Doppelgänger Continuum No 4 CUBE! 2.0 Preshave Soap | A Bona Fide, Fall Olfactory Unicorn!
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Welcome to our latest Doppelgänger, Shave Cadets!
Scent Profile: Top Notes: Bergamot, Violet Leaf
Heart Notes: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Pimento
Base Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Olive Wood, Myrrh, Musk
Find The Doppelgänger Continuum No 4 Collection HERE!
Meet Continuum 004, homage to that classic, Gucci Pour Homme II, and note...THIS one is for the Millennials and late Gen Xers among us! You folks will almost definitely remember this one! Also note, the time of this release is not accidental. Continuum 004 is about as Autumn as a fine fragrance can get; A bona fide, fall olfactory unicorn!
The fact that this scent was discontinued truly confounds me. So let's get into it!
Over the last few months we passed out hundreds of sample vials of this stuff...and since then, the PMs and Emails began pinging. I must be a glutton for punishment, really. But I digress. The feedback has been all positive! People frig'n love this stuff! One guy told me it actually brought tears to his eyes for it immediately transported him back to his youth! He shall remain nameless here...but you probably know him. :) #WeDoTimeTravel
That said, older shave cadets will also appreciate this one I believe. Especially if you enjoy our Tea Party 508. Similar DNA but nothing too much the same. A "Tea Type" scent...but oh so much more.
A silky, refined blend of cool tea and warm spice, Doppelgänger Continuum 004 opens with fresh bergamot and green violet leaf before unfolding into a sophisticated swirl of black tea, a kiss of cinnamon, and pimento. The dry-down rests on soft tobacco leaf, smooth olive wood, and resinous myrrh, creating an elegant, meditative fragrance that just feels special. I personally get an infectious, effervescent note in this blend that keeps me returning to the bottle throughout the work day...or taking a whiff of my wrist when no one is looking (not that I care). So note again, it's more than just a tea forward scent, it's addictive. (and VERY wearable)
Doppelgänger Continuum No. 004: A Tea-Spiced, Time Traveling, Super Spy Scent (trust me)
There was a moment, somewhere between the rise of designer minimalism and the death of the department store fragrance counter, when Gucci still dared to be poetic. 2007, A quieter era. Fewer influencer unboxings, and far more mystery. A time when a men’s fragrance could whisper instead of shout, and still leave a room feeling charged. (Maybe I should have waited to drop this as "007"?)
That’s where Gucci Pour Homme II entered the scene (referred to as "2007" by those who know). A specter haunting a modern-day library or tea house; refined, reflective, and yes, long gone. But as you know, the Doppelgänger Continuum Series isn’t about letting great scents fade away. It’s about calling them back to the land of the living! (even if I have to head into Hades myself to retrieve them!) - When Fran ever held this one under my schnoz I immediately knew we had to bring this stuff back!
Why is this scent important?
Before “fresh” meant “sporty,” before “warm” meant “sweet,” there was a scent that redefined balance. Pour Homme II was never about loud dominance, it was about quiet presence. A fresh cup of black tea steeped in bergamot light, infused with cinnamon and pimento, unfolding into the meditative calm of tobacco leaf, olive wood, and myrrh. Where its predecessor (Gucci Pour Homme, 2003) was smoke and swagger, this one was pure silk and stillness. There was a confident, intelligence to this stuff.
What you get is cozy sophistication, the rare fragrance that feels introspective, stoic and yet still magnetic. Again, absolutely perfect for this time of YEAR! The black tea accord is airy yet grounded, the cinnamon plays like an ember rather than a blaze, and the olive wood/myrrh drydown evokes worn leather chairs and pages curled from time. If calm itself had a scent this just might be it! Seriously.
Continuum 004 isn’t imitation; it’s continuation. It’s the same contemplative quiet, newly brewed with modern precision and care. For those who prefer a well-placed comma over an exclamation point. In the current state we on planet Earth find ourselves in, this scent may be especially relevant.
The Fragrance Collector’s Reality
Gucci discontinued Pour Homme II nearly a decade ago, and in doing so, created a cult following (as tends to happen). Today, original bottles fetch $300-$500 on the gray market, if you can even find one. But like every entry in the Doppelgänger Continuum, this release isn’t about chasing hype, it’s about preserving artistry and history. Now we invite you to partake once again in the continuing history of this masterly-crafted scent!
CUBE 2.0?
CUBE - 8 ounces and 6 sides of solid otherworldliness. CUBE is not your everyday preshave. CUBE takes your shave to another dimension adding extra protection, hydration, slickness and glide. A powerhouse of slick with a kick of Banana Oil!
Why is Preshave Soap BETTER Than Preshave Oil?
Well first off, as with anything in life, it all comes down to personal preference. I can tell you why I think it's better, but in the end, do what works for you! First off, unlike using oil, a Preshave Soap will not gunk up your gear and rinses away easy.
I was seriously turned off by all the clean up involved when using oils. Plus I was always concerned about it getting into my favorite brushes undetected and going rancid. Also, applying oil with your hands then holding onto a blade is not the safest move in my book. [That said, if you currently use an oil, apply it with your non-shaver hand!] In short, Preshave Oils inspired me to find a better way!
Why a Preshave Soap is More Effective.
A preshave soap really offers more bang for your buck; for one, it's more affordable and longer lasting. Use it first to clean the face before you shave, then rinse. Then reapply the soap prior to whipping up lather: First in a circular motion, then against the grain. The soap gets under the hairs, slightly propping them up, giving the blade more surface area to "bite" on to. The glycerin acts as a humectant pulling more water into the hair, prepping and softening it, thus making it a bigger target to mow down!
CUBE?
The release of CUBE has been a long time coming. For those who are privy to the PAA Universe, you may have seen CUBE hovering in the background on different labels and in ads...observing. I have read a few interpretations by folks in the forums who have noticed CUBE's appearances and have been flummoxed. What Does it Mean? [I super appreciate that folks are becoming more hip to the universe in our labels!]
What Strange Shave Tech is This?
It's great to finally bring CUBE to life for people to interface with! Holding it in your hand you can almost feel a force, an energy pulsating, drawing you in. However, all I can say at this time is, all shall be revealed in a future installment of the saga. Until then, embrace the mystery of CUBE and use it wisely!
8 oz [227 grams] Cube - Wrapped in biodegradable Plastic
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