Phoenix Shaving Releases Dragon Noir
- Teutonblade
- 1 day ago
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A new soap from Phoenix Shaving has dropped inspired by the legendary Drakkar Noir. Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Artemisia; a fresh, herbaceous citrus burst.
Middle Note: Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine, Angelica, Wormwood; spice, warm herbal complexity, and a bit of floral nuance.
Base: Oakmoss, Leather, Fir balsam, Pine Needles, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Amber, Resins; deep woods, earth, resin, and leathery tones anchor the scent with warmth and classic masculine depth. Douglas Smythe writes..... When Drakkar Noir hit its peak in the late 80s and early 90s, it was everywhere. Clubs. Cars. High Schools, College dorms. Office elevators. Date nights. It was one of the best selling men’s fragrances on the planet. For a stretch of time, it defined what “men’s cologne” even meant. Lord knows my best friend Mike wore the hell out of it! (Drakkar was his scent, Shulton's Old Spice was mine.)
Aromatic. Dark. Clean. Sharp. Comforting. It was the smell of confidence for an entire generation. Dragon Noir is our tribute to that time.
And it's is no accident we are dropping Dragon Noir.
Across cultures and traditions, the dragon is not chaos. It is considered grounding. It represents raw, earthly energy and stability. A symbol of endurance and protection.
Dragon symbolism is often tied to feeling centered in your body and steady in your mind. It shows up again and again in systems focused on resilience and regulation.
For example:
Somatic grounding. In therapeutic visualization, a “dragon tail” is used as an imagined anchor. It connects the body to the ground. It creates a sense of weight, support, and strength.
Elemental connection. Earth dragons are associated with stability, endurance, and deep connection to the natural world.
Balanced energy. In Eastern philosophy, the dragon reflects harmony. It unites opposing forces into something steady, centered, and whole.
Resilience and protection. Dragon scales are symbols of armor. They represent personal strength, nervous system safety, and the ability to withstand pressure.
Rooted focus. Wood and Earth dragons are linked to being organized, grounded, and clear headed.
Fun Fact: A drakkar is a term for a type of Viking longship or warship, originating from Old Norse words for "dragon"!
So it's as simple as that Shave Cadets! Stay strong, resilient and steadfast in these "interesting times"...and give 'em hell!
Soap Ingredients: 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]
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