Soaps scent for Newbies

[daverojo77]

Hi all,
I'm looking at all of these different kind of soaps and in different price ranges and I'm also wondering how they smell? I went into the art of shaving store by me to smell some of them and quickly had a few favorites one was the lemon the other was sandalwood although my wife thought the sandal wood made me smell like her grandfather. So since I have not found a sampler pack of soaps (if there is one please advise) I'm asking you guys to recommend some soaps to try. I like shaving with Bigalow but wanted to add soap to have variety. Right Now I'm using VDH so pretty much anything is a step up. What I'm looking for is a subtle scent that is refreshing and modern and luxurious protection.


Thanks!

 

[celestino]

You could just order samples from various vendors.
Have a look at Mike's Natural, Mystic Water, Queen Charlotte, Jabonman, and others. Good luck.

 

[mblakele]

That lemon AoS should do well. Another few that come to mind are Harris Arlington, Institut Karité, and Wilkinson stick (not bowl). They are top quality soaps and your grandfather-in-law is unlikely to have worn a scent like them.

For samples try Garry in the vendor section, too.

 

[Niles]

+1 for Harris Arlington. Maybe Proraso if you like the smell of the Bigelow cream.

 

[Patman27]

If you aren't stuck on soaps, Truefitt & Hill sell sampler packs of creams through their website. Trafalgar, Grafton, and 1805 are all great smelling.

http://www.truefittandhill.com/items_37.html

 

[bkflyfisher]

Art of Shaving Sandalwood is awesome!! In rotation this week for me. Anyway you should enter my sample PIF - I've got a couple of samples from QCS and Mikes. These all have a woodsy note to them. Check out Garry's samples list on the Vendor board too. He's got a TON of samples.

Based on your below comment I might also recommend Institut Karite, Mitchell's Wool Fat and maybe Mike's Natural Soaps Barbershop. All three are fantastic in scent, performance, and protection.

Hi all,
What I'm looking for is a subtle scent that is refreshing and modern and luxurious protection.

 

[daverojo77]

Thanks for the replies these are very helpful. I looked to see if there were any replies and didn't see any so I pulled the trigger on Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus I had the Barber shop in my cart and switched at the last min. I want to order some more stuff from there looks good. I'll be sure to check out the Truefitt & Hill and Mitchell's Wool Fat as well. Thanks!

 

[coloradomonkey]

If scent is important, try Mama Bears, she has dozens. Plus the soap is a great performer.