The great soap sample index

[TiberiuR]

I have amassed quite a number of soap samples. It all started after the disappointment with the scent of Zingariman The Rambler.
I said that I don't want to experience such disappointments again, so samples are the best option IMO.

what I want to do is try out a sample once a week and compile a table with my experience with that soap..
Stay tuned..

 

[Eric_75]

Welcome to the Journals and Diaries, sir.

 

[Letsgoalready]

I am on a similar journey, over 50 samples here! Please keep us updated.

 

[thombrogan]

Welcome to the Journals section.

If you’ve gotta have your work cut out for you, you picked a really fun way to toil

 

[TiberiuR]

Zingariman the Highlander - a very good soap base with a fresh, herbal, masculine scent..
A complex scent which is hard to describe, but it an intoxicatingly fresh scent. Mix of herbs and a bit of spice and woods. Love it.
Scent strength is pretty high and it does linger for a good half a day.
Will leave the official link to it for you to read more on it.

Soap is protective and slick, perhaps a bit tricky with the water ratio, but with excellent post shave.

 

[TiberiuR]

A spicy, with not that much sweetness. A bit on the dry side. Has also an "earthy" smell to it - possibly from the patchouli.
Zingariman "The Master" is somewhat similar, but I much prefer it over this, "The Merchant"

As usual the soap base is very good.

 

[TiberiuR]

First time I tried a soap from Noble Otter.
Scent is that of an Earl Grey tee, with Bergamot and a hint of Orange and vanilla. But as soon as I lathered it up there is this synthetic scent of some glue or paint that I don't think mixes well.. Pity. Hence the rather low score.

Soap was very easy to lather up, felt nice on the face. Didn't seem to be as thick and protective as others. Don't get me wrong, it was more than adequate.

For an alternative Earl Grey, try Barrister and Mann Cheshire. Both soap base and scent are better,IMO.
But looking forward for my next sample from Noble Otter: "Monarch"

 

[TiberiuR]

Next up: House of Mammoth "Beloved"

Wow. I was impressed with this one.. The scent, once lathered up, explodes with freshness. It's quite heavy on bergamot, but it's a complex scent which includes lavender and some woody scents.. Very pleasant scent. A mix of Earl Grey and some fancy cologne.

Was writing yesterday that I prefer B&M Cheshire over Noble Otter "The et Vanille". But "Beloved" is better than both if you are an Earl Grey fan.

Was also very impressed with the soap base. Dense, slick. Similar to B&M. Goes on the wishlist.

 

[TiberiuR]

Adding the ranking table.
Ratings are from 1 to 10, 10 being better.

Product	Scent rating	Scent strength	Scent description	Base rating	Notes/wow factor
Zingariman "The Highlander"	9	8	fresh, herbal, woody, masculine	8	wow. Original scent. Added ony wishlist.
Zingariman "The Merchant"	7	7	spicy, "earthy"	8
Noble Otter "Tee Noir et Vanille"	4	6	earl grey, but a bit synthetic	6
HoM	9	8	lovely fresh, earl grey	8	wow.

 

[TiberiuR]

Next up, Zingariman Bon Monsieur.. Smells very nice, fresh, but once lathered up it wasn't as great as expected... Had higher hopes. It's a solid buy still, but I prefer The Highlander over this..

 

[TiberiuR]

Updating the ranking table.
Ratings are from 1 to 10, 10 being better.

Product	Scent rating	Scent strength	Scent description	Base rating	Notes/wow factor
Zingariman "The Highlander"	9	8	fresh, herbal, woody, masculine	8	wow. Original scent. Added ony wishlist.
Zingariman "The Merchant"	7	7	spicy, "earthy"	8
Noble Otter "Tee Noir et Vanille"	4	6	earl grey, but a bit synthetic	6
HoM	9	8	lovely fresh, earl grey	8	wow.
Zingariman "Bon Monsieur"	7	6	fresh, clean, classic	8