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Soap recommendations for a Lavender-head

Gargravarr

Gargravarr

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2025 Sabbatical Fail
I embarked on this sabbatical with the clear intention of running down my soap stash, but of course there are a few niggles I'll probably have to consider next year. I foolishly left myself out of stock of Castle Forbes Lavender, which was a bit silly. I'll live with that. And I should have thought to get in a tub of MdC Natural so I could flavour it how I like. Bummer. :facepalm:

But of course my mind is turning to future shopping lists, so:

I have read that an Ethos shaving soap for Her is scented to emulate the fabled Yardley. Any thoughts on this? I've tried other Ethos soap samples and found them to be really excellent.

Someone mentioned that the Truefitt & Hill St James was a worthy consideration, so I'd be interested to hear any feedback on these soaps. I'm not holding my breath on that, given the current trend for reformulations. (I'm quite sure my latest puck of DRH doesn't perform as well as the stuff I had a couple of years back.) But I do like the idea of non-plastic containers.

I have, of course, read the various lavender shoot-out type threads. So, if anyone has words of wisdom to offer...?
 
@Gargravarr, I grew up surrounded by Yardley Lavender as my late and favorite Aunt wore it all the time. Even today whenever I smell Yardley lavender, it takes me back to the wonderful time spent with her when I was little. I'm going to try and help based on the Lavender shaving soaps I have used before -

I'm not a fan of the DRH or the Cyril R. Salter lavender at all, I find that they under perform sometimes as well but that's my personal view. To be honest, while i love Truefitt & Hill soaps, the Lavender just didn't smell great.

1. Ethos Lavender Supreme – Scent is pretty intense and I would pick this one over the shaving soap for Her in a heartbeat. It has pure lavender essential oil and the F base is superb, for me the price is kinda steep though. Fortunately I had a sample of it.

2. Wholly Kaw Lav Sublime – 75 percent Lavender and 25 percent citrus or lemony notes, the Siero base is top tier.

3. Arch Brito Lavanda Shaving Cream – Lavender with a gentle kiss of mint. Love this shaving cream to bits, have the matching EDC as well. One of the best calming shaving products in my den.

4. Soap Commander – Devotion – This one is a blend of Amber & Lavender, one of the best Vegan soaps that performs like a Tallow based soap.

5. Catie's Bubbles Menage a Lavande – Lavender extracts from Europe and North America. This is the best complex Lavender shaving soap I have ever used. Five types of Lavender go into it and when face lathering or painting strokes, you can actually smell the different layers with no medicinal Lavender overtones. It also features the new upgraded Premium base, love this one.

6. Mickey Lee Soapworks - Jefferson Square Shave Soap - This was my favorite Lavender soap once but sadly they shut shop. The Lavender used in this was organic and unaduleterated, it did smell as natural as ever with less powdery notes. If you find a tub, grab it.

7. Master Soap Creations – Frosted Lavender - I'm a huge MSC fan and love this as it has a menthol kick to it while retaining the soothing lavender fragrance.Very refreshing.

8. Mike’s Soaps – Hungarian Lavender – The soap itself has average cushion and protection for me but the residual slickness is superb. The Lavender notes in it smell rich and pure.

9. St. James of London – Lavender & Geranium - Has the calming notes of lavender and the sweet notes of Geranium, mild to mid strength. St. James remains one of the best performing shaving creams for me unlike it's other UK brethren TOBS which I can't stand.

10. Lothur - Calm – This is a tough one, starts off like a Lavender bath soap and finishes like a cologne, some love it, some hate it. I wasn't sold on it even though I love the Lothur shaving soap performance.
 
Bladerunner7 said:
@Gargravarr, I grew up surrounded by Yardley Lavender as my late and favorite Aunt wore it all the time. Even today whenever I smell Yardley lavender, it takes me back to the wonderful time spent with her when I was little. I'm going to try and help based on the Lavender shaving soaps I have used before -

I'm not a fan of the DRH or the Cyril R. Salter lavender at all, I find that they under perform sometimes as well but that's my personal view. To be honest, while i love Truefitt & Hill soaps, the Lavender just didn't smell great.

1. Ethos Lavender Supreme – Scent is pretty intense and I would pick this one over the shaving soap for Her in a heartbeat. It has pure lavender essential oil and the F base is superb, for me the price is kinda steep though. Fortunately I had a sample of it.

2. Wholly Kaw Lav Sublime – 75 percent Lavender and 25 percent citrus or lemony notes, the Siero base is top tier.

3. Arch Brito Lavanda Shaving Cream – Lavender with a gentle kiss of mint. Love this shaving cream to bits, have the matching EDC as well. One of the best calming shaving products in my den.

4. Soap Commander – Devotion – This one is a blend of Amber & Lavender, one of the best Vegan soaps that performs like a Tallow based soap.

5. Catie's Bubbles Menage a Lavande – Lavender extracts from Europe and North America. This is the best complex Lavender shaving soap I have ever used. Five types of Lavender go into it and when face lathering or painting strokes, you can actually smell the different layers with no medicinal Lavender overtones. It also features the new upgraded Premium base, love this one.

6. Mickey Lee Soapworks - Jefferson Square Shave Soap - This was my favorite Lavender soap once but sadly they shut shop. The Lavender used in this was organic and unaduleterated, it did smell as natural as ever with less powdery notes. If you find a tub, grab it.

7. Master Soap Creations – Frosted Lavender - I'm a huge MSC fan and love this as it has a menthol kick to it while retaining the soothing lavender fragrance.Very refreshing.

8. Mike’s Soaps – Hungarian Lavender – The soap itself has average cushion and protection for me but the residual slickness is superb. The Lavender notes in it smell rich and pure.

9. St. James of London – Lavender & Geranium - Has the calming notes of lavender and the sweet notes of Geranium, mild to mid strength. St. James remains one of the best performing shaving creams for me unlike it's other UK brethren TOBS which I can't stand.

10. Lothur - Calm – This is a tough one, starts off like a Lavender bath soap and finishes like a cologne, some love it, some hate it. I wasn't sold on it even though I love the Lothur shaving soap performance.
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Brilliant, thanks for that. Lots to think about there. I didn't know SJoL did Lavender, I've had their Cedarwood & Clarysage before, and liked it. Agreed about the CRS soap. I never even bothered lathering it up, I was put off by the horrid patchouli scent. Yuck. I have used a sample of the Mike's, that's really good stuff, similar to Mystic Waters Jeff's Lavender.
 
Gargravarr said:
Brilliant, thanks for that. Lots to think about there. I didn't know SJoL did Lavender, I've had their Cedarwood & Clarysage before, and liked it. Agreed about the CRS soap. I never even bothered lathering it up, I was put off by the horrid patchouli scent. Yuck. I have used a sample of the Mike's, that's really good stuff, similar to Mystic Waters Jeff's Lavender.
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Mike's Soaps are awesome. My first St. James Cream was the Tobacco Flower & Tonka Bean one and I loved it much before getting the Lavender & Geranium. Keep in mind that the Geranium is the stronger fragrance with the Lavender behind it, having said that I still love it big time.
 
Bladerunner7 said:
Mike's Soaps are awesome. My first St. James Cream was the Tobacco Flower & Tonka Bean one and I loved it much before getting the Lavender & Geranium. Keep in mind that the Geranium is the stronger fragrance with the Lavender behind it, having said that I still love it big time.
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If you like Mike's soaps, you'll probably like Mystic Water Soaps. It's a one-lady band by the name of Michelle, and she'll fill up any package you order up to the absolute max weight with samples. I had great fun with my last lot. The soap needs a bit of care to dial in the lather just right, but it's worth it.
 
Lodrino Lavender Lovers is quite nice , scent with only Lavender essential oil ,

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thorpef1 said:
I've got a tub of barrister and mann reserve lavender (2/3 full) if you are interested

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Thank you for that, I had the B&M a while back, but found the scent too powdery. I much prefer a real lavender EO scent. Though Oxford & Cambridge still hits the spot as a perfect lavender fougère. I have a few pucks left of the Valobra version, and I have lots and lots of the cologne, my signature scent.
 
lu20vt said:
For my nose 6 or 7/10 max, hate stronger scents .
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Sounds perfect, just not sure. Because everybody nose strength level smells different. Some may think is 8, and some may think is 4 (YMMV)

I just don't know.
 
Gargravarr said:
If you like Mike's soaps, you'll probably like Mystic Water Soaps. It's a one-lady band by the name of Michelle, and she'll fill up any package you order up to the absolute max weight with samples. I had great fun with my last lot. The soap needs a bit of care to dial in the lather just right, but it's worth it.
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Will get it mate. Always wanted to get one from Mystic Water Soaps.
 
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