- Joined
- Jun 22, 2016
- Location
- Sydney
I thought I would share this photograph and review from a friend of mine Tom Morin in CT. He posted this today on a FB group where we are members, his photography of both wet-shaving SOTD and also wildlife in Africa and around the world is nothing short of amazing...I take pictures as many of us do, but Tom is a proper Photographer and bloody hell he takes good pictures!
Tom borrowed this set from a friend in the US and posted the picture and the review as his SOTD - I had no idea this was coming, I woke up to it this morning. I have copied and pasted it without his permission or him knowing cause that's how I roll.... There are no edits to the text aside from hotlinks to protect privacy.
I have been very fortunate to have tried several of the scents from Australian Private Reserve.
To this point - "General Ledger" had been my runaway favorite. "Coeur de Vert" has, at the very least, matched it.
The performance of APR is on par or exceeds every metric that we have come to expect from the top artisan tallow based soaps. The soap loads and lathers easily, provides a very protective shave and has an above average post shave feel. There is nothing to complain about or criticize.
Dan really shines when it comes to his mastery of scenting. Everything in "Coeur de Vert" just seems to fit effortlessly.
I was a little apprehensive about this scent because I am normally turned off by most florals (with the exception of lavender) but here they support the blend so nicely that I hardly even noticed.
The description -
Top Notes Include: Rose, Violet, Mousse de Saxe, Fresh French Grasses & Clover
Heart Notes Include: Clover, Violet, Rose, Lavender & Sweet Basil
Base Notes Include: French Hay Absolute, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss & Mousse de Saxe
Dan's interpretation of Mousse de Saxe is very pleasant and supports what is one of the best modern fougères out there.
I think it was Matt a few days ago that described it as a cousin to B&M Beaudelaire . I totally agree. Possibly just more lighthearted with a trademark Aussie twist.
The splash matches beautifully and lasts well into the day.
Packaging and artwork are stellar.
I think we all understand the cost of doing business on a global level.
Offering Australian high-end products to a North American market is not cheap.
Australian Private Reserve products are currently available in the USA from Maggard Razor and in Canada from Groomatorium.
Sadly, I do not see this worthy artisan becoming a staple in many of our dens until someone can figure out a way to make it more affordable and competitive north of the equator.
*Post Ends*
So a nice review and an astute comment on the retail price of AP Reserve in the US (We pay a lot more for Barrister and Mann here for the same reason - Airfreight is painfully expensive). Groomatorium is the latest AP Reserve stockist (Many of you will know Ron the perfumer and artisan behind Chiseled Face and the Zoologist collabs) and his store is in SoCal and not Canada. I am currently in talks with a couple of large Canadian outlets at the moment to have AP Reserve stocked in Canada
Tom borrowed this set from a friend in the US and posted the picture and the review as his SOTD - I had no idea this was coming, I woke up to it this morning. I have copied and pasted it without his permission or him knowing cause that's how I roll.... There are no edits to the text aside from hotlinks to protect privacy.
I have been very fortunate to have tried several of the scents from Australian Private Reserve.
To this point - "General Ledger" had been my runaway favorite. "Coeur de Vert" has, at the very least, matched it.
The performance of APR is on par or exceeds every metric that we have come to expect from the top artisan tallow based soaps. The soap loads and lathers easily, provides a very protective shave and has an above average post shave feel. There is nothing to complain about or criticize.
Dan really shines when it comes to his mastery of scenting. Everything in "Coeur de Vert" just seems to fit effortlessly.
I was a little apprehensive about this scent because I am normally turned off by most florals (with the exception of lavender) but here they support the blend so nicely that I hardly even noticed.
The description -
Top Notes Include: Rose, Violet, Mousse de Saxe, Fresh French Grasses & Clover
Heart Notes Include: Clover, Violet, Rose, Lavender & Sweet Basil
Base Notes Include: French Hay Absolute, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss & Mousse de Saxe
Dan's interpretation of Mousse de Saxe is very pleasant and supports what is one of the best modern fougères out there.
I think it was Matt a few days ago that described it as a cousin to B&M Beaudelaire . I totally agree. Possibly just more lighthearted with a trademark Aussie twist.
The splash matches beautifully and lasts well into the day.
Packaging and artwork are stellar.
I think we all understand the cost of doing business on a global level.
Offering Australian high-end products to a North American market is not cheap.
Australian Private Reserve products are currently available in the USA from Maggard Razor and in Canada from Groomatorium.
Sadly, I do not see this worthy artisan becoming a staple in many of our dens until someone can figure out a way to make it more affordable and competitive north of the equator.
*Post Ends*
So a nice review and an astute comment on the retail price of AP Reserve in the US (We pay a lot more for Barrister and Mann here for the same reason - Airfreight is painfully expensive). Groomatorium is the latest AP Reserve stockist (Many of you will know Ron the perfumer and artisan behind Chiseled Face and the Zoologist collabs) and his store is in SoCal and not Canada. I am currently in talks with a couple of large Canadian outlets at the moment to have AP Reserve stocked in Canada