What soap/cream did you use today?

It's a brusque scent, this Strong 'n Scottish, brawny enough to block out the pump truck, but not so hardwearing that you have to live with it all afternoon. It's happily tempered by an elegant post-shave feel.

Last night was MLS Grand Havana.

Van Yulay Soap of the Gods Achilles

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Loading from the rather small and flimsy sample container posed no problems, but I did begin with very light swirls because of the patterned soap. The soap loaded very quickly onto the brush, and also lathered easily on the face. There was a very slight sensation of heat on the skin soon after, but the sensation went away quickly, and I was able to enjoy the nice lather and scent of Achilles.

The manufacturer’s notes for the scent are: “Tobacco with the perfect amount of Kentucky bourbon, hints of cherry, notes of vanilla, of rosewood, cedar, smoke, and sweet birch.” I like the scent of the soap a little more than the aftershave. To me, the aftershave reminds me of a sweet version of the scent of autumn leaves. To me, the soap — in a pleasant way — brings into the mix what lies underneath those leaves.

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