Need opinions on TSD scents

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by gwsmallwood, Apr 22, 2016.

  1. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I haven't picked up any TSD products yet, and I'm thinking about placing an order for some Witch Hazel soon. Since it isn't available in samples, I'd like to get some opinions on scents from some folks who have used TSD products.

    Some of my favorite (and least favorite) scents are listed below. Based on those lists, what would you recommend? Obviously, @Queen of Blades will have extra weight added to her input...

    Like:
    -Green Irish Tweed (GIT) and related scents. I have a bunch of different takes, and I enjoy them all.
    -Aventus. I have a couple of soap clones, and I really like this one as well.
    -Sandalwoods. I typically enjoy them most when mixed into something else, like with Bourbon Jungle.
    -Clubman Original

    Don't care for
    -Juniper
    -Pine
    -Bay Rums
    -Citronella
    -Mint
    -Tobacco

    Thanks,
     
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  2. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    Bourbon Vanilla came to mind first.

    After reading the notes for Aventus, Oakmoss Sandalwood came to mind. Not because it's similar, though. Just, you said Sandalwood and Oakmoss is one of Aventus's notes.
     
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  3. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I do like the Oakmoss too. I have a Ginger's Garden Oakmoss soap that I picked up in a PIF that I enjoy. Thanks.
     
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  4. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Yup, the Oakmoss Sandalwood is nice.
    Sounds like you would like English Fern, as well.
    I'm a big fan of JoAnna's Cedar Wood, too.
     
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  5. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Maybe I'll pick up some cologne samples along with the Witch Hazel. I can't pick up any soap or aftershave yet. I'm on sabbatical this year. The Witch Hazel is an exception because it treats my folliculitis, which I struggle with even when I don't shave. But cologne isn't shaving related...
     
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  6. White731

    White731 Well-Known Member

    Burmese Woods is really nice.
     
  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    I thought that was a bit sweet, but that's why I really hesitate on suggesting scents - every person is so unique on likes/dislikes.
     
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  8. White731

    White731 Well-Known Member

    So very true. :happy088:
     
  9. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Lime and mojito. But, you probably won't want the mojito as it has mint in it.
     
  10. gmaugie007

    gmaugie007 Well-Known Member

    i will second the "a bit sweet" on the burmese woods. i'll still use every last partical of it, though.

    both oakmoss sandalwood and cedarwood have been on my TSD "to try soon" list for a little while now ... as well as the various 'rose' scents
     
  11. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Love the rose scents!
     
  12. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I'll probably pass on that one. I'm not a fan of Stirling's Margarita's in the Arctic, and haven't been very enamored of any of the Lime scents I've tried thus far.
     
  13. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    Oakmoss Sandalwood is a very nice scent, but is on the sweet side of Sandalwoods IMO.

    My favorite TSD scent so far has been Polynesian Red, a wonderful fruity type of scent.
     
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  14. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    As others have said, English Fern is a good one. It's a pretty classic Fougère scent.
     
  15. gregkw1

    gregkw1 Well-Known Member

    I make my own witch-hazel I go to the health food store buy some essential oils an experiment.... now I don't want to take away from TSD so I will probably be ordering some of your soaps very soon
     
  16. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    TSD Bourbon Vanilla is a winner! I like the Egyptian Spice as well.
     
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  17. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Oakmoss/Sandalwood would likely suit you. I really enjoy the TSD iteration of "Barber Shoppe" very much also.
     
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  18. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Powdery, lemony, or lavender? Those are the primary notes I get from the Barbershops I've tried so far.
     
  19. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Not lemony....I am really bad at this...powdery/lavender goodness!
     
  20. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Ever tried Mike's or Stirling? Is it close to either of those?
     

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