Final 5 in soaps

I know, I know, soap smells are a subjective trait and everyone's taste differs....However....My Van der Hagen is running out and I have researched and come up with my final 5 contestants for a replacement soap. I need y'all's help selecting the winner, as I can not smell the pictures on the computer screen. The contestants are:

D.R Harris Lavender
D.R Harris Arlington
D.R Harris Marlborough
D.R Harris Almond
Tabac

I really like the write-ups on these soaps, and the prices don't seem too limiting...Feel free to vote, and yes, write-ins are welcome. Thanks all.

Jym

PS. got my email from Glen and my first Swaty is on the way...Yes!

i havent smelled all of the harris soaps. i only have the lavender but it smells amazing!

Hello, Jym:

I have used the D.R. Harris lavender and find it quite pleasing, and a quality soap. Tabac is in its own class: a good soap with a pleasing soapy fragrance. The fragrance, however, some gentlemen like and some don't. I do.

Regards,
Obie

D.R Harris Lavender, Tabac, D.R Harris Marlborough,

I have tried those above and would pick them scent wise as listed.

I have not had the chance to use any of the D.R. Harris products, but I will give my vote for Tabac. I absolutely love this soap! I am in the camp of people that love the fragrance. My take on the fragrance is it smells like a thrift store, but I mean that in the best possible way. It is also the best preforming soap I own. I think these things are very subjective, but opinions can be helpful.

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Originally Posted by jymie71

I know, I know, soap smells are a subjective trait and everyone's taste differs....However....My Van der Hagen is running out and I have researched and come up with my final 5 contestants for a replacement soap. I need y'all's help selecting the winner, as I can not smell the pictures on the computer screen. The contestants are:

D.R Harris Lavender
D.R Harris Arlington
D.R Harris Marlborough
D.R Harris Almond
Tabac

I really like the write-ups on these soaps, and the prices don't seem too limiting...Feel free to vote, and yes, write-ins are welcome. Thanks all.

Jym

PS. got my email from Glen and my first Swaty is on the way...Yes!

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Hi Jym,
I have not tried any of DR Harris' product lines (yet), but I spoke to one of the members here on SRP sometime ago and he swore by the Marlborough :)...He said that's one of the scents I should get and use. I think I will soon.

I really like the smell of Tabac but be warned a lot of guys on here don't like the smell. YMMV

Also, incase you're interested I really like the smell of Mitchell's wool fat, which just smells like soap.

I have all of those except the Almond. So, I'd say get them all :)

They're all really good. The Marlborough and Tobac might be a little "warmer" in scent. The Lavender and Arlington a little "fresher" and might be more pleasing in warm weather.

But you can't go wrong any way you choose.

Jordan

I like the D.R Harris Lavender great smell and quality soap.

If your only problem with Van der Hagen is fragrance, remember that it melts beautifully in the microwave. You can add any fragrance you want, then pour it right back into the plastic blister packs to cool. Presto, inexpensive soap with a nice, lasting lather and your own choice of fragrance. All for just a couple bucks a puck.

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Originally Posted by jymie71

I know, I know, soap smells are a subjective trait and everyone's taste differs....However....My Van der Hagen is running out and I have researched and come up with my final 5 contestants for a replacement soap. I need y'all's help selecting the winner, as I can not smell the pictures on the computer screen. The contestants are:

D.R Harris Lavender
D.R Harris Arlington
D.R Harris Marlborough
D.R Harris Almond
Tabac

I really like the write-ups on these soaps, and the prices don't seem too limiting...Feel free to vote, and yes, write-ins are welcome. Thanks all.

Jym

PS. got my email from Glen and my first Swaty is on the way...Yes!

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There are no scratch 'n sniff computer monitors yet. I don't know what smells you like.
I really like the D.R. Harris Marlborough, but I have a different nose than you do.

One thing I can say for sure is that the D.R. Harris soaps produce a much better quality lather than Tabac does.

If I were you I would include Mitchel's Wool Fat in your list of shaving soaps. Believe me, it will be well worth it.

I haven't used DR Harris soaps. TGQ and Mama Bear make some great soaps and have large followings here. You will not be disappointed in either!! :beer1:

I really like Arlington. The scent is nice and light for the summer and the lather is very good. Don't think you'll be disappointed with whatever decision you make though.

Wow, Quite the response. Thanks for all the input...My only beef w/ the VDH was that it didn't last very long at all...but I guess that it also doesn't cost very much to replace... Thanks for all the help.