Dear @RayClem,
Your valuable inputs are highly appreciated.
Do any brands have great performances but mediocre scents?
Thank you very much.
Scents are so subjective that it is difficult to say which scents will appeal to an individual..
Barrister and Mann makes great soaps, but of the 9 soaps of various formulations in my den, I have not found any scents that rate 10/10 to my nose.
Grooming Department makes great soaps, but it is difficult to recommend scents as every release has a different scent profile. If you find a scent you really like, you better stock up while you can as it may never be released again.
The following group have both scents I like and scents I do not enjoy.
Ariana and Evans
Declaration Grooming
Wholly Kaw
Zingari Man
Murphy and McNeil seems to have excellent scents, at least to my nose. I have 7 of them and love every one. I cannot say that for any other brand in my collection.