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Kennedy

Strike Gold Shave

Strike Gold Shave is the passion project of Frank Misa, a retired police officer and firefighter who began professionally honing straight razors in 2007 and later expanded into a full line of shave soaps, aftershaves, and eaux de parfum. The fragrance catalog blends original compositions with scents inspired by popular—and often discontinued—men’s colognes. Notable collaborations include releases with Shave Dad (Jelly Rings, Spumoni, Commando, Knock Out), Pasteur Pharmacy (The Big Apple), First Line Shave (Washington), and Tobin’s Throwbacks (Tobin Fetters; Lewis & Clark). Production has included in-house batches as well as contract manufacturing by Jennifer Marting (Mason Boutique/Decadent Bubbles) and later Monica Gillam of Van Yulay.

Kennedy

Scent Description

Kennedy is a fragrance which embodies the heart and soul of the modern young gentleman. Inspired by  the iconic Penhaligon's Sartorial, it was designed to conjure images of a high-end tailor shop on London's Savile Row. Notes of Aldehyde & Ozone evoke the snap of starched cotton and a puff of steam from a pressing iron; Metallic & Violet the cool of a scissor and fresh cut fabric; Beeswax the tailor's thread; Leather the polished shoes and shiny belts; and Cedar and Oakmoss the paneled wardrobes and time-worn chests. Although it contains the framework of a classic Fougere, Lavender, Tonka Bean (Coumarin) and Oakmoss, it presents a more modern fruit-forward warmth from the bright lift of Neroli and airy clarity of Cyclamen, fleshed out by the spice of Black Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, and mellowed by the resinousness glow of Honey and Amber, all fiinished with the sweet touch of Vanilla. Emminently wearable, Kennedy is neither too assertive or too seductive, but instead casts an alluring net of fruit, spice and warmth, which communicates restraint, energy, and quiet sophistication. 

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Kennedy

Scent Strength

6

Longevity

7

Scent Family

Fresh

Subtype

Aromatic, Fougere

Suitability

Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work

Inspiration

Sartorial

Country of Origin

USA

Menthol

Non-menthol

Companion Products

Splash

Base Description

The Patriot base blends premium ingredients to deliver a high-performance, structured lather. Goat’s milk amplifies density and creaminess; castor oil, glycerin, and tussah silk elevate both primary and residual slickness; while kokum and shea butters soothe the skin and support lasting hydration. The result is a quality modern artisan soap with good cushion and density, high slickness, and ample stability.

Lather Properties

Cushion

7

Density

7

Slickness

8

Stability

Lather Type

8

Structured

Base Type

Base Name

Tallow

Patriot

Skin Food

Aloe, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Dragon Fruit, Chamomile, Tussah Silk

Top Notes

Violet, Metallic, Black Pepper, Ginger, Neroli, Cardamom, Ozone

Heart Notes

Beeswax, Lavender, Leather, Lime, Cyclamen

Base Notes

Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla, White Musk, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedar, Honey

IIngredients

Stearic Acid, Tallow, Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Kokum Butter, Goat Milk, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Dragon Fruit, Chamomile, and Tussah Silk

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