I get the same thing from WK bare naked. A little tallow-like animalic scent.I've been moving toward unscented and lightly scented soaps for a while. I got tired of how overly fragranced most soaps are. It is very nice to not be bombarded with fragrances when you just want a clean shave.
Regarding Wholly Kaw's Bare Sierro, I find that it sometimes has some unpleasant notes to it. The company tells me they come from the whey, and that would explain why it smells a bit like protein powder. Supposedly they fade out the longer you leave the soap uncovered, but I get whiffs here and there.