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  • sahenders
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    6 months ago

    Apr 16, 2024 - Tea Tuesday: Kensei

    • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Samurai 26mm Timberwolf Synthentic Knot
    • Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
    • Blade: Gillette Platinum [4]
    • Lather: Gentleman’s Nod - Kensei - Soap (C4+)
    • Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Kensei - Splash

    Kensei opens very similarly to Musashi, but the notes in the dry down are where Kensei departs from is counterpart and really comes into it’s own.

    I was reminded this morning that the C4+ base is outstanding!

    Rating: 4.5/5

    Edit: corrected base

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      6 months ago

      I’ve been looking at this one. GN touts it as a sort of follow up for Musashi. What’s your take on a comparison?

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        It’s part of GN’s Origins series, which is supposed to feature “a fragrance developed around a single note or accord.”

        My initial reaction was that they are too similar, but after the shave, I think I came around to it being a distinct, complex scent. I probably need to do a shave with both products side-by-side to get a better perspective.

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          I tried and liked Musashi and liked the delicate complexity of it. I like the description of the top notes of Kensei even better I think.