About Real West
The story of two gamers who decided to revolutionize fragrance.
Ryan — Mesa, Arizona
Jack of all trades—technology, operations, and Arizona botanicals sourcing.
- • 🍊 Tincture sourcing
- • 💻 Technology & operations
Shade — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Lead fragrance expert and production manager; logistics background.
- • 🌿 Fragrance development
- • ⚗️ Production & logistics
Origin Story
2014 — The Meeting
Met in a Counter-Strike match—friendship that led to a fragrance company.
2023 — The Idea
No gimmicks, no fake science—just real ingredients extracted properly.
2024 — The Process
Cold maceration preserved 300+ compounds vs 50–100 from essential oils.
2025 — Real West Was Born
Direct-to-consumer cologne made from real ingredients.
100% Natural
Every ingredient comes from the earth. No synthetics.
Slow Process
Botanical tinctures take days, not minutes.
Honest Marketing
We make cologne that smells good. That’s it.