TSD purchase, and question about "manly" scents

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by priest2705, Oct 27, 2014.

  1. priest2705

    priest2705 Well-Known Member

    New to wet shaving, and I just ordered a couple of soaps from TSD, including the pumpkin one, which in excited to try.
    I wanted to know what others like I'm terms of soaps, as well as any ideas on scents such as leather, sandalwood, woodsy, musky. For comparison, I use Dolce&Gabbana cologne, love Fahrenheit, Jean Paul Gaultier, etc
     
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  2. swarden43

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

    All from. TSD I have and like that may meet your needs:

    Cedarwood
    English Fern
    Leather
    Sandalwood
    Egyptian Spice
    Blue Juniper
     
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  3. priest2705

    priest2705 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, that's just what I was looking for
     
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  4. ARGH

    ARGH Well-Known Member

    Bay rum. Lime.

    Barrister and Mann Seville
     
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  5. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    When I was new to wet shaving I was only interested in sandalwood. Eventually after buying some samplers (soaps/creams) I warmed up to some of the other scents you mentioned (leather, woodsy, musk) but still wasn't too interested in floral or fruity scents. As more time passed (and I sampled more product) I found myself being drawn to many scents that I previously had no interest in.
    If you read members' daily shaves (SOS forum) you'll see some will stick to just a few while others will use a wide variety. Many of the vendors (TSD included) offer sample sizes which is a great low cost way to experiment.
    There's quite a few products out there that are similar to the ones you mentioned and Steve has already noted some excellent choices from TSD (and you can get sample sizes). I might also add Truefitt & Hill Grafton and Truefill & Hill Trafalgar.
     
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  6. priest2705

    priest2705 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone. I can already see that I'm gonna be doing right much ordering
     
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  7. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Any tsd soap that smells similar to tobs avocado cream? Or any soap out there that is similar?
     
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  8. Shotwell

    Shotwell Well-Known Member

    +1 for the Blue Juniper
     
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  9. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    TSD Barbershop would also be a good route to go too. I also love Mike's Barbershop.
     
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  10. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    +10 on Egyptian Spice. One of my favorite TSD scents!
     
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    TSD Barber Shoppe style is pleasing to me.
     
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  12. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    Bay Rum
    Old Spice
    Florida Water
    Bourbon Vanilla
     
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  13. Jasman

    Jasman Well-Known Member

    Cedarwood
    Fresh Dirt (patchouli warning)
    Gunpowder
    Indonesian Teakwood
    Jasmine*
    Oakmoss Sandalwood
    Tabac Type
    Yves Saint Laurent L'homme type

    *Allegedly worn by Middle Eastern/Persian warriors of antiquity to overcome the scent of blood, plus fragrance is only really 'masculine' or 'feminine' if you associate it that way. Jasmine Sambac (Arabian Jasmine) is generally much more 'masculine' than Jasmine Grandiflorium, by common perception.
     
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  14. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

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    Bay Rum and Old Spice would be my top two choices.
     
  15. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    :happy097:
     
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  16. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    Tabac
    Tabac
    Tabac

    Oh yeah,

    Tabac like. :D
     
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  17. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Just ordered lavender rose. And the pumpkin harvest.
     
  18. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    Bay Rum
    Sandalwood
    Rosemary and Cedarwood
    Eucalyptus
     
  19. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    +10
     
  20. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Scents that I adore:

    Sandalwood Rose
    Bay Rum (not the traditional one)
    Jasmine
    Vanilla Sandalwood
    Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
     

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