The jury's still out on the scent for this. I suppose I could get used to this sweet, florally soap, but do I want to try? Beyond that, this is a real performer. It produces a wonderfully thick lather (even without a high quality brush, I used a VDH boar) that allows my razor to glide effortlessly across my face and head. No tears, which is a plus since I'm a head shaver and rinses without leaving a dry, tight feeling. I'll be trying some more traditional scents from this artisan.