Curated by Shave Compass, shipped directly from Hendrix Classics & Co.
SHAVE COMPASS BEARING
Built on a father's travel diaries from Africa. Blackcurrant and bergamot open sharp, praline and violet softening it before black amber, cedarwood, and vetiver close it out. Kilimanjaro sits at the edge of the territory where Confectioners begins to give way to Citrus Grove. Inspired by Bal d'Afrique Absolu from Byredo.
ARTISAN DESCRIPTION
Kilimanjaro Shave Soap is a unisex artisan shave soap scented with a fragrance inspired by Bal d’Afrique Absolu from Byredo.
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Sweden-based Byredo is known for translating emotions and memories into sensory experiences. Byredo was founded by Ben Gorham. Bal d’Afrique Absolu is based on his father’s travel diaries from his time in Africa, with additional gourmand notes.
This fragrance won two awards in Fragrantica’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, including third best Unisex fragrance. 2.5 million votes were placed by fragrance enthusiasts.
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Accords, in order of prevalence. (Notes combine into Accords.)
Citrus, Woody, Fruity, Musky, Sweet, Floral, Amber, Earthy, Fresh
Primary Notes: Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon, Praline, Musk, Violet, Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver
Bright, smooth, and refined, Kilimanjaro opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, and lemon for a clean citrus-fruit lift that feels fresh and energetic. As it develops, praline brings soft warmth while musk and violet add a polished floral smoothness. The finish settles into black amber, cedarwood, and vetiver, leaving a refined woody trail with gentle depth and elegance.
Fresh, modern, and easy to wear, Kilimanjaro brings a polished brightness to the shave.
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NOTE: This is an “inspired by” fragrance. It will be very close to the original, though not an exact match. These fragrances don’t come from the company that makes the original. We source fragrance oils that are among the highest quality in the world.
Details:
• Net Wt.: 4 oz.
• Crafted In: Metro Nashville, Tennessee by Hendrix Classics & Co.
• Ingredients: Reconstituted Aloe Juice, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Palm Oil, Fragrance, Coconut Oil, KOH-Lye, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Sodium Lactate, Bentonite Clay, Mango Butter, Castor Oil, NaOH-Lye
