{"product_id":"elysian-valhalla-shaving-soap-4-oz","title":"Elysian Valhalla Shaving Soap 4 Oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eElysian Valhalla Shaving Soap is a premium tallow-based artisan shave soap inspired by Valhalla, the legendary hall of fallen warriors in Norse mythology. Designed by perfumers Jay Mann and Shannon Constantine Logan, this aromatic fougère begins with brilliant citrus, advances through an intensely aromatic heart of exotic spices and frankincense, and settles into a deep foundation of fossilized amber, cypress, balsam, saffron, silver fir, oakmoss, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance is paired with a rich shaving soap formula featuring grass-fed beef tallow, aloe vera, babassu oil, coconut oil, castor oil, mango butter, shea butter, glycerin, kaolin clay, cashmere, and hyaluronic acid. The formula is designed to create a dense, protective lather with the slickness and cushion needed for a comfortable traditional wet shave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4oz premium tallow shaving soap featuring an aromatic fougère of lime and lemon over nutmeg, black pepper, ginger, cardamom, and frankincense, finishing with fossilized amber, cypress, balsam, saffron, silver fir, oakmoss, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime Zest, Lemon Sfumatrice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Ginger CO2, Cardamom Absolute, Frankincense Oman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossilized Amber, Cypress, Balsam, Saffron, Silver Fir, Oakmoss, Tobacco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic Fougère\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValhalla opens bright and citrusy with lime zest and Lemon Sfumatrice before charging into a warm, spicy heart of nutmeg, black pepper, Ginger CO2, Cardamom Absolute, and Frankincense Oman. As the fragrance develops, fossilized amber, cypress, balsam, saffron, silver fir, oakmoss, and tobacco create a deeper foundation that is woody, resinous, mossy, and richly atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet shavers who enjoy complex aromatic fougères, citrus and spice, incense and resins, forest-inspired woods, oakmoss, tobacco, and bold fragrances with a historical or mythological character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValhalla is formulated with grass-fed beef tallow, stearic acid, babassu oil, coconut oil, castor oil, mango butter, shea butter, and glycerin to create a rich, creamy traditional wet shaving lather. Kaolin clay contributes to the formula while aloe vera and hyaluronic acid complement its skin-focused composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen properly hydrated, the soap produces a dense lather designed to provide cushion and slickness between the razor and skin. The fragrance develops throughout the shave, moving from bright citrus into warming spices and frankincense before revealing its deeper amber, evergreen, oakmoss, and tobacco character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Word from the Manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden inside the home of the Norse gods, there is said to be a majestic hall, a Valhalla. Its roof is made of golden shields, its lofty rafters made of spears, and its walls are lined with armor. Within these walls live the chosen warriors, brave men who were plucked freshly dead by Valkyries from the battle fields. These honorable soldiers join Odin's army in Valhalla to feast and fight in preparation for the great war at the end of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to Valhalla.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValhalla is an aromatic journey into the mists of time, when men strove to secure their place in the afterlife through deeds of exceptional bravery and honor. The opening of this aromatic fougère is citrusy and bright, like sun glistening on golden shields, with notes of Lime Zest and Lemon Sfumatrice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midnotes lead the charge with a spicy blend of Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Ginger CO2, Cardamom Absolute, and Frankincense Oman. We are assured of victory as we plunge into the base notes like a spear into a target, with Fossilized Amber, Cypress, Balsam, Saffron, Silver Fir, Oakmoss, and Tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad a damp shaving brush directly from the soap until an adequate amount of product has been collected. Build the lather in a shaving bowl or directly on the face, gradually adding small amounts of water until a rich, creamy, and slick consistency develops. Apply evenly to the beard area and shave as desired. Rinse thoroughly after shaving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elysian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51905589739798,"sku":"490000029369","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8960\/8726\/files\/elysian-valhalla-shaving-soap-4oz.webp?v=1790031807","url":"https:\/\/pasteurpharmacy.com\/products\/elysian-valhalla-shaving-soap-4-oz","provider":"Pasteur Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}