Cella, I'm surprised these two are neck and neck in the polls.
Yes, you're not alone. Actually I think that is the main complaint about Cella; the fragrance supposedly contains benzaldehyde, which some people cannot stand on their skin (actually a common thing with almond soaps).I prefer Cella but am allergic to it's fragrance.
Yes I do understand that, but I believe forum will at least show me where to start with rather than going into a purchase without any clue of what I will be buying!
Not really. It will just tell you which one was more popular. Popularity won't tell you which will work better for you, what scent you'll prefer or any of the other factors that are typically used in determining how well a soap works for a given individual. Both are well regarded soaps and worth trying even though neither is my personal favorite. As with anything else here, YMMV.Yes I do understand that, but I believe forum will at least show me where to start with rather than going into a purchase without any clue of what I will be buying!
I like performance and scent to be close. To me tho performance will always trump scent. [emoji2]
I don't think so. To add to eeyores comments:
ive never smelled Tabac (although I do enjoy Cella) but I suspect Tabac is a polarizing scent, as I found TOBS Avocado to be. Some rave about it, others despise it. how do you know which camp you will fall in? it doesnt matter if 60% fall in one camp and 40% fall in the other...
I got a chance to go to a shave shop and smell a lot of creams/soaps. I learned that for me, for example, TOBS Avocado brought me the closest to vomiting in a store as I had ever been. yet others obviously enjoy that scent. so which reviews to believe? i'll never buy it however, even if it is a great performer. when on an admittedly tight budget, do you want to get stuck with something you hate?
FWIW, as I interpret the posts here, Tabac might have a slight edge in performance over Cella. But theres a good chance you will hate the smell. Performance can be as subjective as scent. So how do you decide?
edit: congrats on your purchase!
Hope you will post back with your own opinions/experiences with the soaps!
Not really. It will just tell you which one was more popular. Popularity won't tell you which will work better for you, what scent you'll prefer or any of the other factors that are typically used in determining how well a soap works for a given individual. Both are well regarded soaps and worth trying even though neither is my personal favorite. As with anything else here, YMMV.
Buy both. You deserve it.