Let's Chat about Lavender

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by Salty Belle, Jun 6, 2016.

  1. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Among other new scents, I'm tinkering with a lavender/woodsy blend. My experience is that folks either love or hate lavender...I'm one who loves it in blends as it can be something really special when you combine the right notes in the right proportions. What say you shavers? Weigh in here:)
     
  2. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    Lavender is supposed to be a scent that helps you fall asleep faster. Might be good for those that shave at night before going to bed.
     
  3. swarden43

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

  4. ARGH

    ARGH Well-Known Member

    Fan. Some great soaps out there in lavender.
     
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  5. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    The only thing I have that I consider heavy with Lavender is Mike's Barbershop. I like it, but don't love it.
     
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  6. Jasman

    Jasman Well-Known Member

    Lavender can range from fairly 'sweet' to fairly 'green' in character. Which do you expect to use in a woodsy blend, Kathleen?
     
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  7. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Lavender-scented shaving soaps, bath soaps, aftershaves, etc help me a lot because I'm EXTREMELY nervous.
     
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  8. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I like it , I've tried a lavender sage combo that didn't seem to pair well. The other was an all lavender scent and I love smelling it!
     
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  9. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    I'm a fan. I like darker versions like B&M Lavanille, but I'm interested in other takes as well.


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  10. jmaier

    jmaier Well-Known Member

    I'm definitely a fan. CB's Menage a Lavande is one of my go-to soaps for a calm evening shave. It also reminds me of fond memories spent eating lavender ice cream in the lavender fields outside of Seattle.

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  11. Bussemand

    Bussemand Well-Known Member

    I used to think that the only use for lavender was in horrible hand soaps and grandmas pot-pourris :p
    I love it in L'occitane - L'occitan, which I guess is a woody lavender
     
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  12. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I'm also a fan.
    Ever had lavender sugar cookies? That there's a little bit of heaven.
     
  13. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    I love lavender. Have 5 or 6 lavender soaps.
     
  14. whiteboy_cannon

    whiteboy_cannon Well-Known Member

    I have a lavender allergy, so my thoughts on it are obvious

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  15. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    I'm using True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, officinalis, vera) commonly known as English Lavender. It's a bit green, a bit sweet and a bit camphorous, but not unpleasantly so. I am loving the way the blend is shaping up and will probably soap it later this week or next. Have to get some restock batches done first.
     
  16. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    When I sold bath soaps locally, Lavender soap always outsold everything else.
     
  17. swarden43

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

    I've had lavender chocolate. I wasn't impressed.
     
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  18. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Beautiful photo...how would I love to be there right now. It's 109 in my little part of The Valley of the Sun today!
     
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  19. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I like lavender.
     
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  20. IDuck

    IDuck Well-Known Member

    not a fan of lavender... for whatever reason it is a "elderly" scent to me
     
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