Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 Shaving Soap 5oz

Product Overview

Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 Shaving Soap is a 5oz tallow-based artisan shaving soap inspired by the beloved Bergamot & Bay fragrance from Cold River Soap Works (CRSW). Created with the blessing of CRSW founder Larry, this reimagined fragrance celebrates an influential artisan and a memorable chapter in traditional wet shaving history.

Featuring a distinctive combination of bergamot, bay leaf, tobacco, cedarwood, and fresh pine, Bergamot & Bay brings together bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and warm woody notes. The fragrance is paired with Ariana & Evans' Ultima 2 soap formulation, which includes beef tallow, shea butter, kokum butter, cocoa butter, emu oil, and other carefully selected ingredients.

More than a fragrance revival, Bergamot & Bay represents a personal tribute to the craftsmanship and creativity that helped inspire the founder of Ariana & Evans to begin making shaving soap.

Quick Take

Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 is a 5oz tallow-based shaving soap featuring a citrus-forward, aromatic woody fragrance. Inspired by Cold River Soap Works and recreated with its founder's blessing, it combines a nostalgic artisan scent with the modern Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation.

Scent Notes

Featured Notes: Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Tobacco, Cedarwood, Fresh Pine.

Bergamot introduces a bright citrus character that complements the distinctive herbal aroma of bay leaf. Tobacco adds warmth and depth, while cedarwood provides a woody foundation. Fresh pine contributes a crisp, green quality that rounds out the composition.

The result is a balanced citrus, herbal, and woody fragrance with a subtle tobacco character. Bergamot & Bay offers a distinctive alternative to conventional barbershop fragrances while remaining rooted in the traditions of artisan wet shaving.

Best For

• Wet shaving enthusiasts who appreciate citrus, herbal, and woody fragrances.
• Fans of bergamot, bay leaf, tobacco, cedarwood, and pine scent combinations.
• Traditional wet shavers who remember Cold River Soap Works and its influence on artisan shaving.
• Shavers looking for a tallow-based soap containing a variety of butters and conditioning ingredients.
• Collectors and enthusiasts interested in fragrances with a meaningful connection to wet shaving history.

Ultima 2 Shaving Soap Performance Profile

Ariana & Evans' Ultima 2 formulation combines traditional soapmaking ingredients with a diverse selection of butters, oils, and other components chosen for the shaving experience.

• Tallow-Based Formula: Beef tallow and stearic acid form part of the soap's foundation, supporting the development of a rich shaving lather.
• Multiple Botanical Butters: Shea, kokum, cocoa, sal, cupuacu, and mango butters contribute to the formulation's rich composition.
• Additional Oils: Avocado, jojoba, olive, and palm fruit oils complement the soap base.
• Moisture-Related Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, sorbitol, sodium lactate, and hyaluronic acid are included in the formulation.
• Distinctive Additions: Beer, emu oil, and silk amino acids are among the ingredients incorporated into Ultima 2.

The combination of tallow, fatty acids, butters, and oils is designed to support the dense, creamy lather and comfortable shaving experience associated with premium artisan shaving soaps.

A Word from the Manufacturer

For the founder of Ariana & Evans, Bergamot & Bay is much more than another shaving soap fragrance. It is a personal tribute to Cold River Soap Works and its founder, Larry, whose work played an important role in his early wet shaving journey.

Long before Ariana & Evans existed, Cold River Soap Works was one of his favorite artisan soap makers. Larry's distinctive shaving soap base, known for its rich, creamy lather and exceptional post-shave feel, made a lasting impression. Among the fragrances, Bergamot & Bay became a particular favorite.

Years later, after rediscovering old correspondence and receiving encouragement from his daughter Thalia, he reached out to Larry about recreating the fragrance. Rather than moving forward without permission, he wanted Larry's blessing before bringing the scent back in a new formulation.

Larry graciously agreed.

The connection runs especially deep because Cold River Soap Works helped influence the ingredients used in the very first shaving soap created by the founder of Ariana & Evans. Tallow, goat's milk, lanolin, kokum butter, and shea were among the ingredients that reflected that early inspiration.

With Larry's blessing, Bergamot & Bay returns as a tribute to Cold River Soap Works, now presented in Ariana & Evans' Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation.

For its creator, bringing this fragrance back is a dream come true.

Directions for Use

• Wet your shaving brush with warm water.
• Load the brush by swirling it over the surface of the shaving soap.
• Build a lather directly on the face or in a shaving bowl.
• Add small amounts of water as needed until the lather reaches your preferred consistency.
• Apply the lather evenly and shave using your preferred razor.
• Rinse thoroughly after shaving and allow the soap to dry between uses.

Ingredients

Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid.

Product Details

• Brand: Ariana & Evans
• Product Name: Bergamot & Bay
• Product Type: Artisan Shaving Soap
• Soap Base: Ultima 2
• Size: 5oz
• Formulation: Tallow-Based
• Fragrance Profile: Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, Tobacco
• Featured Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Tobacco, Cedarwood, Fresh Pine
• Inspiration: Cold River Soap Works Bergamot & Bay
• Notable Ingredients: Beef Tallow, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Cocoa Butter, Emu Oil, Cupuacu Butter, Mango Butter, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid

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Pro Tip

When using Ariana & Evans Ultima 2 shaving soap, start with a moderately damp brush and gradually add water as you build your lather. This allows you to adjust the consistency to your preference without introducing too much water at once.

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FAQ

What does Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay shaving soap smell like?

Bergamot & Bay features bergamot, bay leaf, tobacco, cedarwood, and fresh pine. The fragrance combines bright citrus, aromatic herbal notes, warm tobacco, and woody greenery.

Is Bergamot & Bay inspired by Cold River Soap Works?

Yes. Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay is a tribute to the original Cold River Soap Works fragrance. The reimagined version was created with the blessing of CRSW founder Larry and uses Ariana & Evans' Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation.

Does Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay contain tallow?

Yes. Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 Shaving Soap contains beef tallow as part of its soap base, along with stearic acid, botanical butters, oils, and other ingredients.

What is the Ultima 2 shaving soap formulation?

Ultima 2 is an Ariana & Evans shaving soap formulation that incorporates beef tallow, shea butter, kokum butter, cocoa butter, cupuacu butter, emu oil, and additional ingredients intended to support the shaving experience.

Does Bergamot & Bay contain lanolin or goat's milk?

Neither lanolin nor goat's milk appears in the supplied Ultima 2 ingredient declaration. Although these ingredients were part of the manufacturer's early soapmaking inspiration, they are not listed in this formulation.

Is Bergamot & Bay a vegan shaving soap?

No. Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 contains animal-derived ingredients, including beef tallow and emu oil.

How much shaving soap is included?

Ariana & Evans Bergamot & Bay Ultima 2 Shaving Soap is offered in a 5oz size.

Can Bergamot & Bay be used for bowl lathering or face lathering?

Yes. This shaving soap can be worked into a lather with a shaving brush, either directly on the face or in a separate shaving bowl.

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