{"product_id":"droid-black-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","title":"Droid Black Solid Cologne | Homage to Floïd Black","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou Can't Keep A Good Scent Down!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTop notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of citrus, fruity, floral - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMiddle notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of patchouli, caramel, vanilla - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBase notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of woody, musk, amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMy friends, I would like to introduce you to Droid Black, our latest fragrance in a long line of homages to the classics! If you have not already guessed or overheard, this is a tip of the hat to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e Black! \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA traditional wet shaving classic!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e That is to say, a recent classic, not one that spans decades and generations as other releases in this series have done in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/collections\/droid-black-collection\" style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f59542; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: arial-black; cursor: pointer; color: #07548f; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 3px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind The Droid Black Collection HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack, now discontinued, had a short life that definitely coincides with the rise in popularity of traditional shaving over the last 15 years! This is both sad and kinda cool. I mean, after its release in Autumn of 2012 it rose in popularity within the various shaving forums of the time...and for good reason, it was good. \u003ci\u003eDamn good. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThough I have been a long time fan of the scent myself, the real fella behind us releasing this legendary fragrance is none other than Christopher David Bailey. Yep, CDB struck again! Long before this frag was discontinued he'd been hounding us to make a matching shave soap! It would take it finally being cut from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline up for us to feel obligated to make his \"small, achievable dream\" a reality. [His words, not mine.] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn my research I noticed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack every now and then being compared to Creed Aventus. I mean, I guess I understand the comparison...\u003ci\u003ebut barely\u003c\/i\u003e. It does share some similar characteristics but at the end of the day (especially during dry down), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack was\/is its own scent and what a scent it is\/was; Masculine, dark, floral, musky, talcy, futuristic nostalgia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eother long running Spanish Barbershop classics dating back almost 80 years, Black was different.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt had none of those classic barbershop trappings off the top. Which was kind of refreshing. Black is warmer and richer, something for the new generation of gents interested in returning to the traditional grooming practices of yore. Masculine, modern, and accessible as an accord but not in a cheap drugstore, pedestrian kinda way. I personally find\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloïd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack to possess a rugged elegance that is quite unique in the world of traditional, low cost aftershaves; A balancing act often tough to truly pull off. I say this with confidence too after all the feedback and support we’ve received from the many, many sample vials we sent out to our customers this past spring and summer. You fine folks \"Get It,” and we thank you. I also have to echo popular sentiment, \u003ci\u003ewhy would they ever stop making this? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSo, it is with great honor and humbleness we dedicate Droid Black to both you, our loyal customers, and the man behind this becoming a reality, Christopher David Bailey! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow...How Do I Use Solid Cologne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a finger across the top of the solid cologne and apply it to the pulse points \u0026amp; hot spots: wrists, neck, inside of elbow, behind the ears, and heart. You can also use in the beard, moustache or hair. Reapply through the day or whenever yo need a pick me up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Oz Heavy Duty Glass Jar \u0026amp; Bakelite Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, Shea Oil Jojoba oil, Prickly Pear Oil, Fragrance, Rosemary Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Arizona, USA using US and Imported Ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet wt 1.5 oz (43 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39691919523888,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/droid-black-solid-cologne-homage-to-floid-black-782484.jpg?v=1726347264","url":"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.mom\/products\/droid-black-solid-cologne-contains-prickly-pear-oil","provider":"Phoenix Shaving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}