The Novelist
Ariana & Evans
Founded in 2017 in Ansonia, Connecticut, Ariana & Evans is the passion project of fragrance auteur Peter Charkalis, its name blending his own and his daughters’ middle names. Guided by the Japanese principle of kaizen—continuous improvement—Charkalis brings an eclectic, globe-spanning sensibility to scents that are bold, sophisticated, and delightfully unconventional. Standouts such as Baklava, Plum & Bliss, Chasing the Dragon, and Khalifa showcase inspirations drawn from world cuisine and culture. In 2024 he introduced Maullu, a premium line co-created with acclaimed Italian barber Daniele Maullu, further elevating the brand’s commitment to top-tier ingredients and artistry.
Scent Description
Although many tobacco-vanilla fragrances have been popular throughout the 20th century, including Caron Tabac Blond in 1919 and Guerlain Habit Rouge in 1965, the scent which has come to define the genre is Tom Ford's Tabacco Vanille from 2007, famous for its warm, spicy, and slightly gourmand characteristics. Yet even with such venerable predecessors, Ariana & Evan's The Novelist makes a strong contribution by introducing orange blossom, iris, and juniper to the mix which adds a juicy sweetness, further amplifying the vanilla and adding an air of whimsy which is both youthful and modern. For a fresh take on a time-tested classic, The Novelist is a succulent and loamy fragrance which is warm, comforting, and masculine. Although, it can be worn in almost any setting, its strength and sultriness might be assertive for the workplace.
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Scent Strength
8
Longevity
8
Inspiration
Histoires de Parfums 1899
Suitability
Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Woody Oriental
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
USA
Price
$$$
Companion Products
Shave Soap
Skin Food
Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe, Rose Water, Glycerin, Emu Oil, Chamomile Water, Vitamin E, Calendula, White Willow Bark
Top Notes
Bergamot, Juniper, Pepper
Heart Notes
Orange Blossom, Iris
Base Notes
Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Juice, SD 40B Alcohol, Rose Hydrosol, Vegetable Glycerin, Emu Oil, Calendula Extract , Red Clover Extract, Chamomile, Plantain Leaves, White Willow Bark, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic Triglycerides ( combination of plant sugars and fatty acids derived from palm and coconut oils for silkier feel and as a natural preservative).