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Hey guys! Currently I use TOBS sandlewood. I love it and personally I think it smells great. The only problem is that after every time I shave my significant other tells me that I smell like her grandpa and she jokingly calls my old man all day. So I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a soap that smelled a little less old mannish? Lol not to insult anyone, I personally dig it, just don't want to keep hearing me being referred to as a grandpa anymore.
Try the Portland General Store shaving soaps. I use the whiskey scented soap and AS and really like it. You can also purchase sample packs from Mama Bear and Al's shaving to help narrow down your search for that perfect scent.
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For me it really doesnt matter what scent my soap is. My shave cave may smell like that soap for a few hours, but I do not. I will smell like my splash all day long. I may even be able to get a whif of my balm, but I will smell my splash all day. My advice is splash with some witch hazel and then apply the cologne that SWMBO chooses for you. Good luck-
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Originally Posted by stonebraker
Or you can tell her to buy you a soap that she likes :p
I find that your best bet is to use a soap/cream that is very neutral like Trumpers Almond, Proraso green, Musgo Real, or W. M. Neumann’s Peppermint. Then follow up with the cologne of your choice. It’s a lot easier to find a cologne fragrance that appeals to her than a soap/cream. At least that’s the case with my wife. On the other hand, if you want a soap that does both, try WM Neumann’s Absolute Zero (or 1911, Heartwood, or 1904), Truefitt and Hill’s Trafalgar, Trumper’s GFT, or even D.R. Harris Arlington (to a lesser degree). Sandalwood has that classic scent associated with your grandfather. Doesn’t keep me from using it, but I understand.
Try Crabtree & Evelyn's West Indian Lime Soap. It smells like, well, limes. Seriously, it's a good scent that is not grandpa'ish by any means, and it is a quality tallow based soap that will last many shaves. You can order it online if there are no stores in your area. Also, for your aftershave, give Adidas aftershave a try. My son, who is 17, uses it and likes it. I'm 49, and I also think it smells great. You can find it at Walmart.
Awesome :) next thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm gonna be buying some sample packs this Friday when I get paid.
You could try ordering some samples. There doesn't seem to be too many places that do them but if you just google shaving soap samples you'll find a couple of places.
I also second the lime scent idea, although the one I have is castle forbes lime essential oil cream. I didn't realize how much I like the smell of lime til I tried it.
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Originally Posted by Bpfoh
Any of the Arko Creams/shave soaps are pretty modern scented. Like soapy clean scents and "cool" type of scents. lol TBH I've never had any luck with their lubrication but still debating about weather that's the creams fault or my technique/sensitive skin. But modern scents do exist for good soaps and creams. Not just for canned stuff. :) keep lookin and good luck.
Can't go wrong with proraso, it has a very light and refreshing scent. C.O. Bigelow is the same thing and you can get it at bath and body works.
I use Trumper's products and, as mentioned up-thread, GFT (or limes as well) is very fresh and light; nice fur summer use. Almond is very nice too—I 'borrow' some of my dad's from time to time—it's very, well...almondy; I really like it but I could also imagine that using it on a daily basis might be a bit overpowering.
Violets and rose are nice but I get bored of them after a while. I kind of have two alternating flavours on the go at once, though, and then change each time I run out. (Currently on a violets/sandalwood. Probably going for GFT/almond next, despite what I just said.)
Didn't like spanish leather. Haven't tried eucris but am tempted to.
I also use creams and have recently been considering buying a soap but I dunno...
Plus, I should probably try products from elsewhere, sometime.
This kind of turned into my life story, so I'll leave you with that to consider.
Truefitt and Hill sell a sample pack of creams and balms for $10 with free shipping. I really love their West Indian Limes, it's a little spendy, but great performance and scent.
Bubble Gum... :) Ok, maybe not...
Creed (the cologne maker) makes shaving soaps, that strikes me as a "young man" type of scent. It's pricey and not really my thing, but that's one suggestion. Another is Penhaligons' Endymion, which is absolutely fantastic.
I agree with the opinion of just getting her to puy you some A/S or man stink she likes and mellow down your soap choices. Usually my stronger stinks over power the soaps no problem.
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Or you could carry on with the soap you like... :p
+1 to the Mama Bears, I really Like the Dragon's blood and so does she... The Samples are great and each sliver lasts for a shave or 2.
Try Mike's Natural Cedar and Pine. Woodsy. :chapeau
I agree with those who have recommended the Lime scented soaps, anything citrus-y reads young to me. Mama Bear, Straight Razor Designs, Mike's, and most of the major brands make soaps with citrus overtones. Check out the websites and read the reviews. Right now some "younger" scents I use (I'm 29), are Truefitt and Hill west indian limes, Mama Bear's Bonzai, and SRD opus X.
Fragrances of almond, citrus, menthol, eucalyptus are generally clean and fresh and work well for the younger gent.
The only reason I disagree with this (and normally I would not) Is the way you smell is supposed to make you feel confident, and if SWMBO is making fun of you and doesn't actually like the smell that wont increase confidence. Mine makes fun of me and says the same things but she's joking she just gives me a hard time.Quote:
Originally Posted by dudness
W.M. nuemanns heartwood and signature 1907, get the soap and aftershaves. Your SO can thank me by PM :)
For some people that is probably true, but I generally feel more confident using the 'this is me—take it or leave it' approach :chapeauQuote:
Originally Posted by dixon3162000
Sandalwood vanilla from mamma bears just greatnscent
RS Real shaving (mild tea tree oil scent), Nivea & their lineup, PGS Whiskey (earthy scent), L'Occitane, DR Harris Arlington (citrusy). Or you could just ignore her poking fun and tell her that grandpa must have been pretty cool dude with good taste, I doubt she'll disbute that OR maybe she will......you never know
If you are really concerned for her opinion on scent, pick up a sample pack and have her find some scents she likes. SRD has a cheap sample pack of soaps. Helped me in finding scents I like.
I agree with all those who have suggested to get sample packs and see what she likes, but you've definitely got to like it yourself. The problem I've found is that every company doesn't have samples and those who resell sample packs don't carry everything. So, I've just decided to use neutral scents that smell "clean" and use an aftershave/cologne which is something much easier to find samples of. I use Mitchell's Wool Fat, which unless you like dirty clothes smell then you'll love it and its not persistent... D.R. Harris Windsor shaving soap is similarly mild scented and doesn't last long or interfere with an aftershave or cologne.
That approach is fine if you're single or in the dating scene. But if you're married it's a whole other ball of wax. Like anything else in marriage you must find common ground and consensus, and "offensive" scents are not excempt from this.Quote:
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But if someone is just casually dating, then I'd agree - take it or leave it.
