Gents, it seems as if we are treated to some new soaps or at least some new versions of differing lathers every couple of weeks. This is both good and possibly bad. Good the artisan makers are still formulating and keeping up with trends and wants from the users. Bad becuase, I cannot keep up with the influx.
So, I have seen some mention of this brand on the forum and have visited their site. The soap base looks great but I have a few questions about their fragrances and overall vibe. I also get the sense this is not necessarily an effort from a new vendor or maker but that the ownersmaremvefsed in this field. Yes/no?
Vibe. They seem to me to be hitting upon a more hipster millennial vibe with their presentstion and webmsite imagery. Yea/nay?
Scents. To be honest, I nearly passed over when I saw the description of Asian Plum. Several of their fragrances seem to be very gourmand at their base. Your takes? I am usually not fond of food based scents with the exception of the citrus family. Are they balanced well or do you find them fruit forward for lack of better descriptor?
The Spartacus sounded interesting with its black currant note. Mind, this is like Trumper Eucris in that it is black currant leaves, not berries. Much likema bois de violette is the wood of violet and not flowers. A much drier and crisper note.
Khalifa seemed to have a very oriental take on it. I was also very impressed with the presentation effort for Khalifa with the faceted black glass urn, as they call it, the soap jar is packaged in. Nice.
While I do not mind a modern scent from time to time, I rather abhor the burnt sugar/ocean/shampoo scent of many more contemporary fragrances. The last thing I want is a nose full of Cool Water when I open a shave soap jar. I aek because they reference classic fragrances as inspirations for the scents. Spartacus is targeted toward Creed Aventus. Khalifa is akin to a Nasomatto Black Afgano( what a mouthfull). What say ye?
So, I have seen some mention of this brand on the forum and have visited their site. The soap base looks great but I have a few questions about their fragrances and overall vibe. I also get the sense this is not necessarily an effort from a new vendor or maker but that the ownersmaremvefsed in this field. Yes/no?
Vibe. They seem to me to be hitting upon a more hipster millennial vibe with their presentstion and webmsite imagery. Yea/nay?
Scents. To be honest, I nearly passed over when I saw the description of Asian Plum. Several of their fragrances seem to be very gourmand at their base. Your takes? I am usually not fond of food based scents with the exception of the citrus family. Are they balanced well or do you find them fruit forward for lack of better descriptor?
The Spartacus sounded interesting with its black currant note. Mind, this is like Trumper Eucris in that it is black currant leaves, not berries. Much likema bois de violette is the wood of violet and not flowers. A much drier and crisper note.
Khalifa seemed to have a very oriental take on it. I was also very impressed with the presentation effort for Khalifa with the faceted black glass urn, as they call it, the soap jar is packaged in. Nice.
While I do not mind a modern scent from time to time, I rather abhor the burnt sugar/ocean/shampoo scent of many more contemporary fragrances. The last thing I want is a nose full of Cool Water when I open a shave soap jar. I aek because they reference classic fragrances as inspirations for the scents. Spartacus is targeted toward Creed Aventus. Khalifa is akin to a Nasomatto Black Afgano( what a mouthfull). What say ye?
