Manna di Sicilia v. (Saponificio Varesino) honey wood
When this soap gets wet, the flowery bits turn into something that smells like honey. A sliver of cedar pops up, too. But as it dries, the fragrance turns acrid again, and all the sweetness and light disappears. Strange soap, but I’m beginning to like it. Thirty-five swirls made enough lather to varnish my cheeks two or three times. In fact, I’m starting to see the benefit of going easy on these Saponificio Varesino soaps. Too heavy a load and the lather gets gummy and leaves a waxy feeling. A lighter load brings out the soap’s slickness and makes for a cleaner finish.
When this soap gets wet, the flowery bits turn into something that smells like honey. A sliver of cedar pops up, too. But as it dries, the fragrance turns acrid again, and all the sweetness and light disappears. Strange soap, but I’m beginning to like it. Thirty-five swirls made enough lather to varnish my cheeks two or three times. In fact, I’m starting to see the benefit of going easy on these Saponificio Varesino soaps. Too heavy a load and the lather gets gummy and leaves a waxy feeling. A lighter load brings out the soap’s slickness and makes for a cleaner finish.
I’m a weirdo. I get it. I’m the guy who loves the smell of a new badger or boar knot with its accompanying funkiness. I’m actually sad when a brush loses its aroma and takes on a scent free life. I like the smell of a sulpherous hot springs . I love to go muzzle to muzzle with a horse as horse breath is a most scent satisfying elixir. I even love the scent of the manure pile. I sure don’t want to stick my nose in the south end of a north bound skunk because thats a bit too close to the source, sort of like Axe body spray on a gym rat. But I confess to liking my vetiver pure and unadulterated. Salters doesn’t disappoint! Smokey, earthy, dirty, and oh so good.
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