I can't really help you out, but a friend gave me a small sample and I really like it. It is a knockoff of a line of perfume line called "Herod" (get it, King Herod did the Massacre of the Innocents), you may be able to find that to get an idea of the smell. It should at least be close. It is a strong smell. I don't usually use aftershave so I can smell it for an hour or two after shaving.

I am not really experienced with a lot of types of soap to comment on lathering and stuff. But, it makes a lather and lets me scrape my hairs off.

It will probably be what I buy in a year or two when I need a new soap.