Paradise Frost I have tried and is very nice but I found it quite sweet without any sharpness to it. Great soap though.
Oli AKA Windsor Citrus
Surrey, UK.
Surrey, UK.
(06-01-2016, 10:13 PM)Batman Wrote: although I haven't shaved with it yet, I can report that Mystic Waters Pompelmo & Fiori is a very nice, tart grapefruit. Don't let the fiori (flowers) scare you off. It's definitely not floral...just a soft, slightly sweet background. Very well done.
(06-01-2016, 10:13 PM)Batman Wrote: although I haven't shaved with it yet, I can report that Mystic Waters Pompelmo & Fiori is a very nice, tart grapefruit. Don't let the fiori (flowers) scare you off. It's definitely not floral...just a soft, slightly sweet background. Very well done.
(06-06-2016, 01:11 AM)Batman Wrote: Ok I've shaved with both the new CRSW Citrus Paradisi and the MW Pompelmo & Fiori. Both are excellent soaps. Their performance (to me) is quite similar; that is, superb. I won't go any further for the purposes of this post, but will discuss the scents.
MW Pompelmo & Fiori - reminds me of a bottle of Italian grapefruit soda. Sweet, tart, almost full on grapefruit. Scent is stronger in the tub than when lathered, but the scent is always present. Not floral...just a bit of sweetness in the background. One of my favorites from Michelle.
CRSW Citrus Paradisi - described as a pure grapefruit scent, I get a little something more. At first, the scent is very fresh - as if you just cut a grapefruit in half. Later on, my nose detects some orange & lime in the background. It's tart - but perhaps not as tart as the MW. I feel the CRSW is a bit softer and rounder (a more balanced citrus than pure grapefruit). The scent is stronger after lathering, and is always present. To my nose, a wonderful grapefruit forward citrus.
They are different enough from each other to justify owning both. Good job to both Michelle & Larry. I must say I really enjoy the grapefruit theme even more than I expected. Very clean & refreshing!