I doubt it...Or at least I doubt you can smell it. People are more likely to buy something if it has a story attached to it. U.S. Grant's story is as good as any, I guess.
Hey, hey, hey!!!! You have to give @Bama Samurai his due....The Veg is an iconic legend thats been winning shaver's faces and hearts since before 'self shaving became popular....I think maybe Bama is pretty astute in this statement here...
Unless it reacts badly to your skin chemistry and you wind up smelling like you've rolled in cat urine. ...And for those new to the wet shaving thing, I'm not kidding. Lilac Vegetal chooses the wearer, not the other way around.
There is no single best AS. It is a matter of preference and every wet shaver has their own favourite AS or ASB scent. For me that best changes daily, usually more influenced by whim or fancy. Today my favourite will be Nivea Sensitive ASB. Tomorrow it will be something else. It will just depend on which way the wind is blowing and phase of the moon. Good luck with your quest. Actually, it would be kind of neat if there was a single best AS. Imagine...