Laureato v. (Abbate y La Mantia) lemon laurel
Shave 12 ・ 82% left
Prufrock measured out his life with coffee spoons; I measure mine with shaving soaps. Marking the passage of time this way isn’t boring, but with over a hundred soaps and creams in rotation, it can get unwieldy. It’s time to think about culling the herd. So, from now until the beginning of November I’ll try to work my way through my entire hoard of soaps and creams deciding if each is up to snuff.
First up is Abbate y La Mantia’s Laureato. I have to admit the main attraction here is the scent. It’s a lovely herbal lemon with a side note of saffron. It’s tart and perky and pleasant all year round. The light vegan lather gives just enough protection. I wish it were denser and heavier, especially at this time of year. The finish is nice, but not jaw-dropping. So, Laureato gets to stay – but only by virtue of its exceptionally cheery fragrance.
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Karve Christopher Bradley ・ Astra SP ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Norbeck, Bergwiese Aftershave Gel ・ Guerlain, Eau de Guerlain ・ YTD: 405 g
Shave 12 ・ 82% left
Prufrock measured out his life with coffee spoons; I measure mine with shaving soaps. Marking the passage of time this way isn’t boring, but with over a hundred soaps and creams in rotation, it can get unwieldy. It’s time to think about culling the herd. So, from now until the beginning of November I’ll try to work my way through my entire hoard of soaps and creams deciding if each is up to snuff.
First up is Abbate y La Mantia’s Laureato. I have to admit the main attraction here is the scent. It’s a lovely herbal lemon with a side note of saffron. It’s tart and perky and pleasant all year round. The light vegan lather gives just enough protection. I wish it were denser and heavier, especially at this time of year. The finish is nice, but not jaw-dropping. So, Laureato gets to stay – but only by virtue of its exceptionally cheery fragrance.
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Karve Christopher Bradley ・ Astra SP ・ Phoenix Shaving Peregrino ・ Norbeck, Bergwiese Aftershave Gel ・ Guerlain, Eau de Guerlain ・ YTD: 405 g