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 Stick is a unisex artisan shave stick 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
Clean, bright, and convenient, Kilimanjaro Shave Stick brings a polished citrus-fruit freshness to the shave. Blackcurrant, bergamot, and lemon create an uplifting opening, while praline, musk, and violet add smoothness, warmth, and refinement through the heart.
As it settles, black amber, cedarwood, and vetiver create a soft woody finish that feels fresh, modern, and quietly luxurious.
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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.: 65 gm / 2.3 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
