Woods & Spices
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
Sometimes a fragrance is greater than the sum of its parts. There are no soloists vying for attention; instead, the composition functions as a true ensemble in which every note is elevated together. Such is the case with Ariana & Evans Woods & Spice. A sun-lit opening of juicy clementine and perfumed orange blossom is warmed by the peppered brightness of elemi and the savory richness of saffron, all resting on a supple suede cushion of castoreum and threaded with the subtle smokiness of guaiac wood and agarwood (oud). The result is an intoxicating, sweet, and alluring tapestry of sensations—comforting and seductive, yet still playful and light, skirting the edge of gourmand. Perfect for the cooler days of autumn and winter and appropriate in almost any setting, it speaks to holidays and hearths, the familiar and the exotic, and is fresh, casual, and easy to wear.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
9
Longevity
8
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Woody 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
Glycerin, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beer, Avocado Oil, Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Palm Fruit, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Agave, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acids
Top Notes
Clementine, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes
Saffron, Elemi, Castorium, Vanilla
Base Notes
Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Cedar, Mohagany
IIngredients
Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Caprae Lac (Goat Milk) Powder, Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid