Soap idea

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by gorgo2, Mar 17, 2020.

  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Something obscure that probably only appeals to me, but with Halloween in six months I was thinking a line of scented soaps based on the classic black and white monster movies would be cool. At least there's a lot of possibilites.

    Boris (or maybe Victor): something with that petrichor/ozone note, suggesting electricity. And rot (kidding). Vetiver, maybe.

    Bela (or Vlad): smoky and deep...Lugosi reportedly like cigars...with leather and blood orange. Imagining something like Oland and Special Reserve and...something else.

    Lon Jr (or Talbot): a woody mossy chypere. Animal.

    Imhotep/Kharis: easy one, dry oriental spiceiness.

    Griffin: brightly fruity, as the Invisible Man was straight up insane, but an interesting guy.

    Erik (Phantom): classy florals with an undercurrent of something really green, almost dank (dungeons). Or maybe a leather base, I dunno.

    Creech: aqueous and also green. Think of a river in the Amazon jungle.

    Silly but I'd buy 'em.
     
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  2. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Since I'm a Halloween baby, I'd buy them too.
     
  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Got any suggestions for different mixes suggesting different characters?
     
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  4. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Autumn: blend of earthy, slightly sweet notes suggesting fallen leaves, plus pumpkin (not spice), and a dash of menthol for that nip in the air.
     
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  5. BigMike

    BigMike Well-Known Member

    Squid ink is a food grade black dye. Just a thought.
     
  6. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Does it stain at all? Black lather would be bizarre.
     
  7. BigMike

    BigMike Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure - give it a try and let me know. ;)
     
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  8. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Can you send me a squid? I'm fresh out.
     
  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I know Humphrey's has a series of Halloween themed soaps that I'd like to try. Nevermore is the one that really stands out to me--interesting scent profile and cool name. Zombie Farts... not so much.

    I think Creech would be pretty boss! When I was a kid, my dad would wake me up so we could watch The Creature of the Black Lagoon movies on late night tv. Good times.
     
  10. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    Great old movie. I used to watch it too! The soap needs to have a hot stale water stench, with top notes of sea weed & slimy monster. Even higher notes of girl screaming.
     
  11. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    :happy102:
     
  12. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....



    'Zilla!

    I'll do this one in the form of a Haiku:

    Ocean. Smoke/ozone
    Blended in--hint of cherry
    Blossom weaved throughout.

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    Cue Blue Oyster Cult...
     
  13. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    The Mummy .....

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    Linen
    Musk
    Patchouli
    Cedar wood
    Blood orange
    Sage

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  14. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Nice...
     
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  15. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Also nice...very nice...
     
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  16. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Okay... I'd wear that--like, right now!
     
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  17. DesertTime

    DesertTime Well-Known Member

    Lagoon -- musky, peaty scent, like a lowland scotch with slight undertones of bullrush and cattail.
     
  18. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Better name! Nice blend of scents.
     
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  19. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    KONG: as musky foguere, like a huge sweaty beast strolling through the jungle, with vetiver and subtle florals at the top in honor of Fay Wray.

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  20. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    The King--patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, musk, and... plantain.

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