Porthos Shave Soap & Aftershave/Cologne Bundle Deal - Homage to Vintage Aramis!

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BOOM, the day has come...meet Porthos, an homage to one of the most manliest, classic, Iconic Chypre ever...Aramis!

We have created a whole line of Porthos; Aftershave/Cologne, Shave Soap, Star Jelly Aftershave, Sport Strength Deodorant and Shampoo/Conditioner Puck...full tilt.

Scent Profile: Dry Woods/Leathery/Classical/Masculine. A Chypre masterpiece.

Top notes: of Artemisia (wormwood), Aldehydes, Bergamot, Gardenia, Green Note, Cinnamon, Cumin. Middle notes: of Clary Sage, Patchouli, Orris, Vetiver, Sandal. Base notes: of Leather, Oakmoss, Castoreum, Amber, Musk.

Born out of the 1960's but timeless in depth and shape. I remember the first time I caught a whiff of this stuff. (do you?)

It was the mid 1980's and my family and I were staying in my uncle's cabin for a fall weekend. He met us up there to give us the key. Before he took off however, he had my brother and I help him bring some logs inside and stack the rest on the porch. Working next to him is when I "caught it", Aramis. It's unmistakable, infectious, mysterious and Iconic. I truly believe everyone remembers exactly where they where when they smelled this mystery for the first time! The whole experience burned the fragrance forever on to my brain. The scent notes seem to work or reinforce a "smell track" for that weekend; Crisp Fall Air, Fresh Cut Wood, Leather...Rugged and Classy all at the same time.

Not sure when, my guess is early 2000's, they changed the formula. The new stuff just doesn't smell the same. There can be a number of reasons for this, and this seems to be "business as usual" for a lot of "classic frags"...it's just a pity, the kids will never know what we've lost!

That said, I made it a mission to reboot the original scent. I'm taking us all back to the cabin, so Buckle Up!

As for the label, it represents the process of perfuming, which at the end of the day is a time machine. You need only to put together a lot of odds an ends when blending. Notes that your mind tells you never to combine, but the nose trumps the mind in this matter, a leap of faith! Once the "building" of this strange machine is complete, you should have a vehicle that will take you back to that time and place with just a quick sniff and you're there. [Note: This entire sales page was written under the influence of Porthos.]

[I'd LOVE TO HEAR your first memory of Aramis. Feel free to leave it in the comments below!]

A lot of time, energy and passion went into bringing this vintage scent back. I know you will absolutely love Porthos and immediately understand my motivation in making this a reality! Shave On!
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I am waiting for the big boss, D'Artagnan.

MY memories of all four of those noble swordsmen occurred in my bedroom.

I used to read in bed, often after hours, with a flashlight.

What great adventures I enjoyed as a pre teen thanks to them.

I am waiting for the big boss, D'Artagnan.

MY memories of all four of those noble swordsmen occurred in my bedroom.

I used to read in bed, often after hours,  with a flashlight.

What great adventures I enjoyed as a pre teen thanks to them.

Thanks for catching the reference Mickey!