About the British Leather-"just leather"(your words) works for me . On Hipster, I have an issue with grapefruit, due to a health issue. From what I know, grapefruit CONSUMPTION is a problem, however I must say I'd have to check with my neurologist about using it on the skin.
Discussing Tuscany reminded me that it had not been out for a while. Gave the shave soap and AS a whirl yesterday. The Lovely Mrs Headroom commented "wow, I really like that". For anyone still in 'the wild' give that one a trial on aisle 12. I got a few sample AS's on my recent order. I have similar reactions to those of Andrew. Haverford to me comes across as a nice 'clean' vanilla-tobacco that does not ring of ashtrays. I'm gonna take the test drive, but its probably not my style. If you are a tobacco - vanilla fan, yeah you need it. Hipster surprised me as well. Pleasant, but maybe a little more dress up/formal than I am normally. Further evaluation required. I have Sandalwood SS (which I like) and figured I'd try the AS. I think that one has to get a good test to see if it moves forward in the aftershave lineup. I also got Pharaoh's Dreamsicle. Nice, but hard to beat Glacial Lemony Orange or Satsuma if I want orangey citrus. The musk is a nice touch. Got Stirling One and Stirling Green bath soaps. Oooooh, now I regret not grabbing some of the aftershaves from the Black Friday runs. Be well!
Ohhhh...I made that connection from the description(Oud)....perhaps googling Agar would solve the issue.
Could Haverford be the "New Gentleman"? I'd say almost, but isn't there supposed to be a chocolaty sense to H? That isn't in Gentleman.
I think Gentlemen was the one that prompted The Lovely Mrs Headroom to ask if I was going to shave or lick the ashtrays. I know some folks like it, but it went for a ride in the frankensoap bin here. There was not that reaction on Haverford. More like a sweet vanilla pipe tobacco. Not smoked yet. Not sure about chocolate. I'd venture to say Gentlemen fans might add, but won't jump ship for Haverford.
I didn't get any chocolate scent from Haverford, but the soap is dark brown in color and when lathered it resembles chocolate ice cream. Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
SOTD February 12, 2019 Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams Letter S Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Razor: PAL Adjustable Brush: JR #142 black badger Soap: Stirling Piacenza Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Piacenza aftershave Terrific shave with Piacenza today. Really enjoy this scent. Have a great day!
li'l brudder brush ready to go to work for me tomorrow . Next soap will be Spice(with Spice A.S.)-set for the beginning of next week. I need to cut back on the A.S. a bit next time-maybe just slap it on(like Jack Palance did in his ad for Skin Bracer)instead of massage it in.
I only tried the Gentleman A.S. Nice smell, no ashtray sensation(perhaps the latter comes out more in the soap-although I shouldn't comment, as I have yet to try the soap.)
It's a grocery chain with an interesting and fascinating history. But others can explain better than I can. I first heard about it from @wristwatchb-he was(and still is)teasing me about it.
Haverford is actually quite different than Stirling Gentleman in my opinion. Gentleman still ranks as my all-time favorite, Haverford is a nice addition with some similar scents.
