What soap/cream did you use today?

Bouki · 10-01-2018, 05:02 AM

(09-30-2018, 03:01 PM)Tidepool Wrote:
(09-30-2018, 06:09 AM)Bouki Wrote: Lavender (DR Harris & Co.) tinny lavender

The lather's good, but the scent's just ho hum. Lavender plays really well with other notes like cedar or citrus or herbs. In fact, it's just an all around good neighbor. On its own it's not bad, either. So you'd think if you were doing a lavender soliflore, you'd get the best smelling lavender you could find, something that smells plump and purple. Unfortunately, that's not what's going on in this soap. This lavender is washed out and metallic. As far as my nose was concerned, today's first pass was dismal. Not that there was anything wrong with the suds, but the scent put my fillings on edge. Luckily, a spritz of Eau de L'Occitan – a smooth, peppery lavender – saved the second pass.

Have you tried the L'Occitan soap? It is good. I own two DR Harris soaps and their fragrance always seems weak.

Tidepool: I have used L'Occitan bath soap, and like you, I've really enjoyed it. The lavender and pepper fit together well, very smooth with no sharp edges at all. And I agree with you, some of DR Harris's soaps are too mildly scented. Almond in particular didn't seem to have much aroma. It went to the showers after only a couple shaves. But I love DR Harris's Windsor. That soap's strength is just about perfect for me.