candlemama Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 My husband has requested I make him shaving soap for father's day and wants a "clean scent that's not too musky" (it's all I can get out of him!). Preferably, I'd like something that's more unisex so I can use it, too. I'm a noob to soaping and haven't decided if I'll do CP or HP yet for this batch and would like to order an FO that would work well for either. Supplier doesn't matter. I'm willing to give them all a try!!Thanks for any and all recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well now ... what can we think of ... For him ... Cool WaterBay RumAxe fragrancesFor you ... (you pick lol!)Unisex (IMO) Dragonfly MoonCelestial Waters (think that's what Moonworks calls it, BUT I haven't tried it. Going to, just haven't gotten my bottle yet however I hear it's divine and uni)About anything Moonworks has is going to come close to unisex I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I second Bay Rum. I also mix it 50/50 with Green Irish Tweed and its divine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Bayrum and Lime mixed togetherSweetcakes Margarita Lime you can even smell the Tequila love this scent and DH does too.Clean Type from Natures Garden or Scentworks.Barbara AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Black Tie - NGGreen Irish Tweed - NGCool Spring - NGBlack Canyon - PeakI personally think both GIT and CS could be unisex....I dig 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for all the suggestions. Now off to search suppliers' sites and spend some $$$!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallwhitedogs Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Clean/fresh scents: Peaks' Ocean, with or without a touch of their Freesia, the Freesia does not make it floral at all. Peak's Cool Citrus Basil, very fresh. Moonworks Celestial Sea, the best of the Cactus & Sea Salt types, you can smell the driftwood. Peak's Black Canyon is a great scent, but does have some musk in the background. I would only put about .2 oz per pound of soap based on the way it throws in soy, super strong!Just a minute, going downstairs to look at the rest of my stash.......Okay, I'm back! Herbal: Elements Manuka Lavender, a slightly sweet lavender that is wonderful, and SC Aveda type Sapmoss. Fresh, Candlewic's Spa and SC The Thymes "Eucalyptus" dupe. This is a soapy fresh scent, not very eucalyptusy?? scent! Citrus: BB Energy, Ky Mandarin Spice, SC Citron and Fugue, and Moonworks Spirit of Avalon, a lime/musk scent that is unusual and reminds me of Bay Rum without the spice. I think I forgot SC's Green Clover and Aloe type, a grassy fresh scent, and I know Peak's carries this as well! Oh, and Lonestar has a great straight Lavender, and Sage and Citrus dupe! BG and Peak's Lavender is a soapy one, and I have alot of friends that prefer those, but LS Lavender is more true to my nose! Just thinking, the men I know do seem to prefer the "soapy" lavender. Sorry this was so long & rambling, HTH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Clean/fresh scents: Peaks' Ocean, with or without a touch of their Freesia, the Freesia does not make it floral at all. Peak's Cool Citrus Basil, very fresh. Moonworks Celestial Sea, the best of the Cactus & Sea Salt types, you can smell the driftwood. Peak's Black Canyon is a great scent, but does have some musk in the background. I would only put about .2 oz per pound of soap based on the way it throws in soy, super strong!Just a minute, going downstairs to look at the rest of my stash.......Okay, I'm back! Herbal: Elements Manuka Lavender, a slightly sweet lavender that is wonderful, and SC Aveda type Sapmoss. Fresh, Candlewic's Spa and SC The Thymes "Eucalyptus" dupe. This is a soapy fresh scent, not very eucalyptusy?? scent! Citrus: BB Energy, Ky Mandarin Spice, SC Citron and Fugue, and Moonworks Spirit of Avalon, a lime/musk scent that is unusual and reminds me of Bay Rum without the spice. I think I forgot SC's Green Clover and Aloe type, a grassy fresh scent, and I know Peak's carries this as well! Oh, and Lonestar has a great straight Lavender, and Sage and Citrus dupe! BG and Peak's Lavender is a soapy one, and I have alot of friends that prefer those, but LS Lavender is more true to my nose! Just thinking, the men I know do seem to prefer the "soapy" lavender. Sorry this was so long & rambling, HTH!!Thanks! That does help with finding an FO but not so much with my bank acct... :laugh2:I want to get samples of ALL of them now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have to pipe in for bay rum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 My hubby's faves are:bay rum and limegreen irish tweedblack irishspirit of avalon (from moonworks...yummy! lime with white musk, so wonderful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie1091 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 When you order Spirit of Avalon from Moonworks, try Enchanted Spice. I use it for soap. Men love it. Women, too. I have had men order anywhere from 3 to 8 bars of it at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 When you order Spirit of Avalon from Moonworks, try Enchanted Spice. I use it for soap. Men love it. Women, too. I have had men order anywhere from 3 to 8 bars of it at a time.Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to give that one a try, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkie68 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Backwoods' Black Irish. YUM. It's my husband's favorite. I like NG's Cucumber Wasabi Cilantro, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) I did an aloe cucumber blend my hubs has been raving over! he likes Vanilla Sandalwood too. Also, Hinoki wood from MMS is good but VERY strong Edited May 24, 2010 by LuminousBoutique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Backwoods' Black Irish. YUM. It's my husband's favorite. I like NG's Cucumber Wasabi Cilantro, too.I bought some of this off the classies. It is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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