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Within the past day or so Martin 's Candre has released two newly scented soaps.
From what I've seen it's something that they hardly ever do.
Vetyver (yup that's how they spell it), and Rose. Both are available on their website now.
I'm sure that this will arouse some curiosity and a first hand report will be available soon.
Pete <:-}
So. That is why they were emailing me. I deleted it without reading.
They got all the dough they are going to get from me for a long while! :D
Wouldn't be into the rose, but am looking forward to reviews on the Vetyver?
Gentlemen,
I am hooked on the Martin de Candre original scent, which subtly intoxicates the senses. The vetyver fragrance intrigues me, though. Either way, Martin de Candre is celestial.
The vetyver is probably vetiver which has a woody/earthy smell, very masculine. A wonderful fragrance to me.
Also received the email, and hit the Martin de Candre site as quickly as possible, and am looking forward to trying the Rose and Vetyver.
I PM'd Richard (envpar) and joked that if I end up with 4 different MdC soaps to rotate through, it might seriously impede my Soap Acquisition Disorder.....:rofl2:
I know for a fact that Santa Claus is delivering an MDC original scent and a fougere to my house on Christmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
I'm also intrigued by the Vetyver scent. I have a couple of other soaps with it and it has become an absolute favorite. To me, the thought of MDC + Vetyver is the ultimate combination.
I think I'm going to have to pop for this one myself.
Pete <:-}
Mdc has a vetiver edt. Perhaps the new soap matches that scent. Has anyone tried the vetiver edt?
You have obviously been a very good boy this year!Quote:
Originally Posted by petercp4e
Wow! Thanks for the heads up. I too breezed through that email and didn't pay attention. Rose is one of my favorite scents and the rose soaps on the market are so so. To shave with a rose MdC is gonna be incredible!!
You just have to put it at the top of your list, leave the list where it will be seen and cross your fingers.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
Works like a charm!
Pete <:-}
Something to keep in mind:Quote:
Originally Posted by petercp4e
A little note on the Martin De Candre website where these soaps are shown: "Série Limitée Noël 2016-17"
Thus these "Christmas 2016-17 Limited Editions" may not be available for long.
B.
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Well, somebody buy me some......I'm BROKE! :p
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Wow thanks for posting this OP. Just when I was deciding to go for a simpler wardrobe, having used Palmolive sticks, Tabac and (European) Nivea Shaving Cream since the summer... Why do I just know I'm going to cave in at some point?
Anyway, here are the direct links:
Savon à raser Rose
Savon à raser Vétyver
The Rose and Vetyver landed in Brussels. Summary first impressions after one shave with each:
- I hesitated about the Rose but it has quite a subtle scent with possibly other floral/citrus notes in there as well. Far less 'in your face' than DR Harris Rose, for example (which I sold after a week even though it lathered beautifully). Like it a lot and plan to use it regularly.
- The Vetyver is very dry and woody, the blurb even says smoky. If you're used to Guerlain or Carven vetiver colognes, you won't recognise this easily. For me this dry scent is nothing to write home about but again it's non-intrusive which is a feature I like, so I'll give it a chance.
- Bottom line, great soaps but I still prefer the lavender-based Original :)
Couldn't agree more.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelS
After two shaves with the Vetyver..."dirt" was a word that came to mind...very, very earthy. It's MdC, so perfect in all the ways it should be, but didn't hit it out of the ballpark for me.
Rose, after one shave, still is what I'd consider one of the nicest I've tried, really deep, wide ranging scent and I think it's the better of the two.
But agreed - the Original is still legions above them all.
I'd say, Original, Rose or Fougere next (although that could change on the mood), then the Vetyver...dry, that's a great word, yes...stale smoke after a campfire also came to mind. Night after hanging around a campfire, that smell, that's what it reminded me off, but not in necessarily a good way.
Also, I think these soaps need to "mature" a bit...who knows, either way, they're a great addition, afterall, they're MdC.....
Just took a look at ordering three on their site, Vetyver, Fougere, and Rose. Shipping to me is 32.00 euro ! Total for the three would be 153.00 euro, and change.
They are proud of their soap. I didn't pull the trigger. I have a lot of Williams that I haven't used yet ........... :lurk:
Yeah, Jimmy~!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
You (being a bad influence and all) seem to posses the big ice cream bowl of original anyway!
I ALMOST pulled the trigger on the Vetyver yesterday and thought better wait to see.
Sounds as if it would not be for me.
Thanks for the reviews, Gents! :rock:
(Max has a smoking deal on some original down in the BST forum!)
Who ME ??? ............. :deal: ............ :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Just tried the Vetyver myself for the first time tonight.
Tom, I will send you a nice sample with your package in Jan. let you decide for yourself.
I like the scent. It has a subtle, as yet unplacable scent. The one phrank described as a stale smoke. I'm not sure ,to me it's stale smoke, but that's the lead scent in it..will have to try a few more goes and see if I can describe it better.
Certainly a great lather for three passes tonight, and I'm going to keep sniffing the bowl till I can describe what it reminds me of.
Nice glass bowl as well. I heard they had switched to plastic, but not on this one.
Ordered the misses a basket of soaps and sponges to ease my guilt this close to Christmas as well ,lol. It smells amazing! And They threw in a fougere soap sample.
Cheers.
You know what Jimmy? You should make them a deal, an exchange. You send them the Williams and they send you the MDC. If they balk tell them it's Christmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Not to mention how they could likely melt some Willie down and add some spice......Kidding!
Still, both seem to rock! :rofl2:
Hell ! My whole house and everything I've got smells like that, and it ain't costing me a dime !!! ................ :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
Well second shave with the Rose, and wow, this stuff is really, really nice.
As far as I'm concerned, the Rose just surpassed the Fougere, and is making a run on the Original.
The Rose scent is deep, wide ranging, earthy yet without the "dirt" smell, if that makes sense, and it has that subtly deep Rose blossom scent, slightly thick with just a hint of the sweetness to provide a high note. It's a complex soap, and they really got this one right, it's a clear winner and one that I hope they don't discontinue.
As always, my opinion only.....;)
Well the rose was one I thought I may not like. Sounds as if that is the one to get!
Maybe next year....Not like I am running out of original anytime soon! :rofl2:
thanks Andrew now I have to get more MDC the rose sounds like what I would like, wish they had it in the brain bowl,,, maybe I,ll get the brain bowl in the original and the rose. seeing as I use MDC almost every day I,ll get to use it Tc
So...It is a brain bowl?Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
I rather like the ice cream bowl? :D
So, since I like the smell of Route du Vetiver, I had to send for the limited edition of MdC' s vetyver. FWIW this is my opinion.
The container I got is constructed out of a very high grade plastic. At first I thought is was glass but snapping my finger against it revealed to me the plastic nature of this new container.
Vetiver is not a smell that appeals to everyone. And to each of us it will appear different.
Vetiver by MdC is a very light and woody odor. There is a hint of grass and leaves and earth. It is not a girly smell, it is a red blooded man's odor. Some may not like it, I do.
The soap is a typically top class MdC creation. I face lathered with a M&F (thanks Jimmy) brush, just wet the tips and did a two pass shave. Came out most pleasant. Even did a great job on my neck leaving no fuzz.
When I put the top back on the container you'd swear the soap had never been touched.
This is not a soap for those whom are indifferent to the smell of vetiver. If you are not sure, don't bother. But if you are, this is heavenly.:beer1:
no the rose only comes in the jar, that's what I got. with some more original, and some soap for the wife,, ok so now I,m set for a while I still got almost 2 full jars from the last order,,,, thanks Phrank!! TcQuote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
I love the scent of Vetyver...and
What everyone is saying about the Rose is intriguing...
So...
Both are on their way.
Pete <:-}
I just had my fourth shave with the Vetyver, and from the first opening of the jar, a fresh pour, the air and moisture has really mellowed the fragrance for me and seemed to blend it all together to really present a well balanced and truly stunning scent.
That first "hit" of the smoke has really backed off and entwined itself more with the soap, really suitable winter scent. Tonight it reminded me of that breath of air you get in the winter, with that nitrogen smell from trees, that slightly subtle smokey taste in the air.
Compared to the Original, Fougere and Rose, which are all fantastic soaps to use, but on the lighter side if I can use that expression, the Vetyver is on the other side of the block - deep, robust, wintry, and for me, a definite keeper.
Can only hope they don't discontinue these and leave them as a Limited Edition, the Rose and Vetyver are soaps I'd order again without a doubt.
Like lathering with one of my used brushes ....... :gaah: ..............:roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
...or one of your old water Bongs......:pQuote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I inherited an old driperator coffeemaker and used it on a Coleman stove a while back, not knowing how to use it properly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
They said it was like bong water! :roflmao Finally figured it out!
Ya know....MDC recommends leaving the lid off....Just saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Glad it settled-down. Sounds great!
Nah, not me, 40 years ago I was a 'zig zag' man, but was done with it for good by the time all that high falutin stuff came along. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Yeah....Smokin' all day long back then is lots different than now! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Yup, after getting over the shock of expecting something very different and two more shaves, the Vetyver is growing on me too.....And indeed the stronger-scented (for me) Fougère with its fewer notes is sliding down my MDC list (although I still like it a lot :)).
Yes, I had a shave last night with the Fougere to kind of baseline things again, and had to laugh, Fougere reaffirmed itself as a superb, Tier One soap all the way, if anything, I learned to appreciate the Fougere even more now. Sheesh, MdC really hit it out of the park on this one, got nothing but 'net, and as I feared, with 4 different MdC soaps to choose from, I haven't shaved with any other soap now in over a week, and with four to rotate through, not much need to.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelS
This may be devastating to my SAD......:(
You need the Unscented too, for use with your more expensive colognes :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Your posts are killing me....I have Vetyver and Rose wrapped and under the tree and I'm fighting the urge to use them after reading your impressions. At least I didn't have to sneak them into the house without my wife knowing, as I usually do with new soaps or razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
