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11-19-2013, 06:11 PM #1
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Thanked: 16What's your favourite lime/citrus based scented soaps?
My wife came home with some really nice lime/coconut hand soap and the scent has left me wanting to try out some more citrus based shaving soaps and possibly aftershaves. I am wondering what everyone's faves are? What have you tried and what did you think of them positive or negative?
Thanks!
Bob
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11-19-2013, 08:34 PM #2
Crabtree and Evelyn, West Indian lime collection is excellent. It not just citrus, but a crisp, robust, spicy smell that does not disappoint.
I use the cream but the soap is good too. I think they have a whole product line including AS and cologne too.
IMO worth it.....
Not to be overshadowed, castle Forbes has a lime scent that is second to none....
Also I think it's worth mentioning that AOS has a really nice 'sea kelp' EO cream that is citrusy with a little something extra---- my skin really agrees with that cream/EO.
I would recommend Any of these products year round.......... Making Old Razors Shine N' Shave, Once Again.
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11-19-2013, 09:38 PM #3
I like Vulfix Sicilian Limes.
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11-20-2013, 09:33 PM #4
You may also want to try DR Harris Arlington
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11-20-2013, 10:15 PM #5
SRD carries a good lime. I can't give you a comparison with the others, though.
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11-20-2013, 11:06 PM #6
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Thanked: 16Thanks guys! I am probably going to try out the Crabtree and Evelyn next. I actually use the DR Harris Arlington and LOVE it! I do notice a citrus like smell but it isn't super pronounced to me. I am just trying to see if I can find something with a bit more Citrus kick to it...
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11-21-2013, 04:48 AM #7
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Thanked: 603QED, based in Rhode Island, has an excellent Lemon & Cedarwood shaving soap, which is available as a 5oz tub, and a 2oz shave stick. As with all Charles' products, both versions lather, lubricate, and moisturize like nobody's business.
But no shave is complete without a matching or complementary aftershave balm and afterscent. In this case, Castle Forbes makes two incredible aftershave balms in Lime (EO), and Cedarwood & Sandalwood (EO) -- both of which work well with the QED Lemon & Cedarwood shaving soap. Now, with regard to an afterscent, Castle Forbes' Gentlemen's Cologne seems to fill the bill most admirably. According to Basenotes, CF Gentlemen's Cologne contains the following notes:
Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon & Lime.
Middle notes: Lavender & Sage
Base notes: Sandalwood, Cedar & Musk
I think a man would be a lucky fellow to be able to shave with QED Lemon & Cedarwood, then moisturize his skin with CF Cedarwood & Sandalwood ASB, and finish off with CF Gentlemen's Cologne. Given the quality, longevity, and amount of each product I've mentioned here, their cost is certainly affordable -- when the goods are good, it's money well-spent.You can have everything, and still not have enough.
I'd give it all up, for just a little more.
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11-23-2013, 04:15 PM #8
Castle Forbes lime is really good, and performs very well. I like the smell of Col Conks lime, I know I know not the best soap but it smells good
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11-23-2013, 06:00 PM #9
TOBS grapefruit. Its scent is a not-quite-subtle zing of grapefruit (yeah, I know), and it lathers like any other TOBS product.
~ Dave ~ ... back to lurking...
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11-24-2013, 11:17 PM #10
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Thanked: 1Trumper's from London lime cream is great. On a budget or for convenience Col Conk limes has a good scent.