Shibusa 2
The Goodfellas' Smile
The Goodfellas' Smile has a story similar to many of the superstars of wet shaving. The company was started by Nicola Donghi and his wife Luisa Locatelli during an economic downturn in 2010 when both found themselves out of work. Nicola couldn't afford new disposable razors, so being a designer set out to make his own razor and designed a shavette. The Goodfellas' Smile brand was born and the rest is history. Today TGS offers a full line of straight and safety razors, soaps, aftershaves, and grooming accessories and prides itself on making many of its products in Italy.
Scent Description
The Goodfellas' Smile (TGS) says on its website that Shibusa 2 is inspired by Acqua di Parma, but frankly the two share little in common. Whereas AdP's main accord is citrus, with a healthy does of lemon, Shibusa 2 is defined by vanilla, almond, peach, ylang-ylang, and musk, creating a delicious melange reminiscent of marzipan. Shibusa 2 is a creamy, sugary, fruity scent which is sweet and alluring, more simiilar to the New Fruit scents of the last two decades, such as Aventus, YSL Y, or 1 Million Lucky, than a traditional Fougère or Chypre. Although on the heavy side due to its assertive sweetness, the frangrance is so pleasant that it will be welcome almost anywhere, whether home, office, or out on the town.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
8
Inspiration
Acqua di Parma
Suitability
Work, Home, Daytime, Date Night, Evening
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Oriental
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
Italy
Price
$$
Companion Products
Beard Oil, Hair Wax, Shave Soap
Skin Food
Aloe, Witch Hazel
Top Notes
Almond, Anise, Bergamot, Orange
Heart Notes
Ylang-ylang, Peach, Jasmine
Base Notes
Vanilla, Musk, Cedar, Tolu Balsam
Ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Parfum (Fragrance)
