"Fresh" Scented Soap

Hi Everyone,

I am wondering if anyone could direct me to a soap that has a "fresh" type of scent. I am unaware of anywhere that sells shaving supplies near me so I am unable to pick my soaps in person. I have tried several online orders from recommendations from others and i have had some poor results finding a scent that I am looking for. The closest scent to something i would be happy with is proraso. Unfortunately I am not a huge fan of the mentholated soap. I am looking for a DR harris or comparable quality with a Fresh Scent. I would also be amicable to any suggestions that have "classic barber scent". Thank you to anyone who may choose to respond.

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If I could have only one soap & the scent is clean & mild,, it would be Cella.

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Cut it in chunks,, wrap in wax paper & zip Lock,,, it will last you 2 years easy.

Hirlau,
On your reccomendation I have ordered the soap. I have seen you all over the forum previous to signing up and I feel I can trust your judgement. Thanks for the feedback.

Bob

It's a very good soap,, kind of soft & lathers quickly,,, provides a great cushion. Cut off a small square & section the rest of it up as explained above & place in the back of your refrigerator; some even freeze it. Take it out as you need it.

Proraso white and Pre de Provence fit the "fresh clean scent" description.

Depends on what you call fresh. Those who live by the sea think salt water is fresh, the guys in the mountains, the scent of trees. You get what I,m saying? Maybe you think Downy fabric softener is fresh. You don't need to live near a soap store just grab as many samples as you can find the web and try them, I personally find MDC fresh. You want old time scent from a barber shop then go Clubman. Or Tabac, but if you can't find scents you like then get unscented. Too many variables here like in the thousands.

P.s. Some guys on ranches think cow crap is fresh too. Tc

You can order sample soaps and creams online. I would check out Magga
rd Razors, read through descriptions and pick a bunch of samples.

A few of the artisans offer samples, so you can read through the descriptions and choose which you prefer.
"Clean and fresh" can have quite a few interpretations for different folks.

I wouldn't say Cella fits this description as the marzipan (almond) scent is quite pronounced. However, YMMV.

I am sorry for the vagueness of the scent. I have tried DR Harris Windsor and Arlington and it was sort of the opposite of what I was looking for. I am looking for something that doesn't have what I would equate to a sort of musky or spicy smell. I did also try Mama Bear vanilla sandalwood I enjoyed the sandalwood smell but the vanilla was a little too strong for my tastes. I guess I will have to continue to buy on recommendation I am just hoping this explanation will put a little more perspective on the scent I am looking for.

Proraso white and Pre de Provence fit the "fresh clean scent" description.




I am going to try the second of your recommendations thank you for the feedback!

Early on I tried about twenty different samples of Mama Bear Soaps. Inexpensive option. Glycerin based nice soaps. Just a thought you can check out. Ken.

Yes, I've used Mama Bears soaps, plenty of choices there .

For the past couple of months my favorite soap has been Sapone Di Paolo. Pulito (clean) is a wonderfully clean and fresh scent. This soap is very easy to lather, has great cushion and glide, and outstanding post shave feel. Paolo's balms are the best on the market, IMO.

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It's a very good soap,, kind of soft & lathers quickly,,, provides a great cushion. Cut off a small square & section the rest of it up as explained above & place in the back of your refrigerator; some even freeze it. Take it out as you need it.

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I have received my new soap. The fragrance wasn't quite what I was looking for, but having said that, it is fantastic! I really enjoy it I hope that it performs as well as reviews have said! Thank you very much for the recommendation! I will report back!

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For the past couple of months my favorite soap has been Sapone Di Paolo. Pulito (clean) is a wonderfully clean and fresh scent. This soap is very easy to lather, has great cushion and glide, and outstanding post shave feel. Paolo's balms are the best on the market, IMO.

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Is there any common smell that you could equate this soap to? Just so I could get an idea?

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If I could have only one soap & the scent is clean & mild,, it would be Cella.

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Cut it in chunks,, wrap in wax paper & zip Lock,,, it will last you 2 years easy.

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Great Soap! I loved the mildness of the sort of cherry almond fragrance it has. Lathers super easy, great cushion, super slick!. Thanks very much for the recommendation, will definitely be a regular in my repertoire of soaps.

Arko! Great fresh clean scent and so cheap if you don't like it, toss it. Lathers great too.

You got the Cella already?

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You got the Cella already?

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Amazon is a fantastic thing! Two day shipping!

Did you get the 1000 g block?

Palmolive stick or cream

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Did you get the 1000 g block?

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I got the smaller version in the tub but the 1000g block is available with 2 day shipping

if you ever get the 1000g , remember to cut, wrap & refrigerate it.

Palmolive cream is nice and fresh. IMO, maybe Mitchells Wool Fat, I find it a very nice fresh, classic scent.