2nd Soul

I tried this from the sample vial and immediately wished I bought this one as well! Wow wow wow. Upon application the freshness from the juniper and the zing from bergamot and spices come through very strong. For a moment during the opening I was worried this would be too masculine for me, but once it starts to dry down it smoothes out and it's a true unisex fragrance from there on out. I can't pick out any particular florals because it is blended to perfection, but there is definitely something floral that passes through, but that note doesn't stick around for long. I can definitely pick out the myrrh and tobacco in the mid. On the dry down the patchouli comes though and it's a beautiful beast. Mugler angel status, but not as cloyingly sweet. It's toned down by the smoky incense and the woody notes peeking through and that smooth and sexy labdanum. This is so so good and will definitely get you noticed! All 3 of the zed creators fragrances bring you on an adventure, there is nothing linear or boring about any of them. These are so incredible and I recommend getting your nose on them if you can.

Zaharoff 2nd Soul is one of the latest trio of Zed creators releases, and the second release from Justin Copeland of Stay Fresh Productions, and a successor for Brass and Soul. 2nd Soul shares Brass and Soul’s rich juniper center but with a darkened, more intense vibe. While still being somewhat fresh, it’s spicy and woody, mostly, blending juniper with geranium, spices (nutmeg, cardamom, clary sage), florals, woods, resins, and a general smokiness and booziness. It feels perfect for a night out and blends the concept of something versatile and signature scent worthy with a fragrance that nonetheless has the “date night” special type of feel to it. It’s definitely a bit denser and stronger, at least on my skin, than Brass and Soul, but very much comparable to most of the Zed creators entries, overall. As with the other new Zed creators releases, 2nd Soul is priced very reasonably, at $160 for 120ml, really exceptional in the current market and somehow a significant improvement on the initial trio of Zed creators releases ($160 for 60ml). 8 out of 10

After 1 wearing, this comes off as a dark/rich/nighttime barbershop scent. There’s a lot going on so it will take several wearings to unwrap this complex fragrance. No doubt that it’s high quality juice, and the best of the 3 IMO Edit: Okay it’s been a few weeks now and either my nose is adjusting to this scent, or the juice is macerating. Either way this fragrance gets more lovely with each wearing! 2nd soul has a lot of contrasts. It has remnants of a vintage fragrance yet stays modern. It has a bright soapy vibe yet also is dark and rich. It’s like getting a crispy trim at the barbershop and then heading across the street to an old pub with an inviting aura of alcohol and tobacco once you open the thick wooden door. It goes through several changes but the one thing that remains throughout is the fresh barbershop cream layered over a tobacco leaf that’s been dipped in rum. Very yummy indeed!

Managed to get ahold of one of the last remaining bottles, and Im glad I did. This is a beautiful fragrance. Opens with a bright, almost green citrus that is instantly enveloped with the spice notes of cardamom and nutmeg with a gorgeous rum twist. Everything works harmoniously. It settles into a nice warm and resinous sweetness with the citrus brightness lingering to add balance. It reminds me ever so faintly in the beginning of Spicebomb Night Vision EDP, only in the way that the green citrus tone and cardamom combine. This is of course a far superior and smoother fragrance, but it did give me a faint memento to it. I think this is a very versatile masculine fragrance. Classic, yet modern. All season fragrance to me. I might dial back in summer time, but will still use. Justin and Zaharoff - you did your thing. I applaud you and am glad to have gotten a hold of the last run of bottles.

Finally got my hands on this discontinued beauty for a steal imo! Its the familiarity of a classic fougere; but with this cooling shaving cream accord and aromatic fresh spices composed in modern fashion. Beautiful florals intertwining the entire composition with the warm spicy type of woody and smokey nuances. Also with that I get hints of booze and something minty sweet throughout probably from the cardamom. In the drydown thats where I see the Danae comparisons, kind of blonde woodsy. This is a masterpiece for my taste. I could wear this for any occasion but I wouldn't just because I want to monitor those sprays lol. It has pretty good projection and longevity. I've had decants of this to get plenty wearing experience. If I'm being honest, something this good should've been more widely available from the house. Edit: This made me get rid of my bottle of Danae...