Down The Bayou Aftershave Splash

Down the Bayou — Aftershave

At the edge of the House grounds lies a stretch of green water and shadow where the world slows its breathing. The Apothecary calls it the quiet mile—where every scent hangs in the humid air a moment longer, and even the trees seem to be listening. Down the Bayou captures that stillness and sets it against the sharp clarity of a fresh shave.

The first splash carries a cool lift of elemi and green coriander, bright as morning sun breaking through cypress leaves. Warm ginger and black pepper stir beneath, quickening the pulse like footsteps on damp earth. Lavender drifts in soft and pale, a wildflower breeze off the water. Oakmoss, cedarwood, and patchouli settle deeper, grounding the fragrance with the loam and timber of the bayou floor. A touch of amber warms the finish, while clove flickers at the edges—spice rising from the first hints of autumn.

The formula itself is crafted for comfort and recovery. Witch hazel clarifies without sting, aloe eases the skin after the blade’s passage, and a touch of lightweight humectants keeps the face supple, never tacky. No factory sting, no harsh burn—just a restoring elixir shaped by hand and intention.

Let the cool hush of Down the Bayou linger long after the shave, a quiet reminder of slow water, warm earth, and the forest breathing around you.

Ingredients: Witch Hazel, SD Alcohol 40-B, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Fragrance, Polysorbate 20, Vitamin B-5 (Pro-Panthenol), White Willow Bark Extract, Chamomile Extract, Menthol.
Net: 4 fl oz

• Return to the Apothecary’s Bench– browse the other tonics and preparations awaiting their next devotee.
• Wander Down the Bayou — slip deeper into the quiet mile and see every soap, aftershave, and relic shaped by the bayou’s breath..