallow's Eve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eEver since she was a young girl she knew she was different, she learned very quickly that she could see and feel things few others could. She had very few friends growing up her own age, those that were, were often ghosts from other times and usually, other places. She was also a rather bright girl and this was recognized in her by a new teacher from her village that took a special interest in her. He was a very worldly man who wore a red moustache and was rumored to practice alchemy by the old women of the town. He went by the name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHerr Germain\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEven when she was off to study at university, a great privilege for a woman back then, especially of such common stock, Herr Germain kept her under his tutelage visiting her at night with sacred texts. As tradition would dictate, these occult lessons lasted only as long as a candle would burn. However soon was g\u003c\/span\u003eone the curious little girl trying to control the strange unruly forces that flowed through her. She had become by now, a cold, cunning, beautiful and ambitious young woman. She seemed to favor dabbling more on the darker side of the craft than on the light. So much so, even Herr Germaine felt uncomfortable around her. It would seem he had created a monster, and with this in his mind he confronted her one evening before her studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eNo one really knows what happened to the mystical scholar after that night. Maybe he left the city, maybe he took flight, but he was gone and she was now unstoppable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003eLike a shooting star she shot in and out of certain influential social and political circles...\u003ci\u003eshe had a gift.\u003c\/i\u003e She was of great use to many of the rich and powerful around Austria and Germany. When is the best day to travel? Who do the stars recommend I marry? When do I sell? When do I buy? When do we overthrow the standing government? When do we ring in the new vision? She was very successful in the \"advice\" she administered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003eIn many an ancient manuscript she would see the word Vril, an easy to overlook word that sounded nonsensical to most, but magical to those with ears to hear. The first time she heard the word Vril was in a conversation at a party in Vienna. A young, driven man with a hacking cough and a dark look in his eyes brought it up. He was speaking of a book he had read not long before, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coming Race\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Fantastic stuff, pure science fiction and easy to forget,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut she didn't (and nor did he).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eNow 8 years later she was running and shaping the Vril Society, not to mention the destiny of the country. Vril was real, Vril was obtainable, Vril would mean endless power for her and the fatherland. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Spear of Destiny\u003c\/span\u003e was already in their possession and other powerful relics were being discovered around the world everyday by their stormtroopers. But if they could attain Vril, and if the legends were true, she could amplify her powers by 10 fold. She knew where it was,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAGHARTA\u003c\/span\u003e, but getting to the fabled land was proving much more of a task than the Great Mistress Orsic was used to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThen one day while \u003ci\u003escrying\u003c\/i\u003e she saw a foggy figure in a pith helmet, mispronouncing German words and waving a map. Who was this and from what time was he from? He was clearly American she could tell that much by the body language even before he spoke a lick of his native tongue. But anymore detail was vague and fading fast. The practice of scrying or looking into a mirror, bowl of water, or pretty much anything reflective, was not an exact science and a lot was left to interpretation,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eunless you really knew what to look for.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore long the scene before her dissipated but she would try to revisit this specter again later and learn more when her head was clearer. This was the closest she had come to obtaining what in her mind was her magical birthright. Her whole life up until now had been just preparation for the journey she knew she was about to embark upon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                               *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eIt had been days of endless hiking and snacking in between meals for Fran and Doug. The caverns were truly an archeologists dream; cave art from all throughout the ages adorned the walls and relics and ruins of all kinds and from all cultures littered their path. It was always exciting to stumble upon something new and always a bit freaky and less inspiring to stumble upon the skeletal remains of others who had made their way into the tunnels before them. They would wonder out loud what their stories were and how they came to their eventual end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eDuring one of these \"wonderings\" Douglas was interrupted by a low scratchy moan, which he assumed at first was Fran's stomach signaling lunch time, lunch was important stuff. But judging by the concerned look on her face he quickly realized it came from up ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThey both raked their flashlights across the cavern, wielding them like light sabers. \"I think \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e came from up above, from that overhanging ledge!\" Fran whispered as gravel fell down on them like rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eBefore Douglas could get a word in or crack a joke, \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003ewas on top of him. \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e seemed like all hands; frantically poking and grabbing, not for Doug's side arm but for his canteen. Water bottle in hand and a push from Doug the \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003esprang back\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewildly\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebegan to chug. Soon the thing began gasping and making sounds, making words, stringing them together into sentences and gasping some more. Unfortunately these words were not in English, but Fran soon figured them to be German or a similar dialect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"It's a man!\" Doug blurted out, followed by a softer; \"duh.\" to himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIndeed it was a man, a wild man in a rather improvised outfit of this and that, with a great beard and long, stringy red hair. He didn't smell bad but he didn't smell good either. Douglas searched through his backpack for a granola bar and his German language book. With flashlight in mouth he skimmed the pages briskly. Knowing that this trip would take them all over and under the world he brought a small stack of different language primers and split them up between both of their packs. At the time, Fran complained about the extra weight but now she seemed more than grateful for the extra 25 pounds of books and snacks he and she had been lugging around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst off, German was \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003eDoug's language. It did not come natural to him as such was the case with Spanish.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut he tried.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\"W\u003c\/span\u003eer und was hubschrauber waren Ihre welpen geboren am?\" For emphasis and to drive his introduction home, he waved a scotch taped map in front of the stranger and tapped his chest. The man looked at Douglas blankly. Fran looked on painfully and hoped for the best, giving Doug a supportive thumbs up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Let's try this again, Mein gynäkologe ist eine schwindlig...\" Douglas stammered looking up and feeling pretty sure of himself handing the wild man a granola bar, then continued; “…schwester und getränke wie ein toaster\" This did not have the effect he was hoping for, but it did have an effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Great, just great, I hope what\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou're on\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewasn't in the water!\" said the man with a light hint of a German accent, dropping the snack and putting his finger in his mouth touching the back of is throat and forcing himself to gag. With a pang of loss, Doug’s eyes followed the granola bar as it fell to the ground. Both Fran and Douglas exhaled and looked at each other relieved and somewhat hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd then there were 3.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt turns out the man was far from wild, in fact, he was quite cultured and very well spoken. Once he caught his breath and realized they were not trying to drug him, he introduced himself as Aldous and apologized for his rudeness. He had been wandering the caverns without a torch for weeks now, surviving on grubs and giant toadstools whenever he stumbled upon them.The only real thing he could recall, and it was much less a real thing and more like just a made up, silly word, was \u003ci\u003eVril \u003c\/i\u003eand it was very important that he locate it. He also considered the possible fact that this was a delusion due to a healthy portion of those curious, giant cave mushrooms that made up most of his diet. But yet still, a small part of himself couldn't dismiss it so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eThe more research Maria did the more intel on this stranger from the future she procured. It also turned out that 12 years from now a US Admiral, ironically with the last name Byrd, would accidentally fly into AGHARTA. It is this Admiral that apparently had the foresight and ability to send the map to a one Mr. Douglas Smythe almost 70 years into the future.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut why?\u003c\/i\u003e Her information was still piecemeal and thin but it looked as though this odd looking man in a pith helmet was nothing more than an eccentric soapmaker from the future. \u003ci\u003eIt made no sense.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e                                                            *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eAs the days past, Aldous became more coherent and was actually quite fun to have around. From what he could remember and from what Fran and Doug could piece together, Aldous had been bumbling around down here in the dark for a lot longer than a few weeks, and possibly ages! What a brilliant mind however, he knew everything about everything, a Jack of all trades,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emaster of all!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe knew all about the process of making soap and perfuming, was old hat to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eAfter awhile both Fran and Doug felt they could contribute nothing of interest to the ongoing orations and just let the man ramble on as they walked. It was much like listening to an audio book on a long trip, so much so, each was hesitant to \"pull over to a rest area\" in risk of missing one captivating detail escaping Aldous' mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eSuddenly in the middle of one of Aldous' stories Doug noticed the compass. The needle seemed to be second guessing itself, whirling around it's case and then wandering back slowly. It was at this time they all noticed they felt lighter too, and reinvigorated. They could move faster through the endless passage at greater speed. How odd,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut how cool.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAldous explained this away in terms of magnetism, what we and most top dwellers commonly confuse for gravity. They were getting close he assured them but when pressed how he could be so sure, he pleaded the 5th. Either Aldous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ewas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ea bit mad or maybe holding something back, which was hard for them to believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eThere was now a strange, whimsical tinge to the cavern air. It creeped up on the nose like the salt of the sea does as one gets closer to the beach. But it wasn't water or salt, not even ozone, but a surreal sweetness with a rather rich, distinctive boldness to it. Words actually fail in describing it,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eat least in English and bad German.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eIf synesthesia had her say, she would describe it as a mythological symphony performed by all the heroes and villains of all the sagas, and all the epics, from all the myths up through all the science fiction films of the 20st century and all of what’s to come. Could this new, sudden appreciation of the air around them also be explained away by magnetism? If so, one would wager to bet it was that of a different sort. They were now drawn ever so nearer, as if hooked under nostril by a near do well succubus (or incubus in Fran's case). They moved on with a renewed and unexplained urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eMaria walked up and down the line of men in deep thought as she inspected the soldiers she had assembled as her team. 4 specialists, 2 scientists and 23 foot soldiers, many, including the scientists, were members of the Vril Society and occultists in their own right. It was in her best interest to play this expedition close to the vest and the less curious eyes from outside her inner sanctum the better off the mission was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThere were two entrances to the hollow earth she learned of, one was located on a \u003ci\u003estrange island\u003c\/i\u003e off the antarctic but another portal was much closer in the Bavarian Forest. The door to the underworld was reported to be through an ancient oak tree located dead center in the forest. She had handed over the coordinates to one of her specialists but packed a dousing wand as well, just in case. It was only known among a few within the craft that dousing was not only useful for locating underground springs but also other inter dimensional pockets and spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eRecalling all that she had recently learned through scrying, time seemed to play by different rules within the realms of the inner Earth. She was convinced it was layered with other dimensions that were alive and interweaving between space and time. Just the sort of stuff a dowsing rod would be drawn to. If all that failed however, there was always the Spear of Destiny which she had wrapped in cloth tape in an effort to disguise it as a walking stick. She felt rather intuitively it would direct her directly to the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThe Spear was believed to be the very one that the roman soldier Longinus used to pierce Christ's side at the crucifixion. Whether it was or wasn't, so many believed it to be, thus making it a rather potent or charged talisman none the less. That's really how magic works, through intent and\/or through popular belief. They boarded their train to Bavaria feeling prematurely victorious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAs she had suspected, the simple use of the coordinates, map and compass proved futile. The compass was of little use once they had entered the dark, evergreen canopy of the forest. The needle spun like a drunken dervish on ice skates. Same went for the dousing rod, useless. In the end they were led by the growing pull of the spear. They came upon a shady glade and in the center of it stood a giant, ancient oak tree, the portal to the inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Oak Tree let off a certain energy, almost tonal, captivating all the human senses. Shaking off the reverie, one of the scientists planted a green candle firmly into the ground in front of the great trunk and lit it with a match. He then gingerly, began to knock on the massive tree. Three then gave pause. After a few seconds, six more. Again he paused. Finally nine more raps. A heavy door within the sacred oak swung out on invisible hinges. Everyone except Maria exhaled with relief. Now to find this Smythe \u003ci\u003echaracter\u003c\/i\u003e and his small team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Mushrooms_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt was time to set up camp again. It really had become second nature to the group by now. Doug would set up the \"tents\". At this point in their quest the tents had deteriorated way past any real usefulness due to this unique environment they were not designed for. But the very act of setting them up tended to keep him grounded and sane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe metal posts seemed to oxidize and corrode more and more with every new day losing critical, structural integrity. Twice Doug had awakened nearly suffocating, inhaling nylon and creating, not necessarily an unpleasant sound but a comical, vibratory buzz reminiscent of someone playing the hair comb. So he resorted to using pieces of scrap wood and roots he found along the way in place of the original posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe nylon material seemed to be getting thinner too, so cheap rain ponchos were repurposed and thrown over the clumsy shelters. Not like there was a chance of rain but it did help to maintain heat at night. It also helped create a false sense of security, creating a barrier between them and whatever strange critters and creatures were out there only now starting to make their presence known. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThey only seemed to be blurs at first as they lazily ducked into the rocks and crevices for cover from the strangers. But as our heroes grew closer to their destination, some of these strange beings became more curious and gave them a sniff or two before disappearing through another hidden tunnel or simply dematerializing. It was always tough to say for sure their method of exit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eOne memorable and popular\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esniffer\u003c\/i\u003e, if you will, was what many a surface dweller would call a Bigfoot and in parts of Scotland, Am Fear Liath Mòr (Greyman). The creature was easily 8 feet in height, covered in hair and had a certain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eeffluvium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout him that would really assault ones nose within 15 feet of the it. The eyes and facial expressions were so very human causing a certain connection between our travelers and the beast. Then it was gone. This became such a common occurrence with this particular fellow that they gave him a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJonathon\u003c\/i\u003e. Then, after awhile, they gave his nickname a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were the trailing, glowing orbs seen through the corners of their eyes. They were heading in the same direction they were going, as if caught in the same invisible current. If looked upon directly, they would disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas was familiar with a similar phenomenon and called them \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrairie Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. There were frequent sightings of these out West in the US as well as reports from as far away as Tibet. Aldous was astounded, he knew nothing of them. In all the time he had spent trapped in this maze, he had never come upon them. He theorized that they may be some unknown classification of bioluminescent animal, sentient and possibly the reason for the little parties no longer need for flashlights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The veil is thin here.\" He cryptically declared and then noticeably caught himself before giving any further an explanation. Fran raised an eyebrow and gave Doug a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo tents\u003c\/i\u003e, though hardly protective, they were still a welcomed escape away from certain anxiety inducing stimuli lurking around without leashes outside in the caverns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut let us return to the daily chores.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAs Doug creatively constructed the tents Fran and Aldous would begin to prepare dinner, which was a regular vaudeville routine. Two cooks despite lacking a kitchen, were still two cooks too many. They could never agree on anything and each would micromanage the other. Fran would eventually win in the end. Her Kung Fu was definitely stronger than his. After eating they all sat around the fire and pored over the map making plans for the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eEveryone did their own meager laundry and by now Doug had gifted Aldous some of his extra clothing. Washing was done in a collapsible wash basin whenever they came upon a spring or underground river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe topic of conversation this particular night before cashing in was not that of the map but about their strange new companion, Jonathon or Jon. Aldous was convinced their fury, ripe smelling friend was trying to communicate something of great importance to them,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut what?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHis appearances became less random and now a few times a day rather than once every now and again as it had begun a few weeks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAnother oddity they had also noticed were the fresh \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erunes\u003c\/span\u003e on the walls; etched in with a sharp stone or quartz only moments before they had stumbled across them. Was this also Jon trying to convey something?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA warning or a welcome?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA signpost to AGHARTA maybe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were also small piles of rocks or what Aldous called Cairns. Historically, these were man (or creature) made trail markers, or at least in modern times. Further back in the past and prehistory they were used to convey many different messages, mark dates and even bury the dead. It was unclear what all this meant and a tad unnerving to the group but they kept such thoughts to themselves as they fell asleep each night exhausted under thin nylon breathing perfumed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWere they lost?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                            *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eTraveling through the corridors of the inner earth proved difficult for Maria and her team without a map to consult. The spear did help by pulling, but pulling where? She needed to find Smythe and collect the journal entries along with the map. Without the key details contained within them they were almost as good as lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"We're lost!\" Douglas sighed removing his pith hat and wiping away the sweat on his forehead with a dirty bandana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"What do you mean we're lost?\" asked Fran sitting down on a rock next to him, removing a shoe and dumping out some misplaced stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The panels of the map, they are in the wrong order.\" he held the map under her nose and pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eFran didn't know why she or any of them hadn't noticed this before. It was more than obvious; streams that should have been connecting from panel to panel stopped dead and the path they had been following stopped and started at different places. Something was wrong,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eand where was Aldous?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAldous thought he heard a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"pssssst\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom behind him as the three of them traipsed at their own pace along the trail. He turned his head back in time to see a finger from around a bend they had just past curling and beckoning him back. He shrugged his shoulders and turned to see what this was all about, he'd catch up with Doug and Fran in a jiff, seemed harmless enough. But that was not to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThen there were 2.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e                                                          To Be Continued\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/AGHARTA_AD_Final_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786620776496,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/agharta-artisan-shaving-soap-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-178075.jpg?v=1759255170"},{"product_id":"agharta-artisan-shaving-soap-aftershave-bundle-deal-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-5-oz","title":"AGHARTA Artisan Shaving Soap \u0026 Aftershave Bundle | Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/AGHARTA_AD_Final_large.jpg?12298592709528216483\" alt=\"AGHARTA\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst and foremost, for those who just want the straight notes of AGHARTA, behold: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalc, 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\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Our Story Begins Below]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNow for those who are fans of our trilogy soaps, this is for you!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRead on...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis my friends has been a long time coming,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAGHARTA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe final installment of our recent trilogy and what an adventure it's been. For those that follow what we do here, you know PAA is more than about just shaving, but about an experience. Maybe a shave happening in our own unique PAA universe or your own shave realm\/dreamscape pieced together by stimulating all the senses. I hope that opening up a new jar of our suds or aftershave is like walking into a movie theater as the lights begin to dim, or discovering lost treasure, or listening to a vinyl record and following along with the liner notes. \u003cem\u003eI know it is for me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSoapmaking for me doesn't just end when the soap is cured. There's the story, the label design, the photos and artwork chosen to tell the tale, the research, the scent research and how they work with each other, the dry erase board, the clippings, sometimes even the travel. (Remember I'm the guy who drove to Roswell, New Mexico just to release a soap!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis approach, if you want to call it that, seems to confuse some, especially those that really are not paying attention. They see maybe bits and pieces, flashes and confuse it for something that it's not. With their mouths always full with critique they really never have a chance to hear what's being said. Which often says more about them than us. Often I am reminded of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Edwin Abbott, where the denizens of Flatland are so fast to demonize, fear or despise something so quickly without understanding what they are actually seeing, \u003cem\u003eho hum.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIf it was all just about money, I would just make soap and save myself some heartache. This is what we do, maybe it's a tad eccentric, maybe it's art, but it certainly drives me day in and out and I am very grateful to be able to do what I do; pouring all my interests and passions into one cup. I wish that everyone could sip from a similar cup! So thank you again to those that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"get it\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand have stuck with us...\u003cem\u003eBut I digress. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe AGHARTA Trilogy, AKA: The Shaver Mystery is what I believe to be our most epic yet! Not only do all three soaps thematically work in unison to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etell pieces of the ongoing saga, but the scents are also interchangeable! Meaning, they compliment each other opening up a truly creative mix and match experience! So get creative with them in your daily combinations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow for a little background. I am a huge fan of adventure, fantasy and sci-fi...I geek out to it, hard. The more obscure the better. One of my favorite authors and not too well known to most is\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Richard Shaver\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Richard_Sharpe_Shaver\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRichard Sharp Shaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's in a name?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe man was either a genius or completely out of his mind! I was first introduced to him in my early teens by my best friends older brother. (Who would have guessed I would be a Sharp Shaver myself some day. T\u003cem\u003ehere is no such thing as coincidence.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis outrageous and sometimes perverse tales of the inner earth colored my adolescent mind and probably not for the better. The fantastical worlds he created were a well spring of endless possibility. What made these stories all the richer (pun intended) was that he believed them to be true!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI won't take up space with a bio on Mr Shaver but I encourage you all to look him up, absolute madness of the wunder kind! So I refer to this trilogy as The Shaver Mystery in an homage and in hopes of at least one person\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"getting it\"\u003c\/em\u003e...but not holding my breath! :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat said, that was my introduction to the concept of the hollow earth. From that point on it was always of interest to me be it fiction or theory, i ate it all up and continue to do so finding new material on the subject or revisiting the classics. Note, I am not admitting to subscribe to such a belief but in reverie I do often entertain the possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUp until this point, the trilogy has only really been cryptically told in images and prosaic fragments from the prior 2 releases:\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"High Jump 47 Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/high-jump-47-epic-artisan-shave-soap-classic-masculine-scent\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh Jump 47\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strange Island ARtisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/strange-island-epic-artisan-shave-soap-sage-lavender-copaiba-balsam\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrange Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. If you are just tuning in, I suggest you read those two sales pages first and in order. Please approach them with a willing suspension of disbelief. Maybe fill in the blanks with your own whimsical additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeck, you could even go back to last years Harvest Moon Trilogy and start there! That was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dixie Aftershave Cologne\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/dixie-aftershave-cologne-contains-aloe-carrot-extract-liquid-silk-hedione-more\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDixie\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Wow Signal! Aftershave Cologne\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/the-wow-signal-aftershave-cologne-w-alum-aloe-liquid-silk-more-3-5-oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe WOW Signal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand finally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Harvest Moon Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/harvest-moon-artisan-shaving-soap-seasonal-4oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarvest Moon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Steeple Chase ARtisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/limited-edition-steeplechase-sport-crown-king-kokum-butter-artisan-shave-soap-4oz\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeplechase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas also an offshoot of the story as was Ciderhouse 5, supplemental if you will. Much like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9900ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cold Spices Artisan Shave Soap\" href=\"http:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/cold-spices-3-0-artisan-shave-soap-lightly-mentholated\" style=\"color: #9900ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCold Spices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a supplemental part of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrilogy. Most of my labels are telling some kind of tale and are created for those with eyes to see, sort to speak. I consider them pillars holding up the PAA Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBut I digress yet again, \u003cem\u003epardon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow we get to AGHARTA, the journey is over. Up until this point AGHARTA too was propelled by visual snippets and lyrical fragments but from here on in I subconsciously, it would seem, decided to take a more traditional approach, a scent description that accidentally turned into possibly a novella. Sigh, this is so typical for me, nothing is ever simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI really did just set out to write,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI swear\u003c\/em\u003e, another fragmental description of the scent and the scene. This was around 7 o'clock pm last night and lasted till about 10 pm. I awoke today and was back at it sporadically throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI really wanted folks to be able to climb into the story with me and see what I was seeing when pushing and pulling at all these things and concepts; conspiracy, scent; painting with smell, mystery, soapmaking, adventure, label and artwork design, Douglas Smythe, and all that jazz. I really owe it to the lot of you that have been patient enough to play\/follow along and even do some digging yourselves, bravo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere is a whole wacky world out there still and I do belief there is much more to be discovered under our oceans, on land, deep in the jungles, in my labels (!) and as you may have guessed by now, underneath our feet! I want you to keep that excitement you feel welling up inside you as you read these words, it's infectious and should be shared and applied to your everyday life, it's okay to be a grown up kid and it's ok to geek out on soap, you already know that much. Be kind to each other and now lets begin our race of Good vs Evil, shall we?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPECIAL THANKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the staff and rangers of Kartchner Caverns, AZ! I can only imagine what you were thinking when we barged in dressed for a journey to the center of the earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Agharta_Journey_1_Color_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMay 2016 - Deep Underground\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"VRIL!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas woke up kicking and screaming in cold sweats, nearly rolling himself out of his makeshift tent. Another hauntingly real nightmare that faded just as fast as it came on. In vain he tried to grasp at the fleeting images that playfully flitted in the dim atmosphere around his bed roll. In his dream they were being pursued, for what he did not know and by whom he could not see?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo one could possibly know they were here.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eLooking around at the darkness that engulfed him and his small, sleeping band of \"would be\" explorers. \u003ci\u003eWould be\u003c\/i\u003e meaning: if they weren't lost they \u003ci\u003ewould be \u003c\/i\u003eexploring. It had already been over a month now of trekking through these mysterious ancient tunnels, getting nowhere, and almost a year since this whole misadventure began...\u003ci\u003eand how did it begin?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eHome after 3 weeks of traveling for work he could finally sit down, just sit, nothing more except, maybe stare at \u003ci\u003enothing\u003c\/i\u003e, completely zone out. Maybe gaze at a door knob for a few hours, anything as long as it was mindless and \u003ci\u003eun-thought-provoking.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt had been go, go, go since the moment he boarded the plane out of Phoenix, nonstop wet shaving action! But now he needed to process it all, call his family, make a quick meal, unpack, pour himself a much needed drink and maybe pay some bills. Motivated by that last thought, he picked through the pile of mail that was spilling out of the drop slot of his front door in an arch; suspended animation. He should have had the post office hold it for him. He made a mental note for next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThere were a few women's catalogs for Fran, loads of junk mail for both of them and some random letters. Douglas Smythe was a huge fan of a good old fashioned handwritten letter, though his handwriting, if you could even define it as such, was that of a 3rd grader’s, simply put,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eatrocious\u003c\/i\u003e. He knew this and it seemed not to bother him, if it did, he never let on. It did bother a few of his \"pen pals\" however but being who they are,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekind\u003c\/i\u003e, they never mentioned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eHe separated the junk from the obvious epistolaries and headed towards the kitchen to have a bowl of cereal. Over this sad little\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edinner\u003c\/i\u003e he picked through the letters and began to place them in the order he would read them in. He discovered among them six that did not contain return addresses and in a script he did not recognize, possibly written in pen and ink? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eTypically he would insert his prized antique letter opener into the upper right corner of the flap and slice the envelope open, but he was not at his desk. He could get up and improvise with a butter knife, but moving more than he had to was out of the question. So uncharacteristically, he gently peeled open the letter as one does when given a wrapped gift by a stranger or a new friend, so as not to come off like the impatient beast we all are. The envelope seemed very old and opened quite easily. Inside were two pages folded twice and yellowed with age, they looked to have been torn from a diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"What the hell?\" Doug said out loud becoming interested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eConfused he turned the envelope over again and checked the date stamp, 1947, “\u003ci\u003eRight”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ehe thought. Underneath the faded ink, a single 15 cent Airmail stamp was affixed to the corner. It didn't make sense. He then delicately unfolded the brittle pages and began to read what appeared to be journal entries from one \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdmiral Richard E. Byrd\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach envelope contained more of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ejournal entries\u003c\/span\u003e, entries that seemed to border on the incoherent ramblings of a man gone mad! When Doug was done reading and rereading the journal he looked at the clock, it was now 1:46 am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn, I wanted to be in bed and in a deep coma by now.\" he mumbled scoldingly, and then, poured himself a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eBut he suspected he was onto something big and digging into the details while physically and mentally exhausting, was always worth it, and maybe added a little more \u003ci\u003ewoo woo\u003c\/i\u003e to it all, at least at this hour. The entries not only described a strange ancient world seemingly beneath our very feet but also referenced a map. A map that contained detailed instructions, and locations of entrance ways all over the globe, but most importantly, a direct route to the mythical, inner earth city of AGHARTA.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOf course, there was no map included. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eHad to be a joke he thought. He finished his gin and tonic and then with a sly smirk, he mixed another and stirred it with his finger. Fran, his girlfriend and partner in crime, had been away visiting with some old college friends on the East Coast. It suddenly became clear they were obviously playing some sort of trick on him, and in his, by now, over exhausted state, had been sucked into their clever prank. She would be home in a few days and he would confront her then. For now, he reinserted the silly, probably tea stained parchments, back into their rightful envelopes. In doing so he noticed something odd. A strange pattern on the inside of the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eAfter carefully prying it open and flattening the false envelope on the table, it was clear this was a portion of an antiquated, hand drawn map. In a few minutes and with great anticipation, he laid all six pieces out before him on the coffee table.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt was a puzzle! \u003c\/i\u003eHe hated puzzles, ever since he was little. He always felt like he was putting together something that someone else took apart\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCleaning up someone else's mess never appealed to him. But this time it was different, he was part of something, seeing something through, part of an epic tale that was still being told. Besides, it was only six pieces, hard to screw up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Damn it, where'd I put the scotch tape?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eAlmost 12 months later Douglas and a rather skeptical Fran were making their way around the Superstition Mountains, East of Phoenix, Arizona. A truly spooky place and home to the myth of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Lost Dutchman's Mine\u003c\/span\u003e or so the story goes. Not as well known, Geronimo was said to have secret subterranean tunnels in and all around this place also. Tunnels that crisscrossed over into Mexico as well as other nearby states. Apaches would be seen in the Superstitions one minute and then suddenly, they’d disappear only then to re-surface a day later and miles or even states away! At the time this was considered great magic but over the years it came down that this was done through access to ancient tunnel systems that had been in place long before the Native Americans discovered them and put them to use confounding the white man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eWith map in hand, Douglas and Fran found the entrance to what the Hopi called the underworld, home to the Ant People and what Admiral Byrd referred to as the Inner Earth. Rather than an immediate great expanse it was more of a corridor between two worlds and it would seem they had many, many miles to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                           \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e               \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e                \u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Maria_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril 20, 1935\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eA world away and many years before in Berlin,\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaria Orsic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e head medium of the newly reestablished Vril Society stares out the window of the grand dining room of a Gothic era manor. The Vril Society combined ancient pagan and Eastern religion with modern occult and Nazi ideology. As in the days of old when great leaders and common folk would travel many miles to consult the oracles of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDelphi\u003c\/span\u003e so were the mediums of the Vril society used. But unlike in those days of old the common \u003ci\u003evolk\u003c\/i\u003e or people, were not welcome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMany high ranking members of the Nazi party were secretly passing in and out of the doors of this new\/old black church.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe mediums used were all women with long, natural hair, unlike the popular short style of the time. It was believed the length of the hair functioned like a cosmic or psychic antenna. Antennae that would aid them in communication with the dead, the unborn and even aliens. Being the head seer Maria Orsic had it good, to a certain extent, in fact once removed, she was running the country. Aside from the most powerful woman in Germany she was also considered possibly, the most beautiful, a fact she knew well and put to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                                           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn on Hallow's Eve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eEver since she was a young girl she knew she was different, she learned very quickly that she could see and feel things few others could. She had very few friends growing up her own age, those that were, were often ghosts from other times and usually, other places. She was also a rather bright girl and this was recognized in her by a new teacher from her village that took a special interest in her. He was a very worldly man who wore a red moustache and was rumored to practice alchemy by the old women of the town. He went by the name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHerr Germain\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEven when she was off to study at university, a great privilege for a woman back then, especially of such common stock, Herr Germain kept her under his tutelage visiting her at night with sacred texts. As tradition would dictate, these occult lessons lasted only as long as a candle would burn. However soon was g\u003c\/span\u003eone the curious little girl trying to control the strange unruly forces that flowed through her. She had become by now, a cold, cunning, beautiful and ambitious young woman. She seemed to favor dabbling more on the darker side of the craft than on the light. So much so, even Herr Germaine felt uncomfortable around her. It would seem he had created a monster, and with this in his mind he confronted her one evening before her studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eNo one really knows what happened to the mystical scholar after that night. Maybe he left the city, maybe he took flight, but he was gone and she was now unstoppable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003eLike a shooting star she shot in and out of certain influential social and political circles...\u003ci\u003eshe had a gift.\u003c\/i\u003e She was of great use to many of the rich and powerful around Austria and Germany. When is the best day to travel? Who do the stars recommend I marry? When do I sell? When do I buy? When do we overthrow the standing government? When do we ring in the new vision? She was very successful in the \"advice\" she administered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003eIn many an ancient manuscript she would see the word Vril, an easy to overlook word that sounded nonsensical to most, but magical to those with ears to hear. The first time she heard the word Vril was in a conversation at a party in Vienna. A young, driven man with a hacking cough and a dark look in his eyes brought it up. He was speaking of a book he had read not long before, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coming Race\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Fantastic stuff, pure science fiction and easy to forget,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut she didn't (and nor did he).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eNow 8 years later she was running and shaping the Vril Society, not to mention the destiny of the country. Vril was real, Vril was obtainable, Vril would mean endless power for her and the fatherland. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Spear of Destiny\u003c\/span\u003e was already in their possession and other powerful relics were being discovered around the world everyday by their stormtroopers. But if they could attain Vril, and if the legends were true, she could amplify her powers by 10 fold. She knew where it was,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAGHARTA\u003c\/span\u003e, but getting to the fabled land was proving much more of a task than the Great Mistress Orsic was used to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThen one day while \u003ci\u003escrying\u003c\/i\u003e she saw a foggy figure in a pith helmet, mispronouncing German words and waving a map. Who was this and from what time was he from? He was clearly American she could tell that much by the body language even before he spoke a lick of his native tongue. But anymore detail was vague and fading fast. The practice of scrying or looking into a mirror, bowl of water, or pretty much anything reflective, was not an exact science and a lot was left to interpretation,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eunless you really knew what to look for.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore long the scene before her dissipated but she would try to revisit this specter again later and learn more when her head was clearer. This was the closest she had come to obtaining what in her mind was her magical birthright. Her whole life up until now had been just preparation for the journey she knew she was about to embark upon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                               *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eIt had been days of endless hiking and snacking in between meals for Fran and Doug. The caverns were truly an archeologists dream; cave art from all throughout the ages adorned the walls and relics and ruins of all kinds and from all cultures littered their path. It was always exciting to stumble upon something new and always a bit freaky and less inspiring to stumble upon the skeletal remains of others who had made their way into the tunnels before them. They would wonder out loud what their stories were and how they came to their eventual end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eDuring one of these \"wonderings\" Douglas was interrupted by a low scratchy moan, which he assumed at first was Fran's stomach signaling lunch time, lunch was important stuff. But judging by the concerned look on her face he quickly realized it came from up ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThey both raked their flashlights across the cavern, wielding them like light sabers. \"I think \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e came from up above, from that overhanging ledge!\" Fran whispered as gravel fell down on them like rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eBefore Douglas could get a word in or crack a joke, \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003ewas on top of him. \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e seemed like all hands; frantically poking and grabbing, not for Doug's side arm but for his canteen. Water bottle in hand and a push from Doug the \u003ci\u003eit \u003c\/i\u003esprang back\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewildly\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebegan to chug. Soon the thing began gasping and making sounds, making words, stringing them together into sentences and gasping some more. Unfortunately these words were not in English, but Fran soon figured them to be German or a similar dialect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\"It's a man!\" Doug blurted out, followed by a softer; \"duh.\" to himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIndeed it was a man, a wild man in a rather improvised outfit of this and that, with a great beard and long, stringy red hair. He didn't smell bad but he didn't smell good either. Douglas searched through his backpack for a granola bar and his German language book. With flashlight in mouth he skimmed the pages briskly. Knowing that this trip would take them all over and under the world he brought a small stack of different language primers and split them up between both of their packs. At the time, Fran complained about the extra weight but now she seemed more than grateful for the extra 25 pounds of books and snacks he and she had been lugging around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst off, German was \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003eDoug's language. It did not come natural to him as such was the case with Spanish.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut he tried.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\"W\u003c\/span\u003eer und was hubschrauber waren Ihre welpen geboren am?\" For emphasis and to drive his introduction home, he waved a scotch taped map in front of the stranger and tapped his chest. The man looked at Douglas blankly. Fran looked on painfully and hoped for the best, giving Doug a supportive thumbs up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Let's try this again, Mein gynäkologe ist eine schwindlig...\" Douglas stammered looking up and feeling pretty sure of himself handing the wild man a granola bar, then continued; “…schwester und getränke wie ein toaster\" This did not have the effect he was hoping for, but it did have an effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"Great, just great, I hope what\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou're on\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewasn't in the water!\" said the man with a light hint of a German accent, dropping the snack and putting his finger in his mouth touching the back of is throat and forcing himself to gag. With a pang of loss, Doug’s eyes followed the granola bar as it fell to the ground. Both Fran and Douglas exhaled and looked at each other relieved and somewhat hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd then there were 3.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                                *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt turns out the man was far from wild, in fact, he was quite cultured and very well spoken. Once he caught his breath and realized they were not trying to drug him, he introduced himself as Aldous and apologized for his rudeness. He had been wandering the caverns without a torch for weeks now, surviving on grubs and giant toadstools whenever he stumbled upon them.The only real thing he could recall, and it was much less a real thing and more like just a made up, silly word, was \u003ci\u003eVril \u003c\/i\u003eand it was very important that he locate it. He also considered the possible fact that this was a delusion due to a healthy portion of those curious, giant cave mushrooms that made up most of his diet. But yet still, a small part of himself couldn't dismiss it so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                                 *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eThe more research Maria did the more intel on this stranger from the future she procured. It also turned out that 12 years from now a US Admiral, ironically with the last name Byrd, would accidentally fly into AGHARTA. It is this Admiral that apparently had the foresight and ability to send the map to a one Mr. Douglas Smythe almost 70 years into the future.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut why?\u003c\/i\u003e Her information was still piecemeal and thin but it looked as though this odd looking man in a pith helmet was nothing more than an eccentric soapmaker from the future. \u003ci\u003eIt made no sense.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e                                                                 *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eAs the days past, Aldous became more coherent and was actually quite fun to have around. From what he could remember and from what Fran and Doug could piece together, Aldous had been bumbling around down here in the dark for a lot longer than a few weeks, and possibly ages! What a brilliant mind however, he knew everything about everything, a Jack of all trades,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emaster of all!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe knew all about the process of making soap and perfuming, was old hat to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eAfter awhile both Fran and Doug felt they could contribute nothing of interest to the ongoing orations and just let the man ramble on as they walked. It was much like listening to an audio book on a long trip, so much so, each was hesitant to \"pull over to a rest area\" in risk of missing one captivating detail escaping Aldous' mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eSuddenly in the middle of one of Aldous' stories Doug noticed the compass. The needle seemed to be second guessing itself, whirling around it's case and then wandering back slowly. It was at this time they all noticed they felt lighter too, and reinvigorated. They could move faster through the endless passage at greater speed. How odd,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut how cool.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAldous explained this away in terms of magnetism, what we and most top dwellers commonly confuse for gravity. They were getting close he assured them but when pressed how he could be so sure, he pleaded the 5th. Either Aldous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ewas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ea bit mad or maybe holding something back, which was hard for them to believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eThere was now a strange, whimsical tinge to the cavern air. It creeped up on the nose like the salt of the sea does as one gets closer to the beach. But it wasn't water or salt, not even ozone, but a surreal sweetness with a rather rich, distinctive boldness to it. Words actually fail in describing it,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eat least in English and bad German.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p8\"\u003eIf synesthesia had her say, she would describe it as a mythological symphony performed by all the heroes and villains of all the sagas, and all the epics, from all the myths up through all the science fiction films of the 20st century and all of what’s to come. Could this new, sudden appreciation of the air around them also be explained away by magnetism? If so, one would wager to bet it was that of a different sort. They were now drawn ever so nearer, as if hooked under nostril by a near do well succubus (or incubus in Fran's case). They moved on with a renewed and unexplained urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                           *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eMaria walked up and down the line of men in deep thought as she inspected the soldiers she had assembled as her team. 4 specialists, 2 scientists and 23 foot soldiers, many, including the scientists, were members of the Vril Society and occultists in their own right. It was in her best interest to play this expedition close to the vest and the less curious eyes from outside her inner sanctum the better off the mission was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThere were two entrances to the hollow earth she learned of, one was located on a \u003ci\u003estrange island\u003c\/i\u003e off the antarctic but another portal was much closer in the Bavarian Forest. The door to the underworld was reported to be through an ancient oak tree located dead center in the forest. She had handed over the coordinates to one of her specialists but packed a dousing wand as well, just in case. It was only known among a few within the craft that dousing was not only useful for locating underground springs but also other inter dimensional pockets and spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eRecalling all that she had recently learned through scrying, time seemed to play by different rules within the realms of the inner Earth. She was convinced it was layered with other dimensions that were alive and interweaving between space and time. Just the sort of stuff a dowsing rod would be drawn to. If all that failed however, there was always the Spear of Destiny which she had wrapped in cloth tape in an effort to disguise it as a walking stick. She felt rather intuitively it would direct her directly to the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003eThe Spear was believed to be the very one that the roman soldier Longinus used to pierce Christ's side at the crucifixion. Whether it was or wasn't, so many believed it to be, thus making it a rather potent or charged talisman none the less. That's really how magic works, through intent and\/or through popular belief. They boarded their train to Bavaria feeling prematurely victorious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p5\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAs she had suspected, the simple use of the coordinates, map and compass proved futile. The compass was of little use once they had entered the dark, evergreen canopy of the forest. The needle spun like a drunken dervish on ice skates. Same went for the dousing rod, useless. In the end they were led by the growing pull of the spear. They came upon a shady glade and in the center of it stood a giant, ancient oak tree, the portal to the inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Oak Tree let off a certain energy, almost tonal, captivating all the human senses. Shaking off the reverie, one of the scientists planted a green candle firmly into the ground in front of the great trunk and lit it with a match. He then gingerly, began to knock on the massive tree. Three then gave pause. After a few seconds, six more. Again he paused. Finally nine more raps. A heavy door within the sacred oak swung out on invisible hinges. Everyone except Maria exhaled with relief. Now to find this Smythe \u003ci\u003echaracter\u003c\/i\u003e and his small team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                         \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e*     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Mushrooms_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eIt was time to set up camp again. It really had become second nature to the group by now. Doug would set up the \"tents\". At this point in their quest the tents had deteriorated way past any real usefulness due to this unique environment they were not designed for. But the very act of setting them up tended to keep him grounded and sane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe metal posts seemed to oxidize and corrode more and more with every new day losing critical, structural integrity. Twice Doug had awakened nearly suffocating, inhaling nylon and creating, not necessarily an unpleasant sound but a comical, vibratory buzz reminiscent of someone playing the hair comb. So he resorted to using pieces of scrap wood and roots he found along the way in place of the original posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe nylon material seemed to be getting thinner too, so cheap rain ponchos were repurposed and thrown over the clumsy shelters. Not like there was a chance of rain but it did help to maintain heat at night. It also helped create a false sense of security, creating a barrier between them and whatever strange critters and creatures were out there only now starting to make their presence known. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThey only seemed to be blurs at first as they lazily ducked into the rocks and crevices for cover from the strangers. But as our heroes grew closer to their destination, some of these strange beings became more curious and gave them a sniff or two before disappearing through another hidden tunnel or simply dematerializing. It was always tough to say for sure their method of exit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eOne memorable and popular\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esniffer\u003c\/i\u003e, if you will, was what many a surface dweller would call a Bigfoot and in parts of Scotland, Am Fear Liath Mòr (Greyman). The creature was easily 8 feet in height, covered in hair and had a certain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eeffluvium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout him that would really assault ones nose within 15 feet of the it. The eyes and facial expressions were so very human causing a certain connection between our travelers and the beast. Then it was gone. This became such a common occurrence with this particular fellow that they gave him a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJonathon\u003c\/i\u003e. Then, after awhile, they gave his nickname a nickname, \u003ci\u003eJon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were the trailing, glowing orbs seen through the corners of their eyes. They were heading in the same direction they were going, as if caught in the same invisible current. If looked upon directly, they would disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eDouglas was familiar with a similar phenomenon and called them \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrairie Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. There were frequent sightings of these out West in the US as well as reports from as far away as Tibet. Aldous was astounded, he knew nothing of them. In all the time he had spent trapped in this maze, he had never come upon them. He theorized that they may be some unknown classification of bioluminescent animal, sentient and possibly the reason for the little parties no longer need for flashlights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The veil is thin here.\" He cryptically declared and then noticeably caught himself before giving any further an explanation. Fran raised an eyebrow and gave Doug a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo tents\u003c\/i\u003e, though hardly protective, they were still a welcomed escape away from certain anxiety inducing stimuli lurking around without leashes outside in the caverns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut let us return to the daily chores.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAs Doug creatively constructed the tents Fran and Aldous would begin to prepare dinner, which was a regular vaudeville routine. Two cooks despite lacking a kitchen, were still two cooks too many. They could never agree on anything and each would micromanage the other. Fran would eventually win in the end. Her Kung Fu was definitely stronger than his. After eating they all sat around the fire and pored over the map making plans for the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eEveryone did their own meager laundry and by now Doug had gifted Aldous some of his extra clothing. Washing was done in a collapsible wash basin whenever they came upon a spring or underground river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThe topic of conversation this particular night before cashing in was not that of the map but about their strange new companion, Jonathon or Jon. Aldous was convinced their fury, ripe smelling friend was trying to communicate something of great importance to them,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebut what?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHis appearances became less random and now a few times a day rather than once every now and again as it had begun a few weeks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAnother oddity they had also noticed were the fresh \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erunes\u003c\/span\u003e on the walls; etched in with a sharp stone or quartz only moments before they had stumbled across them. Was this also Jon trying to convey something?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA warning or a welcome?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA signpost to AGHARTA maybe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eThen there were also small piles of rocks or what Aldous called Cairns. Historically, these were man (or creature) made trail markers, or at least in modern times. Further back in the past and prehistory they were used to convey many different messages, mark dates and even bury the dead. It was unclear what all this meant and a tad unnerving to the group but they kept such thoughts to themselves as they fell asleep each night exhausted under thin nylon breathing perfumed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWere they lost?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                            *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eTraveling through the corridors of the inner earth proved difficult for Maria and her team without a map to consult. The spear did help by pulling, but pulling where? She needed to find Smythe and collect the journal entries along with the map. Without the key details contained within them they were almost as good as lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                              *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"We're lost!\" Douglas sighed removing his pith hat and wiping away the sweat on his forehead with a dirty bandana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"What do you mean we're lost?\" asked Fran sitting down on a rock next to him, removing a shoe and dumping out some misplaced stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\"The panels of the map, they are in the wrong order.\" he held the map under her nose and pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eFran didn't know why she or any of them hadn't noticed this before. It was more than obvious; streams that should have been connecting from panel to panel stopped dead and the path they had been following stopped and started at different places. Something was wrong,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eand where was Aldous?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e                                                             *     *     *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003eAldous thought he heard a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"pssssst\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom behind him as the three of them traipsed at their own pace along the trail. He turned his head back in time to see a finger from around a bend they had just past curling and beckoning him back. He shrugged his shoulders and turned to see what this was all about, he'd catch up with Doug and Fran in a jiff, seemed harmless enough. But that was not to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThen there were 2.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e                                                          To Be Continued\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/AGHARTA_AD_Final_480x480.jpg?v=1469676748\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786618810416,"sku":"","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/agharta-artisan-shaving-soap-aftershave-bundle-ultra-premium-ck-6-formula-304297.jpg?v=1759255175"},{"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":"good-vibrations-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-classic-boardwalk-barbershop-scent","title":"Good Vibrations Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Classic Boardwalk Barbershop Scent","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Truly Classic, Masculine, Summertime Barbershop Style Scent! That carefree and \"oh so sure\" scent of the 60's surf n shave scene!\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScent Profile: 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/good-vibrations?fbclid=IwAR2H1tOdT1d6mShiI9mV-NZlE5XK9B0Q3AcdzElu0z1Joq-dL7FAhBYGr44\" title=\"Good Vibrations\" target=\"_blank\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you don't already own this scent, you need to!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283937374256,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/good-vibrations-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-classic-boardwalk-barbershop-scent-563760.jpg?v=1726347413"},{"product_id":"high-jump-47-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-lightly-mentholated-150-ml","title":"High Jump 47 Star Jelly Aftershave | A Whole New Species of Aftershave | Lightly Mentholated | 150 Ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOM, Behold...Star Jelly, A whole new aftershave experience! Better Than a Balm!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breu Branco, Amber, Bitter Orange \u0026amp; Bergamot, Animalic Musk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/high-jump-47\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High Jump 47\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/high-jump-47\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High Jump 47\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/high-jump-47\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High Jump 47\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky.  \u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to resist moisture loss. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Deionized Water, Perfumers Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150ml Amber Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31664878846000,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/high-jump-47-star-jelly-aftershave-a-whole-new-species-of-aftershave-lightly-mentholated-150-ml-821567.jpg?v=1726347466"},{"product_id":"sangre-de-drago-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-primal-alive","title":"Sangre De Drago Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Dark, Primal \u0026 Alive!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSangre De Drago is a dark, mysterious world, magic in a bottle, ancient, primal and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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: left;\"\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Oz - Packaged in Biodegradable Wrapper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlycerin, Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 7, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder, Cider Vinegar, Yucca Root, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate,  Essential Oil\/ Fragrance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283961589808,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/sangre-de-drago-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-dark-primal-alive-808967.jpg?v=1726347775"},{"product_id":"atmoticmoroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-distinct-superb-profound","title":"Atmotic Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Distinct, Superb, Profound","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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! Note: There were also some very reasonable folks shooting us emails and PMs as well, which we appreciated and took to heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally, the goal was to create something special and exclusive to include with the Travel Scuttle, simple as that. I didn't want folks getting a sample soap they already owned! But it soon became clear we were going to have to release a full line of Atmotic or inadvertently incite a riot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonestly, when I created the blend I knew there would be trouble, the stuff is really just good. It possesses a depth that is simply profound; robust, think 19th Century Adventurist!  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, Fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32283941830704,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/atmotic-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-distinct-superb-profound-257196.jpg?v=1726346818"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-artisan-aftershave-cologne-homage-to-something-special","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Artisan Aftershave Cologne | Homage To Something Special","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: British Gin, Jamaican Lime, Scottish Highland Pine, \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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-gold-label\" title=\"Gold Label\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrance is not only very well known by the fragrance community but also possesses an amazing history \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, \u003cem\u003ethe scent is AMAZING!\u003c\/em\u003e Talk about a summer scent! Talk about a must have. Talk about Anytime Scent, Talk About...well, \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, \u003cem\u003eand I am sorry for that folks\u003c\/em\u003e, but \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reason why, \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, \u003cem\u003eGold Label is it\u003c\/em\u003e. But it is MUCH more than that, \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. \u003cem\u003eA complete joy to wear. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso, a little piece of Arizona Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBecause I like to go the extra mile with our homages and try to keep within the tradition, much like the original recipe included rose from The Duke's garden, I also chose to distill and use Lady Banksia Rose Hydrosol that I source from Tombstone, Arizona! Not only does this bush grow in Tombstone, it is also the world's largest specimen of it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astros_large.jpg?v=1538243752\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Doppelganger*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"Doppelgänger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Series and More =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave\/Cologne Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlcohol, White Rose Hydrosol, Fragrance, Aloe Vera, Vegetable Glycerin, Hedione, Liquid Silk \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(non-animal source)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003eThe Saga Continues now 252 years in the future on Planet Gaia Secundus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarks; Atom Had 'em. ~ D Smythe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Doppel_Quicksilver_2_large.jpg?v=1538244247\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we leave our collection of Victorian Doppelgänger case studies and leap ahead 252 years into the future, where these strange occurrences have become even more frequent, widespread and still unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dusty, dusky light of the second dawn, Atom’s Data Face struggled to make sense out of the shadowy, moving figure before him. His mirror image in motion, stride and appearance.\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas his helmet malfunctioning? It must be for there should be no other living soul on this side of the planet, this time of year and his helmets internal L-Form Indicator never sounded. Yet there someone, or something was, moving with intent towards him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom stopped fast kicking up more red dust, the approaching figure did the same. This was no helmet glitch. The solar winds died down suddenly and Atoms audible heart rate monitor climbed, sweat dripped down the tinted screen of his Data Face...then, the figure before him, standing less than have a lunar block away, began to charge. Atom froze in pure terror...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astro_dance_large.jpg?v=1538244090\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seemed like 5 lunar days before Atom opened his eyes again. His double was gone, or rather, he was gone, no longer standing outside on the planets outer surface. He now stood in silent darkness where only a drop of liquid reverberated every 30 seconds and echoed forever. He scanned from left to right with his Data Face, his helmets night vision automatically kicked on and painted his surroundings in an eery blue\/green glow and for the second time in the last hour, Atom's heart skipped a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him a hot minute to fully understand what he was seeing. All around him stood men still as soldiers who fell asleep where they stood, but eyes open and staring straight ahead wearing no emotion on their faces and breathing not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him another minute to realize they were him, all of them, dressed in the same, heavy radiation repellent undergarments he was wearing right now under his Spatium Suit. He turned off the night vision and activated the external lights of his helmet bathing the room in a moon like light. He observed ducts and exposed pipework, the room was large and went on forever, as did the replicants, hundreds of them. He was in what appeared to be the Grand Astral Subterranean Port Hangar located hundreds of miles away and 3 miles below the barren dry soil of Gaia Secundus...was he going mad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low volume alarm went off within Atom's helmet and he jumped again, reflexively he tapped it off. The alarm indicated there was substantial oxygen levels in the great room and he could remove his helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom thought about this. Maybe he was asleep and this was just a dream or maybe he was unconscious still on the surface of this unforgiving planet, removing his helmet meant uncertain death. Then he stopped breathing again as he felt a hand firmly gripping his shoulder...the terror from only moments before returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_clones_large.jpg?v=1538244132\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom came to in a bright flash of light, inhaling deep and loud, squinting, gasping, panicking. He felt lighter, vulnerable, he touched his forehead and patted the rest of his body, he was out of his Spatium Suit, the oxygen tasted stale, metallic and cold. He was painted in a blinding white light and surrounded by others, silhouettes. The sudden rush of air to his brain made him dizzy and he began to fall forward uncontrollably, reaching out to the closest body hoping someone might catch him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe touched the shape in front of him as he went down in slow motion, his thoughts jumped in another bright flash and he was still falling but from an upright position again and gasping for breath once more as if the wind had been knocked out of him, as if the whole scene had been rewound. He reached out again touching an elbow or a shoulder in an effort to stop or slow his fall - ZAP! Again the flash and the sudden rush of cold, stale ozone into his lungs and this repeated over and over till in one variation he found himself turning mid-fall in a race to the floor and that's when he saw the faces. Tt was the doppelgängers, the grey and lifeless sea of empty shells of himself, falling like dominos. His consciousness was being transferred from one to the next like an organic series of pulses jumping across a light system: Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, an asthmatic strobe...it was impossible to ever catch his breath and darkness was closing in untill he finally fell for the last time. He had made it to the base of the light source and the front of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor was cold and clean, sterile as was his new body, he slowly raised his head still panting and teary eyed. Before him stood a man geared up in a full Spatium Suit, teetering, light exploded from the crown of his helmet washing the room in an eery moon like light with his back turned towards Atom. With a rush of adrenaline, Atom jumped to his feet and grabbed the man by the shoulder - FLASH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom blinked and looked around, he was again suited up and once more kicking up dust on the surface of Gaia Secundus. The alarm in his helmet told him he needed to focus on regulating his breathing and calming down. He slowly sat down on a nearby rock, he was still suffering from mild vertigo and to stop moving felt good, he needed to process all of this and run a full system scan of his suit. He had learned at the academy one can experience hallucinations if the oxygen being used is less than pure or has been contaminated during the recycling process. He needed to get back to base and examine his Rebreathe Unit. He stood up fast and caught himself again, he was still slightly dizzy. Steadying himself he looked up slowly and in the distance he saw someone else approaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar winds died down...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312526438448,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-artisan-aftershave-cologne-homage-to-something-special-747419.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-artisan-shave-soap-ck-6-formula-5-oz","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Artisan Shave Soap | CK-6 Formula | Homage To Something Special","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\" title=\"Gold Label\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrance is not only very well known by the fragrance community but also possesses an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eamazing 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astros_large.jpg?v=1538243752\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"CK-6 is the current pre-eminent benchmark soap base title holder in my den. This is the best all-around performing soap base I've ever used...for now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e~ Matt Hilton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Find The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Doppelganger*\u0026amp;type=product\" title=\"Doppelgänger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Series and More =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003eIngredients: Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, \u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003eSoap Net Wt 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Saga Continues now 252 years in the future on Planet Gaia Secundus.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarks; Atom Had 'em. ~ D Smythe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Doppel_Quicksilver_2_large.jpg?v=1538244247\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we leave our collection of Victorian Doppelgänger case studies and leap ahead 252 years into the future, where these strange occurrences have become even more frequent, widespread and still unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dusty, dusky light of the second dawn, Atom’s Data Face struggled to make sense out of the shadowy, moving figure before him. His mirror image in motion, stride and appearance.\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas his helmet malfunctioning? It must be for there should be no other living soul on this side of the planet, this time of year and his helmets internal L-Form Indicator never sounded. Yet there someone, or something was, moving with intent towards him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom stopped fast kicking up more red dust, the approaching figure did the same. This was no helmet glitch. The solar winds died down suddenly and Atoms audible heart rate monitor climbed, sweat dripped down the tinted screen of his Data Face...then, the figure before him, standing less than have a lunar block away, began to charge. Atom froze in pure terror...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astro_dance_large.jpg?v=1538244090\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seemed like 5 lunar days before Atom opened his eyes again. His double was gone, or rather, he was gone, no longer standing outside on the planets outer surface. He now stood in silent darkness where only a drop of liquid reverberated every 30 seconds and echoed forever. He scanned from left to right with his Data Face, his helmets night vision automatically kicked on and painted his surroundings in an eery blue\/green glow and for the second time in the last hour, Atom's heart skipped a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him a hot minute to fully understand what he was seeing. All around him stood men still as soldiers who fell asleep where they stood, but eyes open and staring straight ahead wearing no emotion on their faces and breathing not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him another minute to realize they were him, all of them, dressed in the same, heavy radiation repellent undergarments he was wearing right now under his Spatium Suit. He turned off the night vision and activated the external lights of his helmet bathing the room in a moon like light. He observed ducts and exposed pipework, the room was large and went on forever, as did the replicants, hundreds of them. He was in what appeared to be the Grand Astral Subterranean Port Hangar located hundreds of miles away and 3 miles below the barren dry soil of Gaia Secundus...was he going mad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low volume alarm went off within Atom's helmet and he jumped again, reflexively he tapped it off. The alarm indicated there was substantial oxygen levels in the great room and he could remove his helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom thought about this. Maybe he was asleep and this was just a dream or maybe he was unconscious still on the surface of this unforgiving planet, removing his helmet meant uncertain death. Then he stopped breathing again as he felt a hand firmly gripping his shoulder...the terror from only moments before returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_clones_large.jpg?v=1538244132\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom came to in a bright flash of light, inhaling deep and loud, squinting, gasping, panicking. He felt lighter, vulnerable, he touched his forehead and patted the rest of his body, he was out of his Spatium Suit, the oxygen tasted stale, metallic and cold. He was painted in a blinding white light and surrounded by others, silhouettes. The sudden rush of air to his brain made him dizzy and he began to fall forward uncontrollably, reaching out to the closest body hoping someone might catch him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe touched the shape in front of him as he went down in slow motion, his thoughts jumped in another bright flash and he was still falling but from an upright position again and gasping for breath once more as if the wind had been knocked out of him, as if the whole scene had been rewound. He reached out again touching an elbow or a shoulder in an effort to stop or slow his fall - ZAP! Again the flash and the sudden rush of cold, stale ozone into his lungs and this repeated over and over till in one variation he found himself turning mid-fall in a race to the floor and that's when he saw the faces. Tt was the doppelgängers, the grey and lifeless sea of empty shells of himself, falling like dominos. His consciousness was being transferred from one to the next like an organic series of pulses jumping across a light system: Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, an asthmatic strobe...it was impossible to ever catch his breath and darkness was closing in untill he finally fell for the last time. He had made it to the base of the light source and the front of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor was cold and clean, sterile as was his new body, he slowly raised his head still panting and teary eyed. Before him stood a man geared up in a full Spatium Suit, teetering, light exploded from the crown of his helmet washing the room in an eery moon like light with his back turned towards Atom. With a rush of adrenaline, Atom jumped to his feet and grabbed the man by the shoulder - FLASH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom blinked and looked around, he was again suited up and once more kicking up dust on the surface of Gaia Secundus. The alarm in his helmet told him he needed to focus on regulating his breathing and calming down. He slowly sat down on a nearby rock, he was still suffering from mild vertigo and to stop moving felt good, he needed to process all of this and run a full system scan of his suit. He had learned at the academy one can experience hallucinations if the oxygen being used is less than pure or has been contaminated during the recycling process. He needed to get back to base and examine his Rebreathe Unit. He stood up fast and caught himself again, he was still slightly dizzy. Steadying himself he looked up slowly and in the distance he saw someone else approaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar winds died down...\u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Dior's Sauvage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312653807664,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-artisan-shave-soap-ck-6-formula-homage-to-something-special-176161.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-artisan-shave-soap-aftershave-cologne-ck-6-formula-5-oz","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Artisan Shave Soap \u0026 Aftershave Cologne Bundle | CK-6 Formula","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 title=\"Gold Label\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-gold-label\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso, a little piece of Arizona Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause I like to go the extra mile with our homages and try to keep within the *tradition, much like the original recipe included rose from The Duke's garden, I also chose to distill and use Lady Banksia Rose Hydrosol that I source from Tombstone, Arizona! Not only does this bush grow in Tombstone, it is also the world's largest specimen of it! \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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Doppelgänger\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Doppelganger*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Series and More =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" class=\"markxi36c99u8\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eSoap Net Wt 4oz (113 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftershave\/Cologne Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlcohol Denat., Rose Hydrosol, Fragrance, Aloe Vera, Vegetable Glycerin, Hedione, Liquid Silk \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(non-animal source)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003eThe Saga Continues now 252 years in the future on Planet Gaia Secundus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarks; Atom Had 'em. ~ D Smythe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p23\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Doppel_Quicksilver_2_large.jpg?v=1538244247\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we leave our collection of Victorian Doppelgänger case studies and leap ahead 252 years into the future, where these strange occurrences have become even more frequent, widespread and still unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dusty, dusky light of the second dawn, Atom’s Data Face struggled to make sense out of the shadowy, moving figure before him. His mirror image in motion, stride and appearance.\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas his helmet malfunctioning? It must be for there should be no other living soul on this side of the planet, this time of year and his helmets internal L-Form Indicator never sounded. Yet there someone, or something was, moving with intent towards him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom stopped fast kicking up more red dust, the approaching figure did the same. This was no helmet glitch. The solar winds died down suddenly and Atoms audible heart rate monitor climbed, sweat dripped down the tinted screen of his Data Face...then, the figure before him, standing less than have a lunar block away, began to charge. Atom froze in pure terror...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"283\" width=\"283\" style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astro_dance_large.jpg?v=1538244090\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seemed like 5 lunar days before Atom opened his eyes again. His double was gone, or rather, he was gone, no longer standing outside on the planets outer surface. He now stood in silent darkness where only a drop of liquid reverberated every 30 seconds and echoed forever. He scanned from left to right with his Data Face, his helmets night vision automatically kicked on and painted his surroundings in an eery blue\/green glow and for the second time in the last hour, Atom's heart skipped a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him a hot minute to fully understand what he was seeing. All around him stood men still as soldiers who fell asleep where they stood, but eyes open and staring straight ahead wearing no emotion on their faces and breathing not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him another minute to realize they were him, all of them, dressed in the same, heavy radiation repellent undergarments he was wearing right now under his Spatium Suit. He turned off the night vision and activated the external lights of his helmet bathing the room in a moon like light. He observed ducts and exposed pipework, the room was large and went on forever, as did the replicants, hundreds of them. He was in what appeared to be the Grand Astral Subterranean Port Hangar located hundreds of miles away and 3 miles below the barren dry soil of Gaia Secundus...was he going mad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low volume alarm went off within Atom's helmet and he jumped again, reflexively he tapped it off. The alarm indicated there was substantial oxygen levels in the great room and he could remove his helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom thought about this. Maybe he was asleep and this was just a dream or maybe he was unconscious still on the surface of this unforgiving planet, removing his helmet meant uncertain death. Then he stopped breathing again as he felt a hand firmly gripping his shoulder...the terror from only moments before returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_clones_large.jpg?v=1538244132\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom came to in a bright flash of light, inhaling deep and loud, squinting, gasping, panicking. He felt lighter, vulnerable, he touched his forehead and patted the rest of his body, he was out of his Spatium Suit, the oxygen tasted stale, metallic and cold. He was painted in a blinding white light and surrounded by others, silhouettes. The sudden rush of air to his brain made him dizzy and he began to fall forward uncontrollably, reaching out to the closest body hoping someone might catch him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe touched the shape in front of him as he went down in slow motion, his thoughts jumped in another bright flash and he was still falling but from an upright position again and gasping for breath once more as if the wind had been knocked out of him, as if the whole scene had been rewound. He reached out again touching an elbow or a shoulder in an effort to stop or slow his fall - ZAP! Again the flash and the sudden rush of cold, stale ozone into his lungs and this repeated over and over till in one variation he found himself turning mid-fall in a race to the floor and that's when he saw the faces. Tt was the doppelgängers, the grey and lifeless sea of empty shells of himself, falling like dominos. His consciousness was being transferred from one to the next like an organic series of pulses jumping across a light system: Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, an asthmatic strobe...it was impossible to ever catch his breath and darkness was closing in untill he finally fell for the last time. He had made it to the base of the light source and the front of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor was cold and clean, sterile as was his new body, he slowly raised his head still panting and teary eyed. Before him stood a man geared up in a full Spatium Suit, teetering, light exploded from the crown of his helmet washing the room in an eery moon like light with his back turned towards Atom. With a rush of adrenaline, Atom jumped to his feet and grabbed the man by the shoulder - FLASH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom blinked and looked around, he was again suited up and once more kicking up dust on the surface of Gaia Secundus. The alarm in his helmet told him he needed to focus on regulating his breathing and calming down. He slowly sat down on a nearby rock, he was still suffering from mild vertigo and to stop moving felt good, he needed to process all of this and run a full system scan of his suit. He had learned at the academy one can experience hallucinations if the oxygen being used is less than pure or has been contaminated during the recycling process. He needed to get back to base and examine his Rebreathe Unit. He stood up fast and caught himself again, he was still slightly dizzy. 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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 class=\"p9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Jelly?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an aftershave balm and alcohol based splash were to have a baby, our \u003cstrong\u003eStar Jelly Aftershave Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e would be their love child. Not to be confused with an alcohol free balm, meaning; this stuff still contains alcohol and a kiss of menthol to give you that classic splash feel at first. Then there is that familiar cool down we all know and love...but something more is going on, \u003cem\u003esomething cosmic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional balms, our Star Jelly absorbs rapidly into freshly shaven skin without any greasy, heavy feeling build up! Star Jelly leaves your skin moisturized and silky.  \u003cem\u003eA refreshing, alternative that you instantly will fall in love with! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin: \u003c\/strong\u003ea naturally ocurring nitrogenous compound used as a skin conditioning agent. It can be derived from animals, however the allantoin we use is derived from plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglycerides:\u003c\/strong\u003e from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient. It’s included in cosmetics due to its mix of fatty acids that skin can use to resist moisture loss. This ingredient’s value for skin is made greater by the fact that it’s considered gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften the skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deionized Water, Alcohol, Caprylic\/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Prickly Pear Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 Ml (5 fl oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saga Continues now 252 years in the future on Planet Gaia Secundus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarks; Atom Had 'em. ~ D Smythe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Doppel_Quicksilver_2_large.jpg?v=1538244247\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p23\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we leave our collection of Victorian Doppelgänger case studies and leap ahead 252 years into the future, where these strange occurrences have become even more frequent, widespread and still unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dusty, dusky light of the second dawn, Atom’s Data Face struggled to make sense out of the shadowy, moving figure before him. His mirror image in motion, stride and appearance.\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas his helmet malfunctioning? It must be for there should be no other living soul on this side of the planet, this time of year and his helmets internal L-Form Indicator never sounded. Yet there someone, or something was, moving with intent towards him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom stopped fast kicking up more red dust, the approaching figure did the same. This was no helmet glitch. The solar winds died down suddenly and Atoms audible heart rate monitor climbed, sweat dripped down the tinted screen of his Data Face...then, the figure before him, standing less than have a lunar block away, began to charge. Atom froze in pure terror...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astro_dance_large.jpg?v=1538244090\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seemed like 5 lunar days before Atom opened his eyes again. His double was gone, or rather, he was gone, no longer standing outside on the planets outer surface. He now stood in silent darkness where only a drop of liquid reverberated every 30 seconds and echoed forever. He scanned from left to right with his Data Face, his helmets night vision automatically kicked on and painted his surroundings in an eery blue\/green glow and for the second time in the last hour, Atom's heart skipped a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him a hot minute to fully understand what he was seeing. All around him stood men still as soldiers who fell asleep where they stood, but eyes open and staring straight ahead wearing no emotion on their faces and breathing not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took him another minute to realize they were him, all of them, dressed in the same, heavy radiation repellent undergarments he was wearing right now under his Spatium Suit. He turned off the night vision and activated the external lights of his helmet bathing the room in a moon like light. He observed ducts and exposed pipework, the room was large and went on forever, as did the replicants, hundreds of them. He was in what appeared to be the Grand Astral Subterranean Port Hangar located hundreds of miles away and 3 miles below the barren dry soil of Gaia Secundus...was he going mad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low volume alarm went off within Atom's helmet and he jumped again, reflexively he tapped it off. The alarm indicated there was substantial oxygen levels in the great room and he could remove his helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom thought about this. Maybe he was asleep and this was just a dream or maybe he was unconscious still on the surface of this unforgiving planet, removing his helmet meant uncertain death. Then he stopped breathing again as he felt a hand firmly gripping his shoulder...the terror from only moments before returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_clones_large.jpg?v=1538244132\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom came to in a bright flash of light, inhaling deep and loud, squinting, gasping, panicking. He felt lighter, vulnerable, he touched his forehead and patted the rest of his body, he was out of his Spatium Suit, the oxygen tasted stale, metallic and cold. He was painted in a blinding white light and surrounded by others, silhouettes. The sudden rush of air to his brain made him dizzy and he began to fall forward uncontrollably, reaching out to the closest body hoping someone might catch him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe touched the shape in front of him as he went down in slow motion, his thoughts jumped in another bright flash and he was still falling but from an upright position again and gasping for breath once more as if the wind had been knocked out of him, as if the whole scene had been rewound. He reached out again touching an elbow or a shoulder in an effort to stop or slow his fall - ZAP! Again the flash and the sudden rush of cold, stale ozone into his lungs and this repeated over and over till in one variation he found himself turning mid-fall in a race to the floor and that's when he saw the faces. Tt was the doppelgängers, the grey and lifeless sea of empty shells of himself, falling like dominos. His consciousness was being transferred from one to the next like an organic series of pulses jumping across a light system: Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, Flash, Breathe, an asthmatic strobe...it was impossible to ever catch his breath and darkness was closing in untill he finally fell for the last time. He had made it to the base of the light source and the front of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor was cold and clean, sterile as was his new body, he slowly raised his head still panting and teary eyed. Before him stood a man geared up in a full Spatium Suit, teetering, light exploded from the crown of his helmet washing the room in an eery moon like light with his back turned towards Atom. With a rush of adrenaline, Atom jumped to his feet and grabbed the man by the shoulder - FLASH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtom blinked and looked around, he was again suited up and once more kicking up dust on the surface of Gaia Secundus. The alarm in his helmet told him he needed to focus on regulating his breathing and calming down. He slowly sat down on a nearby rock, he was still suffering from mild vertigo and to stop moving felt good, he needed to process all of this and run a full system scan of his suit. He had learned at the academy one can experience hallucinations if the oxygen being used is less than pure or has been contaminated during the recycling process. He needed to get back to base and examine his Rebreathe Unit. He stood up fast and caught himself again, he was still slightly dizzy. Steadying himself he looked up slowly and in the distance he saw someone else approaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar winds died down...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312709414960,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-star-jelly-aftershave-homage-to-something-special-727632.jpg?v=1726347233"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-natural-deodorant-sport-strength-homage-to-something-special","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Natural Deodorant | Sport Strength | Homage To Something Special","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\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. 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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. 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Made with the purest \u0026amp; highest quality ingredients on earth.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur deodorants are handcrafted one batch at a time.  We use the best ingredients we can find to bring you a superior product.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNOTE: This is DEODORANT not Antiperspirant!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003engredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Arrowroot Powder, Shea Butter, Sodium Bicarbonate, Zinc Oxide, Organic Non GMO Corn Starch, Kaolin Clay, Organic Avocado Oil, Cape Aloe Powder,  Potassium Alum, Essential Oils and\/or Fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNet Wt. 2.5oz.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312730943536,"sku":"","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-natural-deodorant-sport-strength-homage-to-something-special-650629.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-conditioning-shampoo-puck-made-with-yucca-root-cider-vinegar","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Conditioning Shampoo Puck","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gold Label\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-gold-label\" target=\"_blank\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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! 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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. 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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. 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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":"doppelganger-gold-label-eau-de-parfum-edp-30-ml","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Eau De Parfum (EDP) | 30 Ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppel_astros_large.jpg?v=1538243752\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?q=Doppelganger*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Doppelgänger \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDoppelgänger Series and More =====\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoppelgänger?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI know, right? \u003c\/i\u003eBut trust me, you will dig what's going on here folks! For a few years now, I have gone out of my way to bring some really classic scents back to life. I must admit, this is a selfish obsession for the most part. These are scents I love, and wish were still available...\u003ci\u003eso in all actuality I'm on a personal mission.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eLuckily, a lot of you have similar tastes, so it's a \u003ci\u003ewin - win\u003c\/i\u003e for all! But lately, I have been getting requests to do some scents, classic and modern, that are just a bit outside my wheelhouse. Typically, I respectfully decline...but then I got to thinking, a lot of these scents or frags don't have matching shave soaps, a dilemma for the Fraghead Wet Shaver. Clearly there's a need and clearly, it's not always about what scents I prefer! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSo, with this in mind, we created \u003cb\u003eThe Doppelgänger Collection\u003c\/b\u003e or in plain English, a Clone Line or series of some popular frags that a lot of you really enjoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30 ml Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Denatured Alcohol, Essential\/Resins\/Fragrance Oil\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 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312772657200,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-eau-de-parfum-edp-30-ml-583425.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"doppelganger-gold-label-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-homage-to-something-special","title":"Doppelgänger Gold Label Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Homage To Something Special","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind The Entire\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/doppelganger-gold-label\" title=\"Gold Label\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDoppelgänger Gold Label Collection ===\u0026gt; HERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLets Talk Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\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 class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32312779964464,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/doppelganger-gold-label-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-homage-to-something-special-604135.jpg?v=1726347232"},{"product_id":"clasico-bay-rum-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-a-phoenix-shaving-classic","title":"Clásico Bay Rum Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | A Phoenix Shaving Classic!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. With their natural ingredient blend of coconut and argan oils, their soaps leave your skin with a soft, velvety feeling that is out of this world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Cigar \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine March\/April 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\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 href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/clasico-bay-rum?key=f435d9def2702c3f9e780f1cf72b94ec3ad5b1e35359ae03d804a35d3757ee58\u0026amp;fbclid=IwAR3-UMkHVFORxqARIZvKnToeqC-EUJ4iE8D-OrHyglmRQoL1dmdhs9nCgsM\" title=\"Clasico Bay Rum\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/clasico-bay-rum?key=f435d9def2702c3f9e780f1cf72b94ec3ad5b1e35359ae03d804a35d3757ee58\u0026amp;fbclid=IwAR3-UMkHVFORxqARIZvKnToeqC-EUJ4iE8D-OrHyglmRQoL1dmdhs9nCgsM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Clásico Bay Rum Line =======\u0026gt; HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou're gonna absolutely love this no BS, manly, 5 oz bar of awesome! A Super Luxurious, Rich bar of man soap that leaves your skin silky smooth and scented how you like it! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 oz Bar Soap -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in Biodegradable Wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucitol\u003cspan\u003e, Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Argan Oil, Kokum Butter, Silk Amino Acids, Bamboo Extract, Sunflower Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Shaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32754153324592,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/clasico-bay-rum-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-a-phoenix-shaving-classic-918858.jpg?v=1726346998"},{"product_id":"agharta-moroccan-argan-oil-body-soap-distinct-bold-adventurous","title":"AGHARTA Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap | Distinct, Bold \u0026 Adventurous","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"(But) when it comes to feel and moisturizing, their (Phoenix Shaving) body soaps are second to none. 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