04-29-2017, 06:24 AM
I wonder what is your personal taste when it come to scent? Do you like something simple? Or something complex? Or perhaps you avoid scent for certain reason?
Personally, I am a guy that largely prefer simple scent. Though many agree that the words complex and simple varies from person to person, just use your definition of it.
I have tried scent from many many different artisans, some which I won't purchase again because of the complexity and high risk of the scent even how wonderful and good the soap base it. One good example is L&L and B&M. Had 6 L&L though 3 or 4 are a miss and the performance are top notch and 3 B&M which I hardly use due to how weird the scent is.
I tend to stay with simple scented soap these days.
Personally, I am a guy that largely prefer simple scent. Though many agree that the words complex and simple varies from person to person, just use your definition of it.
I have tried scent from many many different artisans, some which I won't purchase again because of the complexity and high risk of the scent even how wonderful and good the soap base it. One good example is L&L and B&M. Had 6 L&L though 3 or 4 are a miss and the performance are top notch and 3 B&M which I hardly use due to how weird the scent is.
I tend to stay with simple scented soap these days.
04-29-2017, 07:04 AM
Although I prefer simple scents, scent is the least important thing to me in a shaving soap or cream. It's all about performance, both during the shave and post-shave effect for me. I spent 5 straight years shaving with a 'shaving mix' that had virtually no scent, and persevered with it because of the performance. I added scent after the shave with an EdT or EdC.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a nice scent, but between scent and performance, performance wins easily.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a nice scent, but between scent and performance, performance wins easily.
05-01-2017, 01:00 PM
I find it hard to limit to these categories. I generally like a less robust scent in soap but love both complex scents and simple scents. Performance is where it's at though. Don't care how well a scent is crafted or how pleasing I find it to be. If the soap doesn't do the work, the scent is useless.
05-01-2017, 06:02 PM
I like a good strong scent, but I generally dislike complex blends of fragrances. I find that too many notes blended together tend to smell like generic cologne. With that being said, a single note fragrance is usually boring. I tend to like soaps that have one main note, with a bit of something else, to keep it interesting. Lavender pairs nicely with peppermint, or musk. Sandalwood pairs nicely with cedar.
05-08-2017, 08:18 AM
I prefer simpler scents in general, lavender, lavender-mint, citrus, citrus-wood, rose, rose-wood, etc. But I also enjoy complex scents provided they are made by perfumers, think the 3Ts (Grafton, Trafalgar, Spanish Leather...), Penhaligon's (Belnheim, Sartorial...), vintage Colonia cream, I Coloniali mango, etc... And I do unscented just fine too.
Cheers, Steve
Cheers, Steve
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