Thread: I want a "real" rose smelling cream or soap!!!

Hey guys,

Before the big SRP crash a few months back, I posted about wanting a rose smelling soap. Well, all of your recommendations are gone. One of you kind gentleman, can't remember which one, sent me a sample of QED rose and so far it is the closest to the real rose smell that I have found. The only problem is that I am close to running out of the QED rose sample and I know it is hard stuff to get. Anyone else have a recommendation for a rose soap or cream that smells authetic? I am trying to find a soap or cream that smells as close to the real thing as possible yet still maintains its function as a shaving lather. Thanks guys.

Kyle

I just ran across Cyril Salter and Truefitt and Hill Rose on the web. Anyone ever try any of these? Thanks

Kyle

The scent isn't as nice as the QED Wild Rose, but I really enjoy the Trumber rose soap- its a great performer.

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

The scent isn't as nice as the QED Wild Rose, but I really enjoy the Trumber rose soap- its a great performer.

Jordan

I concur on the Trumper's Rose soap. It is magnificent! Great light Rose scent and the lather is really nice. I have used it quite a bit lately after acquiring a refill puck from Telly. I have not tried the QED product as I favor Triple Milled Soaps to the glycerine soaps. The Trumpers Rose will stay in my rotation! I'd recommend the refill puck plopped into a shave mug vs opting for the rather expensive Trumpers Wooden bowl...( and I was previously a BIG wooden bowl fan)

I have T&H in my rotation. Very rose smelling, excellent lather. My wife thinks it smells great, too.

For creams, anyway I'd vote for AOS rose followed by T&H. AOS rose is a bit pricy because it has real rose absolute in it. T&H is nice because it is a light scent and pretty close IMHO. Not "perfumy" like Trumper & Taylor, for instance.
You're on your own for soaps, though. I have the original QED from several years ago, and Tryphon rose, but that's a pretty limited exposure wrt rose soaps.

John P.

Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier

show off!!!

or start bugging colleen... that's my plan anyways.

Pharmacists in the Netherlands have rose oil available to blend into any cream to make it more appealing. You might wanna get some of that and blend it in with your favourite cream or soap (if you heat the soap a bit it will become fluid again), especially if you have one that is only slightly perfumed.

My vote would go with the Salter Rose cream, although scent is a personal preferense the Salter lathers up real nice too......

Another vote for the Salter. I have a tube of Trumper's Rose, Taylor's rose and a tub of the Salter's. It's my favourite.
Gareth