That brings us to the soap, which is new - but the soap is in a new base called Icarus for this release only (so far). Additionally, I have slightly updated the aftershave/toner/salve version of the scent, as well, to add for longevity and projection with some fixatives and the same sandalwood essential oil used in the Parfum Extrait. But in the year since it was originally released, I’ve thought quite a bit about how it would be best represented as a fragrance while also developing how to improve the aftershave scent while staying true to the original. So much so that it spawned Rose Santal, our most popular scent. When I originally created Santal Auster in last year’s aftershave release, I was looking for a particular type of powdery, light sandalwood scents that would linger closely to the skin and also blend well with other scents. There's a lengthy blog post from Chatillon Lux called Scent Notes: Inside the Making of Santal Auster Parfum Extrait that explains it in more detail, albeit the parfum extrait - which is decidedly different and more complex than the aftershave provisions. This year's is bolstered with Mysore sandalwood essential oil the net result is that it's a bit spicier, less smooth. It was successful, but I have to say, it's not that much stronger nor longer lasting than last year's. That last part was a strong consideration for this year's release making it stronger. It was smooth and creamy and unfortunately, fairly light in strength. Last year's Santal Auster was made with a custom sandalwood accord nothing more, nothing less. So let's talk briefly about the scent difference. The toner even came in a customized cardboard box to dress it up some. Absolutely top-notch, professional looking branding and packaging. The packaging for both the soap and aftershave products is all-new, and quite frankly - amazing. I've reviewed Santal Auster in-depth when it came out (which of course, didn't come with a soap as this year's has). This is actually my second shave with this setup.Īs mentioned, this year's release is a bit different from last year's in packaging - and scent. Needless to say, everything sold out in no time flat, and was followed up by a second, more limited and last release a week later. Today's combo came from the release on March 14, 2018. That release only offered an aftershave, toner and salve. What's new with today's offering is the matching soap in the special Icarus base and the scent itself of Santal Auster which is a bit different from the previous release on May 20, 2017. I've reviewed a lot of both #chatillonlux and #declarationgrooming (formerly #landlgrooming) here (click on any of those hashtags to see them all). Bold yet understated, Santal Auster is a refined scent perfectly suited for special occasions. The distinctively rich creaminess of the scent is enhanced by real sandalwood essential oil that is sustainably grown and harvested and is supplemented by a powdery undertone that evokes an incense used in a timeless ritual. Santal Auster is a sandalwood accord that replicates the timeless scent of Mysore sandalwood. Each bar has three metrics, each representing 33% of the total (11% = below-avg, 22% = avg, 33% = above-avg, except cost)Ī thoroughly verdigrised bronze Timeless Razor and a collaboration between Chatillon Lux and Declaration Grooming called Santal Auster in an #aftershave (toner) - and #soap - combo!
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