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    Just had my third shave with the Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary Shaving Soap, triple milled, wonderful, rich robust stuff.

    There was a scent that I couldn't quite place, really stood out as something unusual, until today's shave when it finally hit me what that distinct smell was - it smelt like tea, a tannin maybe? Very nice, anyone else notice this?

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    Using the Manna Sicily tomorrow. Relying on my nose is not a good bet though, but I will give it my best effort.

    Both of my soaps, Manna and Dolomiti have faint scents.
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    Gentlemen,
    Yes, this is a delightful shave soap in every way. I have the Dolomiti and the Aromatica and enjoy both.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    Just had my third shave with the Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary Shaving Soap, triple milled, wonderful, rich robust stuff.

    There was a scent that I couldn't quite place, really stood out as something unusual, until today's shave when it finally hit me what that distinct smell was - it smelt like tea, a tannin maybe? Very nice, anyone else notice this?
    If you drink Earl Grey, the tea smell is bergamot. All the ingredients are on their website.
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    Just finished shaving with the Manna. This is a great shaving soap!

    The scent is very light and fleeting. Not one you would buy for the aroma.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    If you drink Earl Grey, the tea smell is bergamot. All the ingredients are on their website.
    I haven't had a cup of Earl Grey since watching a Star Trek: Next Generation marathon when we were all deeply concerned about The Borg, but now that you mention it, that's it, never would have put the two together - thanks - The Borg and Saponificio Shaving Soap - this hobby just keeps getting more interesting!
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    Thx Phrank. Had to order a tin to try now.
    'Computer, Earl Grey-Hot.'

    I do love Bergamot. Think it's one of the big components of pinaud as well.
    So I ordered the anniversary soap, the AF balm, and a big bar of pomegranate soap for m'lady..
    From Italy, maybe a couple weeks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeB52 View Post
    Thx Phrank. Had to order a tin to try now.
    'Computer, Earl Grey-Hot.'

    I do love Bergamot. Think it's one of the big components of pinaud as well.
    So I ordered the anniversary soap, the AF balm, and a big bar of pomegranate soap for m'lady..
    From Italy, maybe a couple weeks.
    Cheers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeB52 View Post
    Thx Phrank. Had to order a tin to try now.
    'Computer, Earl Grey-Hot.'

    I do love Bergamot. Think it's one of the big components of pinaud as well.
    So I ordered the anniversary soap, the AF balm, and a big bar of pomegranate soap for m'lady..
    From Italy, maybe a couple weeks.
    Cheers.
    Excellent - I'd say you'll get it within 7-10 days easily, mine arrived in 5 business days...ordered mid-week, was there the following Tuesday...was surprised how quickly it got here.

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    Just got mine and will take it out for a spin. Really like their other soaps so I am sure I won't be disappointed.
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