Aion Skincare

Here are my thoughts on Aion Mallard Coconut Fig shaving soap and matching aftershave. I tried posting a pic, but it's not working right now so I'll try again soon.

I bought Mallard Coconut Fig because I love coconut, and figured I would like it combined with fig. And, because I find Aion soaps (made by Grooming Dept.) to be great performers and very nice on my skin.

When it arrived, I tried smelling for the coconut and couldn't find it. I was disappointed. I couldn't figure out what the scent of Coconut Fig was. I was expecting a sun lotion-type coconut. It's actually more of a toasted coconut, and is so integrated into the overall scent that I had to let it come to me.

I've shaved with it three times now, and it's really grown on me. It's a rich scent that's hard to describe. It's got jammy fig, some toasted coconut, and another mixture of accords that I haven't smelled together before. The Grooming Dept. website lists the notes as: Coconut, Fig, Almond, Honey, Davana, Vanilla, Tonka, Sandalwood. But to me, it's more of its own scent rather than a collection of notes that I can easily identify.

What I have come to appreciate is that when Mo makes a soap, it's his creation. It's often unique. For example, my first Grooming Dept. soap was Ketoret (an incense scent), and it's such a masterful creation I kept wanting more. Coconut Fig is something I experience as a unique creation. It's slightly sweet, and with the matching aftershave, lasts a long time. I get hints of it all morning long. I might describe it as a gourmand scent. Perhaps others can describe it better? I'd like to hear your impressions of the scent.

Performance and skin feel is, as always with Aion/Grooming Dept., top level. It's protective and slick, and my skin feels very nice during and after. I'm looking forward to it being part of my rotation.

Thank you for your detailed and insightful post!

Your journey with the scent, from initial uncertainty to growing appreciation, was wonderful to read about.

Monday September 23, 2024
Razor: Gem Micromatic
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Disco Eagle/Black Wolf
Soap: Aion Peaches and Cream
AS : Witch Hazel + Aion Peaches and Cream
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,147

FINALLY, one I can get behind and actually smells like what it's named and the label art shows. No, you have to be an expert scent connoissuer to appreciate it and if you don't, you're unrefined.

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Monday September 23, 2024
Razor: Gem Micromatic
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Disco Eagle/Black Wolf
Soap: Aion Peaches and Cream
AS : Witch Hazel + Aion Peaches and Cream
Fragrance: 
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,147

FINALLY, one I can get behind and actually smells like what it's named and the label art shows. No, you have to be an expert scent connoissuer to appreciate it and if you don't, you're unrefined.

I'm glad you like Mallard Peach. Thank you for sharing!

Aion Mallard Coconut Fig from this morning

9.24.24 Mallard Pineapple Rum
Today I used the Pineapple Rum. This scent seems underappreciated. Starts off with juicy pineapple, but not cloyingly sweet, and then I pick up some of the oak rum barrel notes. Very well done scent. I was worried that it would be too sweet  but it was not. The aftershave, as always, feels great and smells wonderful. Great way to start the day.

Amore first use. Great scent. 

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Absolutely love this one

aut Aion aut nihil.