The Scent Atlas is incomplete without this shave soap. While it isn't available through Shave Compass, you can purchase it directly from HAGS.
→ The Awakening — Shaving Soap
SHAVE COMPASS BEARING
The Awakening opens unmistakably in Citrus Grove with Calabrian bergamot, then moves into a darker aromatic heart of lavender, Sichuan pepper and star anise. Haitian vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan give the base a dry, woody backbone that pulls the scent toward Fougère Forever. The result is a bright modern aromatic whose footing remains citrus-led even as the trail grows earthier.
ARTISAN DESCRIPTION
The Awakening
A sudden flash of bergamot tears through the dark, bright and electric, before lavender and pepper begin to rise beneath it. The fragrance moves from sharp citrus into a modern aromatic heart, where star anise adds a cool, slightly licorice-like edge.
As the brightness fades, vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan take over, giving the base a dry, woody and mineral finish. The result is clean and contemporary, but with enough earth and structure beneath the citrus to keep it from feeling simple.
Scent Notes:
Top: Calabrian Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise
Base: Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambroxan
CORTEX X – Where Skin Science Meets Tradition
Step into the next era of shaving.
CORTEX X is our most advanced shaving soap base to date — engineered for those who demand refined performance in every pass. With a luxurious lather, exceptional slickness, and a post-shave feel that rivals high-end skincare, this formula redefines what a shaving soap can be. Crafted as a firmer croap, CORTEX X offers improved surface control for clean, efficient brush loading — no mess, no waste, just performance on demand.
What to Expect
- Dense, cushion-rich lather that supports and protects
- Ultra-slick glide, even on water passes
- A calm, hydrated, and velvety-soft post-shave finish
- A formula enriched with skin-loving ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Squalane, Jojoba, Abyssinian Oil, MCT Oil, Aloe Flower Extract, Panthenol, Silk Protein, Lanolin
Ingredients: Aqua, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Potassium Tallowate, Potassium Olivate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Kaolin, Panthenol, Potassium Babassuate, Potassium Behenate, Potassium Lanolate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride
Important Information
- For external use only.
- Net Weight: 4oz (114g)
- Produced by: HAGS Artisan Shaving Products
- Location: Psychiko, 15452 Athens, Greece
