Personally, it is worth the price to me. I have the Vetyver, and I love the scent. I started a jar at the same time I started a rotation of several pucks of US artisans. Eight months later, barely a dent in the MdC puck. Most of the others are showing considerable use. It lathers easier than any other soap, IMO. The lather is rich and plenty slick enough. It’s not superfatted, though, so if you’re looking for face feel, it is probably not the soap for you.