I didn't read this thread until tonight because I'm not really that into soap/creams the way I am into razors and hones. However, having a tub of Carrie's Bay Rum and samples of First Frost, Rose, Black Raspberry Vanilla and Lavender I figure I can contribute.
I selected the Bay Rum because I love the aroma and I wasn't disappointed on receiving the tub. Wonderful Bay Rum aroma. I am a fan of various Rose soaps and will be going for a tub of the Rose based on the sample and the First Frost was great too.
What really got me was the Black Raspberry Vanilla. TBH upon reading the label I thought yuck. I would have never selected that in a million years..... hey .... I was an iron worker for twenty years on high steel. We don't do candy. So I opened the sample and the aroma was delicious.
I said this is the first time I have read this thread and it is. So help me, I called Joe and told him that I had to restrain myself from eating the stuff. Reading that Jeremy and others had the same reaction was a kick. Not to mention the dog. All I can say is that great minds think alike. :) BTW consistency, latherability, cushion were all first rate. The aroma of the lavender wasn't my cup of tea but the others are on my to get list. Highly recommended.