Lavender Noir
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
Lavender Noir is an intense and tantalizing olfactory carousel that marries the heady enchantment of lavender, jasmine, and geranium with the enveloping warmth of amber and vanilla, anchored by the earthy depth of oud and coffee. The composition is passionate and multifaceted—comforting and familiar, gently sweet, yet touched by a sophisticated shadow, reminiscent of a ripe black plum. Though assertive, it remains welcoming and effortlessly captivating, suitable for any setting from the office to an evening out, and is particularly well suited to the cool air of autumn. In a market replete with lavender interpretations, Lavender Noir distinguishes itself with true originality—an unmistakable standout and a gem within a crowded genre.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
9
Scent Family
Floral
Subtype
Floral Oriental
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Inspiration
Unique
Country of Origin
USA
Menthol
Non-menthol
Companion Products
Splash, EDP
Base Description
Ultima is a tallow-based soap whose complex and rich collection of butters and oils combine to form a luscious lather which is intensely creamy while still having structure. The impressive list of emollients, including Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Emu Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Palm Fruit Oil, provide deep moisturization, relieve irritation and boost glide. Humectants including Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Sorbitol draw water into the skin, aiding in hydration. The result is a lather whose premium feel fully reflects its premium ingredients, with high density, strong cushion, excellent glide, and solid stability.
Lather Properties
Cushion
8
Density
8
Slickness
7
Stability
Lather Type
8
Creamy
Base Type
Base Name
Tallow
Ultima
Skin Food
Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Jojoba Oil, Agave, Silk Amino Acids, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Kokum Butter
Top Notes
Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Heart Notes
Geranium, Jasmine, Oud, Pink Pepper
Base Notes
Amber, Vanilla, Coffee, Patchouli, Benzoin
IIngredients
Sucrose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Persea