I think everyone has different idea of a good soap..I know I have 2 or 3 solid recipes but I still like to dabble and tweak my recipes.. my testers(outside my house) never say anything bad about what I give them..I am open to criticism but they never seem to give me negative stuff..maybe they dont know what I am asking,maybe they fear giving me something negative will get me mad,maybe they arent critical of soap..who knows.. I just go with a soap that I like..just when I have a 'great' bar moment..I come across an oil or butter I havent used then I experiment more.. I guess I am of NO help but..just know I share in your thoughts..