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Media kit · launch edition · 2026
A new house for men who choose with intention.
The Oakmoss & Ivy is an independent Alabama-founded journal bringing scent, style, grooming, and considered living into one disciplined editorial world.
Fragrance leads a wider gentleman’s conversation.
One recognizable editorial voice and standard.
Search-led editorial, a monthly letter, and useful product discovery.
The publication
Gentlemanly without costume. Useful without noise.
Founded by Shane Lint in Alabama, The Oakmoss & Ivy grew from a search for a signature scent—and from the cost of buying products that never matched their promises.
The journal is for men returning to discernment: a bottle chosen for the life it suits, a coat that earns its place, a grooming ritual with purpose, and an office shaped for good work. The tone is elegant, direct, and independent.
Editorial coverage
One point of view, five useful desks.
Fragrance reviews
Composition, development, longevity, sillage, versatility, value, and the occasions a scent serves.
The Comparative
Clear, side-by-side cologne comparisons designed around an actual buying decision.
Classic menswear
Coats, shirts, eyewear, footwear, and useful styling built around repeat wear.
Grooming
Beard oils, balms, shaving tools, and personal-care rituals judged for scent and function.
Desk & living
Office furniture, pens, lamps, travel pieces, and the objects that make a room work well.
Why this editorial world, now
The scent counter no longer reaches every man.
These figures and observations describe the market opportunity—not The Oakmoss & Ivy’s current reach.
When a tester is unavailable, controlled behind a counter, or simply not stocked—and the nearest suitable retailer may be hours away—men turn to online fragrance research, note breakdowns, comparisons, and samples. A bottle chosen without time on skin can become expensive buyer’s remorse.
U.S. prestige fragrance dollar growth in the first half of 2026, driven primarily by premiumization.
Circana, August 2026 ↗Growth in mini and discovery fragrance sets through the third quarter of 2025—evidence of demand for lower-commitment trial.
Circana, November 2025 ↗U.S. fragrance shoppers ages 25–34 prefer buying samples online before committing to a full-size bottle.
Mintel, June 2025 ↗The Oakmoss & Ivy tests and accepts international products, helping U.S. readers discover worthy houses while giving overseas makers credible context for American growth.
International product consideration ↗Retail access varies by location, store, and brand. Circana and Mintel data describe market conditions; they are not measurements of this publication’s audience.
The audience we are building for
Men refining a life—and the people buying well for them.
I Men searching for a signature fragrance or a smarter next bottle.
II Readers comparing designer, niche, value-led, and international scents before purchase.
III Professionals interested in classic menswear, grooming, and a more intentional office.
IV Gift buyers who want judgment and context rather than a generic bestseller list.
Distribution roadmap
A measured expansion, not an inflated one.
- Live nowThe website
Searchable long-form reviews, comparisons, style guidance, a transparent scoring rubric, and product submissions.
- In preparationThe Oakmoss Letter
A monthly newsletter featuring our parfum or cologne of choice, one essential review or comparison, and one considered object.
- ComingTikTok
A future short-form video extension; details will be announced when production is established.
For houses, makers & representatives
Products may enter the room. Independence stays at the desk.
Consideration opportunities
- Full editorial review
- Relevant side-by-side comparison
- Gentlemen’s Corner coverage
- Future newsletter consideration
- International product consideration for U.S. readers
The gentleman’s agreement
Product provision never guarantees coverage, timing, inclusion in a monthly selection, a favorable score, or social placement. Gifted items are disclosed. Claims and product facts are checked against official sources whenever possible.
Editorial contact
Begin with a proper introduction.
For product consideration, launches, press materials, or an early editorial conversation, contact founder and editor Shane Lint.