It was a limited release based on demand from the private Facebook shaving group. So, it's really unknown if they will ever bring it back again (because this one is not tagged as 'seasonal'). PAA only brought this back for a short/limited time. I think someone would really appreciate the EDP if they like classic Aqua Velva.

What I discovered instead is that the EDP has an almost 'cough syrup' density to the smell and the woody/spicy element really brings a depth to the scent when it's this concentrated. I honestly didn't expect much of anything other than just something to 'amp up' the Aqua Velva aftershave. And the EDP I just received I got at a discount from a coupon award off their website because I bought a bunch of their stuff recently.

This one has a stronger touch of wood and spice in it and isn't quite as 'clean' as the actual Aqual Velva. It outshines others on the market with its cushion, price point (for the larger tins) and smell that sticks with you for hours.I don't really post about any 'knock offs' but this one is not really like the Aqua Velva on the shelf at stores. If you like smelling like just went to the beach, then you have to try this soap. I’ve shaved with this soap on multiple occasions and have smelled it three hours later, which is amazing. If you like the scent, you’ll appreciate the fact that it never dissipates. The soap makes a thick, fluffy lather that’s unmatched by other soap makers. However, shaving with this stuff is a true joy. I have a lot of PAA soaps, so I use them regularly and am sometimes leftwith some razor burn and a dry face. Out of all the soaps I’ve shaved with, PAA easily has the most cushion, but it leaves just a little bit to be desired in the slickness and post feel categories. One of the things that I love about this soap is its incredible amount of cushion. The soap isn’t thirsty and really comes into its own when face lathering. The Beach is extremely easy to load and a little bit goes a long way. As far as performance is concerned, Phoenix makes some of the best soaps on the market today. The scent becomes more complex when you start to load the soap and will make you feel like your right at the beach. Right out of the tin, the soap has an overwhelming scent of sunscreen with salt water close behind it. After taking the lid off, you’re greeted with a semi-soft soap that embodies everything about the beach. deep, which makes loading extremely easy. When you open the sturdy box that these soaps come in you’ll be amazed by its size.

I love the beach and had watched/read a lot of reviews on the soap, so I opted for the larger 8 oz.

The larger tin is obviously the better deal, but shelling out $18.95 for a large tin of soap based off of a vague scent profile is a gamble. tin is $3.12 per ounce, while the larger 8 oz. So that’s exactly what I did a couple of months ago, which consisted of me getting my hands on a shaving soap known infamously as “ The Beach.”Īll of Phoenix Artisan Accouterments’ (PAA) soaps come in either a 3.5 oz. What do wet shavers do when the weather gets cold? We buy a bunch of shaving soaps that remind us of summer and all of its glory.

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