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So it's been a while since I've posted, exams and such before the holidays. But now I've got small break before finals and would like to ask: What is your favorite almond scented soap/cream and why? I've been wanting something with this flavor but would rather not have to buy everything with an almond scent I can find ;) thanks guys!
Brent
I've only used two almond soaps, D.R Harris and Valobra, between those the Harris is the best, and it's tallow based. I've heard good things about P160 and Cella so I'm tempted to get one of those when my Harris runs out.
I got one of the Col Conk almond soaps and like it fairly well. It has a nice smell that is not overpowering. It also does a good job of lubing my face. The puck cost me under $5 as I recall. All in All I would say this is a good value.
There's many almond scented soaps and creams on the market, each with their own distinctive interpretation of almond scent. I always go back to my trusted Geo F Trumper almond cream followed by Valobra soft soap.
My first almond-scented soap was Cella and that is still my favorite. I also have an almond-scented soap from Prairie Creations and although that soap is excellent (actually, my favorite soap, performance-wise) the almond scent is not as nice. Seems more like a candy scent. This *might* be because I was conditioned by the prior exposure to Cella, but I think I would prefer Cella's scent either way.
The Cella and P160 are top-rate IMO.
Mine is the one C&E use to make "sweet almond". Awhile ago I brought some TOBS almond cream thinking it would be the same. But I was wrong its scent was very synthetic. It pretty much smells like medicine to me. I have also had a whiff of the D.R. Harris almond soap and that has a much more pleasant scent. I also find the Col. Conk Almond to have a synthetic/medicine smell too.
Although there are several good ones I prefer Cella and P160 above any other.
I like Trumpers and Harris. trumpers is a sweet almond and harris is a drier version. Both are very good however.
+1 on HarrisQuote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Acca Kappa 1869 Almond shaving cream.
Imo, it's in another league than Cella.
One of the best scented Almond creams is Truefit&Hill. It smells like Amaretto. Acca Kappa smells more like frangipane pastry, which is nice if you like Almond, but not as nice as Amaretto, of course.:)
But when it comes to performance, Acca Kappa easily measures up to top creams like Caraceni Domenico and Castle Forbes.
Bart.
I quite like the scent of TOBS almond shave cream, and although it is the only almond that I have tried, I would say it was far from 'medicinal,' and has a pleasant scent.
My first try was Cella, and so far only. Smells pleasant (not horribly sweet or anything) and in the final leather it's just a hint. Great lather though, a pleasant shaving soap.
i just bought an Almond Soap from Caswell & Massey...the smell is truly unbelievable! and the lather is great...A+ soap!
Wulfgar
Cella - also my favourite ... and CHEAP !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bayamontate
Never tried Acca Kappa as I have used Cella and P160 for years but thanks for the heads up. Curious, is it a cream soap like Cella or more of a standard shaving soap? Couldn't find out much off their site except they're proud of it :dropjaw:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bart
I got allergic to it half way through the jar, but my favorite was TOBS Almond SC.
I love the pastry sweet almond of valobra soft almond.
Cella is a great soap but it's not bery almondey on scent.
Yeah Cella is very light on scent while P160 has to left to air out for a month.Quote:
Originally Posted by loueedacat
Beware: I'm not talking about their 1869 Almond Shaving soap, which I haven't tried.Quote:
Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acatalog/AKWGBOWL_s.jpg
But I was referring to their 1869 Almond shaving Cream, which has a typical "creamy" texture. It's available in tubes and tubs.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA250_.jpg
Just making sure we're talking about the same product.
Kind regards,
Bart.
Bart,
Thanks for clearing that up. At $20 for the cream I might give it a go one day. I just can't believe they are asking $98(with bowl of course) for the soap... wow!
I bet its good stuff!
Bart, did you buy this in a local shop or online ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Bart
I got 3 samples from The Different Scent , when I was in Berlin in September. One Truefit&Hill Almond, one Acca Kappa Almond, and one Caraceni Domenico. Each sample held about 5 or 6 shaves. I've placed an order, but had to wait for a while, because the Caraceni was out of stock. Delivery should be any day now. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by decraew
I just ordered the 1869. I got it from a vendor on Amazon because the shipping was cheaper than the shipping from their own website. Will report on what I think when it arrives.
Cella. Great performing cream, and the scent is very subtle once its lathered. Doesn't stay around after your shave, so it won't interfere with your choice of cologne/EDT.