Indie line Moonshine has launched their debut fragrance, Moonshine, A Gentleman’s Cologne:
In a world where fame and power seem to dominate the mainstream, it’s time to get back to our roots.
MOONSHINE, a gentleman’s cologne, is designed for men comfortable in their own skin – those who don’t need to be associated with the latest trend or fad.
A classic and timeless scent that embodies a lifestyle of strong history and heritage.
Independent. Courageous. Rebellious.
A woodsy aroma with hints of spice: including notes of black pepper, tobacco, leather, gin, and patchouli.
Be bold – Bask in the MOONSHINE.
Moonshine A Gentleman’s Cologne can be found now at Indiescents, $72 for 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
(quote via moonshineformen, additional information via indiescents)
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Now I am interested. The bottle looks so simple and elegant at the same time. I also like the name! Would love to put my hands on it.
The name in genius !
It’s quite obvious now it’s done, thou it’s merits originality compared to todays current men’s trends.
I hope u can splash it on! Like your dad did,
Being realistic, there’s almost not a chance that this will land in Poland. But I still have hope!
You can wear it and use your imagination !
Yeah, I’ll definitely try to wear it in my imagination.
I’d like to try it too…there are a couple reviews here if you scroll way down:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/287859-Moonshine-for-Men-Anyone-Try-It
thanks
Thanks Robin! Hugs x
YYYYeahhh HA!
It’s like a hill billy rendition of ck1
This really got my attention, the notes sound cheeky, thou wish it didn’t say ‘hints’ of spice, I like that more obvious ! ,
Love the hessian pouch.
Should do a rum version to! Imagine”*
Grog?
Replace gin note for rum / whiskey / burbon.
Love dark boozy alcoholic notes,
Rum would be fun.
And just think of the endless possibilities for flankers: White Lightnin’, Hooch, Corn Squeezins….
Hooch! Perfect.
Hilarious!
And “The Recipe,” of course.
“The Recipe” would be unisex, since ladies enjoy it too.
Don’t forget Thunderbird. And for formal occasions, Champipple!
This is awesome. I’ve got to get a sample of this one.
My husband would LOVE this (former bartender and current hooch aficionado). He got all excited about the John Varvatos Vintage bottle because it looks like a hip flask.
Anyone else find the name a little odd for a male scent??? It makes me think of a really foppish dandy!
Moonshine is the traditional name for a high alcohol brewed spirit (I believe from corn) made in the rural southestern U.S. (Note the bottle looks vaguely like a hip flask)
Traditionally “moonshine” was brewed “illegally” by small distillars who were hostile to Prohibition and excise taxes imposed on liquor. . Now a legal, “artisan” Moonshine is developing.
Nonetheless, to me a Moonshine man would be more a “good ole boy” than a gentleman and more overalls than a dandy..
Thanks for the explanation – now I understand the copy and the comments! And there I was thinking of Keats…
Applause ! Exactly . )
Remember: America is only one country in a very BIG world.
The term is also known in Ireland, along with the native “poteen”:
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/clancy_brothers/moonshiner.html
The substance is universal:
http://www.eatoutzone.com/Moonshine.htm
The apple-based version made in Brittany is called “lambig”, from “alembic”.
Hey, where I live ‘moonshine’ is the magical substance that comes out from behind the clouds when the elves party it up in the enchanted woods…
And I aint gonna let nobody take that away from me. *burp*.
I don’t think of a gentleman either when I hear moonshine. My uncle was from West Virginia and he had a still and he most certainly was not what you’d think of as a gentleman. Well at least appearance wise. He was a great guy but more of the jeans, flannel, and Budwiser type. But I do love the name and if it’s got a gin note count me in on that.
It’s still brewed illegally in parts of the South and Southeast; I live in an area that still sees the occasional arrests over illegal stills. Then again, some counties around me are still dry counties (no liquor or liquor sales allowed), and other municipalities are still debating liquor-by-the-drink sales… and fun fact, in Tennessee (where I live) you can’t sell wine or spirits in grocery stores, only beer and beer-based coolers. There’s been legislative attempts on and off the past few years to make wine in grocery stores legal, but said laws never get anywhere in the legislature
NP
Forgot to mention: Illegal moonshine’s dying out where I live, in part because those who know how to make it are passing on, in part because meth is well-entrenched in this area and it brings more profit than moonshine in a jar.
NP
I thought Prix Eau Faux was over?
Right? Since when did the Prix entries have pictures?
Gentleman is the last thing I would associate with Moonshine. The picture it conjured was a toothless hill-billy with dirty fingernails smelling of cigarettes, booze and day old food.
Harsh * made me giggle. thank god for the high alchole content! Splash generously ,
Don’t forget, there was a time in this country when the only booze a man could get was Moonshine. Therefore, any man wishing to get a buzz, gentlemanly or otherwise, would have to drink the ‘Shine. Just picture a smooth, pinstripe-wearing lad who will remove his fedora before he eats and holds the door for the ladies… and likes to get blitzed!