What soap/cream did you use today?

Bouki · 06-06-2020, 02:52 AM

Indian Flavour v. (Meißner Tremonia) lemongrass, mint, coriander, annatto

One of the greatest pleasures that comes from building your lather slowly is the extra time you have to enjoy the scent of the soap. As you slowly swaddle your face in foam, you pick up nuances that might flash by when you rush your brush work. Today, for instance, as I leisurely lathered this puck of Indian Flavour I noticed for the first time the scent of annatto (achiote) seeds. Their deep crimson color accounts for the earthy redness of the soap, while their scent stands half way between the soap's lemongrass and coriander. What exactly does annatto smell like? Earth, pepper, spice. It's not strong, but if you're fond of Caribbean, Filipino, or of course Indian cuisine, you'll recognize it instantly. And what's even better, it opens the door to another of life's essential pleasures – a late afternoon shave with Indian Flavour usually leads to ordering take-out curry.
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