I know scents are subjective, but there always seem to be some that are present in a majority of soaps (e.g. patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood). My undiscerning nose may not be able to pick out the individual elements, but I can tell when something is too fruity for my taste or is what I consider a "manly smell". This leads me to ask, what are your must have and "never put this in a soap" scents and why?
When I see smoke or dirt in a description, I kind of steer clear. For some reason, smelling like I rolled around in a freshly tilled garden or a fire pit doesn't appeal to me. However, I find that I gravitate towards soaps with tobacco, sandalwood and cedar in them.
BTW, I also don't like a very citrusy scent which makes me one of the only people in the world that doesn't find the appeal of B&M's Seville. It's a great soap in every other aspect and isn't something I find offensive, but I just am not a fan.
When I see smoke or dirt in a description, I kind of steer clear. For some reason, smelling like I rolled around in a freshly tilled garden or a fire pit doesn't appeal to me. However, I find that I gravitate towards soaps with tobacco, sandalwood and cedar in them.
BTW, I also don't like a very citrusy scent which makes me one of the only people in the world that doesn't find the appeal of B&M's Seville. It's a great soap in every other aspect and isn't something I find offensive, but I just am not a fan.