Spartacus Shaving Soap - Ultima 2
Inspired by Creed Aventus
The perfect balance of peppery, smokey pineapple wrapped in a dense, mossy, woody base. Everything about Spartacus exudes confidence, class and success.
notes: bergamot, black currant, apple, lemon and pink pepper, pineapple, Moroccan jasmine, patchouli, birch, musk, oak moss, cedarwood and ambroxan
We are proud to present Spartacus in our new custom glass jars, embossed with our logo and packaged in our custom black tubed boxes, each hand-stamped with our wax seal. Each jar is generously filled with 5 ounces of our all-new Ultima 2 shaving soap.
Due to the increased weight of the glass jar and packaging, shipping costs may be slightly higher than with our previous packaging.
Ultima2 Shaving Soap Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid
A great buy from A&E grooming. Per my wife, a subtle manly smell ( wife doesnt like flowery or gourmand smells) that is not to over powering and pleasant to snuggle up on the couch with. I wear it more spring through the early fall but also during the winter months.
Another great scent!
V2 of Spartacus. Love it
The skin feel of the soap is tremendous. I wish there was a little more pineapple scent in the soap, but that’s just a personal preference. Amazing product and the aftershave is even better!
Great soap and delivers amazing slickness. Definitely one of the bests out there.
Wonderful shave with this soap. Just like all of A&E soaps - nice and slick and moisturizing.
Smells like a small middle eastern grocery store. That's the best way to describe it. The website description really oversold the soap, and it's quite disappointing. I purchased the top two best selling soaps from A&E and both are very underwhelming.
Hello Noah,
First, thank you for your business and for taking the time to leave your reviews. We publish all reviews, positive and negative, because we believe strongly in transparency. Your 2-star review, as well as your 1-star review of Kaizen, are no exception.
We obviously disagree with your assessment of both fragrances. Scent is extraordinarily subjective, and fortunately, the experiences reflected in all of the customer reviews of these products have been very different from yours. We’ll let those reviews, along with yours, speak for themselves.
We’re sorry neither fragrance worked for you and genuinely wish you well.
— Ariana & Evans
The base is good and latering is perfect and the presentation is excellent with it's updated line-up. I also like the new tubular packaging to protect the new glass which is a plus for the price. But the scent is more of a 4/5 for me.
Great latherwith perfect slickness. Aromatics are great also.
It was nice I liked it very much
Amazing. Dont need to use much to get a good lather. Aqua and earthy notes
This is my first purchase from A&E. This is by far the best shave soap I have used, lathers great, slick, and very hydrating. Only reason for 4 stars is IMO it does not resemble the scent profile (Aventus)advertised at all. I will certainly try other soaps from here for sure
I’ve been a method (brush) shaver for over fifty years and Ariana & Evan’s shaving cream is the best I have used. Facilitates as close a shave as my barber does with hot towels and warmed cream with a straight razor! No five-o’clock shadow with A&E.
Have bought Spartacus and Chiang Mai. Like Spartacus better. This is my second jar.
This is my first product from this company and I love it. The smell is great. The product itself performs good especially I shave my head three times a week and I got a the shaving soap with it as well.
Very good scent and lathers extremely well!
Scent isn’t as pronounced as I was hoping for, but is still a nice scent - I consider the smell reminiscent to a“silver scent” for men’s cologne
Awesome masculin, fresh scent. The soap from A&E is top notch. I've had none better
Simply one of the best versions of this scent around on one of the best shave soap bases around. If you like that classic creed you will love this.
Spartacus is solidly in my top shaving soapsrich, powerful, and sophisticated. The scent hits that classic Creed Aventus vibe with a juicy blend of pineapple, blackcurrant, and bergamot up front, then settles into a smoky, woody heart of birch, oakmoss, and patchouli. It loads into the brush easily (though its a thirsty soap, so go heavy on the water) and develops into a dense, creamy lather that protects and cushions beautifully. My skin feels insanely smooth and hydrated afterwardthis soaps postshave feel is nextlevel. Honestly, if you love Aventus-type scents and crave performance, Spartacus is an absolute winner.
Okay, so here's the thing: this soap smells amazing. Its strong, masculine, like a cologne ad for a guy who owns three boats. But I wasnt READY. I was a humble man with a mild Rockwell razor and suddenly Im in a gladiator arena. My technique couldnt keep up. Will try again next week with better lighting and more self-respect.
Smells incredible!
This is the best shave soap I have ever used. Best one from A&E. Best one from anyone. Better than PAA. Better than B&M. The slickness of this soap is off the chart. This stuff is unreal. I love it. Excellent excellent product. Have I mentioned that I like it? I have tried other soaps from A&E with the same base. They do not shave as well as this one in my opinion.
Love this soap. Smells so good, lathers up realy easy and shaves great.
Soap is very slick and easy to lather. Smells great and after shave feel is splendid.
A bold, masculine scent that commands attention! This soap produces a thick, protective lather that allows for a close, irritation-free shave. The fragrance is classic and powerful, making it an excellent choice for daily use.
I know a lot of Artisans create homages to fragrances but Peter has the nose that creates keepers. When I know I am using my Creed Aventus this is my go to soap and after shave. There are others in the A&E line that are just as similar to their original scents. This is a keeper and one that gets a ton of use.
The soap base from A&E is always top notch.
This scent is quality well blended scent but it's not my style. I know plenty of men who will like it though based on their cologne preferences. Get a sample of it off Maggard's website to see if you like it. Not my cup of tea but it might be yours.
Great soap, awesome scent
My go to scent! I also LOVE the artwork! I honestly think this scent and aftershave may even smell better than Aventus..... I wish it would last all day it smells so amazing
A scent to rule them all. Captures the essence of Creeds Aventus perfectly. Lathers up beautifully and provides a super pleasant post-shave feel. Highly recommend it.