Poll: Help choose Benton Clay's December scent! [Archive]

BentonClay

11-15-2010, 08:11 AM

We've had good feedback to date on our Lavender and Lime-Bergamot shaving soaps. What should our next scent be? Take the poll at the top of this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=177022) and you will be eligible to receive one of 24 free sample pucks of the new scent, recipients to be chosen at random from the poll entries. (Please PM your email address to indicate interest in the draw.)

DamnFineBob

11-15-2010, 08:22 AM

The world is full of prretty, floral scents, but sometimes I want something more medicinal. Camphor!
Maybe camphor, eucalyptus and tea tree oil?

73mountaineer

11-15-2010, 08:36 AM

Almond is my vote, and seems seasonally appropriate as well :thumbup1:

- Steve :001_cool:

Masterkova

11-15-2010, 08:39 AM

Vetiver!!!

Something nice and dry along the lines of Lalique's Encre Noire would be amazing.

Munxcub

11-15-2010, 08:45 AM

Vetiver vote here. I would very much love a vetiver soap as I'm not much of a cream guy but digging some vetiver colognes. And if it smells anywhere as good as your other 2 flavours oh boy!

pezdaddy

11-15-2010, 08:49 AM

Vetiver for sure!

akokandy

11-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Definitely would be interested in a Vetiver soap.

kellicat

11-15-2010, 09:44 AM

I've nearly pulled the trigger three times for a Vetiver scent soap...this would make it much easier than buying! Thanks!

Derty

11-15-2010, 09:54 AM

Vetiver MMMMMmmmm....

KiltedShaver

11-15-2010, 10:33 AM

Most definitely Vetiver!

oversaturn

11-15-2010, 11:28 AM

Almond is a very apropriate scent for the season, but there is already a lot of almond scented shaving soaps.

Vetiver is a more unusual scent on shaving soaps and if it smells so good as your lavender soap, it's a winner! :thumbup: So vetiver gets my vote. :thumbup1:

Inked Daddy

11-15-2010, 12:31 PM

My bet is whatever you produce will be pretty darn good. I voted Almond.

13th Duke of Wymbourne

11-15-2010, 12:36 PM

Almond for me.

Delawareguy

11-15-2010, 12:49 PM

Almond!!!

breadstick

11-15-2010, 01:03 PM

Almond sounds good, but a potent, true pipe tobacco would be great for the winter. I found some pipe tobacco fragrance oil and mixed it with some brambleberry soap and really want it back.

mdevine

11-15-2010, 02:44 PM

Vetyver for me.

johnmrson

11-15-2010, 03:08 PM

Vetiver. It would be well suited to the current Northern Hemisphere season as well.

_MementoMori_

11-15-2010, 03:15 PM

I voted for vetiver as well. You just can't go wrong with it.

JJMontague

11-15-2010, 03:39 PM

I voted almond. There's some good ones out there, but I'd like to see your take on it!

kingfisher

11-15-2010, 05:45 PM

I'm in the minority, but I voted Orange. There's something about a citrus scent that just works for me. And for those who say citrus is a spring/summer scent, I'd remind them that oranges come into season in the winter.

gull

11-15-2010, 05:50 PM

Come on people! Vote Mentol!

tomshort

11-15-2010, 07:10 PM

vetiver

PozzSka

11-16-2010, 08:28 AM

Dennard

11-16-2010, 08:34 AM

Another vote for vetiver.

gaj90027

11-16-2010, 01:25 PM

Yes - Vetiver!

auk1124

11-16-2010, 01:49 PM

Vetiver.

CaptainK

11-16-2010, 01:50 PM

Yeah, I love a good menthol soap - a great wake-up in the morning! :thumbup1:

And, while I've never tried vetiver, all the votes make me curious. (Well, some would say that I'm pretty curious even without the votes! :laugh:)

But, hands down - after trying TGQ's Cavendish Black, and knowing that there are many more exquisite pipe tobacco scents out there, my ultimate vote has got to be cast with breadstick's: a potent, true pipe tobacco would be wonderful! And, for those of you who've never tried a pipe tobacco soap (and, NO - Tabac's not it - I said pipe tobacco!) - you wouldn't be disappointed! :w00t:

BTW, breadstick: where did you find that pipe tobacco fragrance oil?

bananaman

11-16-2010, 02:23 PM

Almond for sure. One of my favourites.

The Last Chimney

11-16-2010, 02:26 PM

...

Where's the "all of the above" option?

EDIT: Oh wait, I can just check all of them! :thumbup:

breadstick

11-16-2010, 05:22 PM

BTW, breadstick: where did you find that pipe tobacco fragrance oil?

I got it at a shop down in the next town over from my house. They have a website and are happy to ship anything to you. It's labeled as a scented oil but I tested it on my face before adding it to my soap and it worked out amazingly. It also works well in a scented oil burner. My face and my house smelled amazing.

https://daveshomebrewgourmet.pinnaclecart.com/index.php?pcsid=qg933mmbe6gi6g0thg3if83380&

Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with this company other than being a customer.

aaronjw124

11-16-2010, 11:53 PM

How about a balsam pine scent with a cooling affect.? A frosted pine, of sorts? Seems appropriate for the holidays and cooler months!

Aaron :001_smile

Mr. Styptic

11-17-2010, 09:20 AM

Here's another vote for a strong pipe tobacco scent! (Fingers crossed for luck.) Second choice, vetiver. Plenty of almond soaps already on the market.

KiltedShaver

11-17-2010, 09:42 AM

How about a balsam pine scent with a cooling affect.? A frosted pine, of sorts? Seems appropriate for the holidays and cooler months!

Aaron :001_smile

Oooooh!! that sounds awesome.:thumbup1:

73mountaineer

11-17-2010, 12:43 PM

How about a balsam pine scent with a cooling affect.? A frosted pine, of sorts? Seems appropriate for the holidays and cooler months!

Aaron :001_smile

+2! Change my vote! :biggrin1: Frosted Pine, it's even already got a name!:thumbup1: Maybe with a little mint thrown in? Balsam, peppermint, menthol...good combo?

- Steve :001_cool:

Snargle

11-17-2010, 12:49 PM

Vetiver would be awesome!

FL shaver

11-17-2010, 09:09 PM

Vetiver. I've just been sampling a variety of vetiver colognes and EDTs lately, trying to find out exactly what vetiver is and is supposed to smelll like.

Second choice? Orange!

texbilly

11-17-2010, 09:12 PM

Vetiver!!!

Something nice and dry along the lines of Lalique's Encre Noire would be amazing.

Exactly! :thumbup1:

BentonClay

11-22-2010, 08:31 AM

Thanks for the votes and comments to date! So far there is a clear mandate for Vetiver! With twice as many votes as the next contender, Almond. Poll remains open until Nov. 30, names to be drawn Dec. 1.

Munxcub

11-22-2010, 08:35 AM

Looking forward to it! :001_smile

Mitsimonsta

11-22-2010, 07:41 PM

Vetiver should be excellent. Love the non-so-common scents.

CaptainK

11-23-2010, 07:03 PM

Vetiver should be excellent. Love the non-so-common scents.
People keep telling me I have non-so-common scents - or, something like that. :blink:

Dude123

11-23-2010, 08:28 PM

Orange for me. I just realized that these guys are near to me, I fish near them all the time. very interesting

Mitsimonsta

11-24-2010, 06:17 AM

People keep telling me I have non-so-common scents - or, something like that. :blink:

It was about 1am local time when I posted that.... :tongue_sm

BentonClay

12-01-2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks to all who answered the poll. I have decided that rather than drawing 25 winners, everyone who has responded to date will receive a sample. The poll remains open (as I do not have the power to close a thread); however, only those who responded to date will be able to receive samples.

So, to those who responded: "Congratulations!" Please send your email address, screen name, real name and shipping details to dave [at] bentonclay.com. In your email please remind me which scent family you voted for as that is the sample you will receive. I will be making up these samples over the Christmas holidays and sending them early in January.

Note: Vetiver is the clear winner; however, it will not be December's scent as I have learned that Vetiver is hard to get right. So I'll need more time. I'd love to hear more impressions of what people think of as Vetiver, since it is most commonly used in blends, or as a fixitive. When you think of vetiver, are you thinking of the raw, uncut, in-your-face scent of pure, unadulterated, natural vetiver? Are you thinking of another brand, an interpretation as it were, with Vetiver in the name? What is vetiver to you?

I already have an opinion as I have been sniffing various Vetiver fragrance oils and essential oils for the past two weeks, but would love to know yours!

gaj90027

12-01-2010, 10:58 AM

I'm a little confused by your instructions on how to claim my sample.

For those of us who voted for vetiver you state that you are not offering samples of vetiver yet (until you get the scent right).

In my emial to you should I just indicate that I voted for vetiver and then select another scent family for my free sample or do I just need to wait until you have vetiver available before I get my sample?

No worries either way, just need some clarification.

Thanks again for doing this!!! :thumbup1:

gaj90027

12-01-2010, 11:01 AM

I already have an opinion as I have been sniffing various Vetiver fragrance oils and essential oils for the past two weeks, but would love to know yours!

When I voted for Vetiver I had a vetiver blend in mind, preferably vetiver and citrus similar to guerlain vetiver.

I tried raw and in your face vetiver with the cyril salter shave cream and it really wasn't a pleasant experience for me :lol:

BentonClay

12-01-2010, 11:04 AM

I'm a little confused by your instructions on how to claim my sample...for those of us who voted for vetiver you state that you are not offering samples of vetiver yet (until you get the scent right).
Clarification - yes, everyone who voted vetiver will be receiving vetiver samples for evaluation but I won't be able to offer the product for sale in Dec. as originally hoped. Sorry for any confusion.

Snargle

12-01-2010, 11:11 AM

I'd be very interested in something along the line of L'Occitane Vetyver...an earthy, spicy, woody interpretation.

I'd love to hear more impressions of what people think of as Vetiver, since it is most commonly used in blends, or as a fixitive. When you think of vetiver, are you thinking of the raw, uncut, in-your-face scent of pure, unadulterated, natural vetiver? Are you thinking of another brand, an interpretation as it were, with Vetiver in the name? What is vetiver to you?

gaj90027

12-01-2010, 11:31 AM

I'd be very interested in something along the line of L'Occitane Vetyver...an earthy, spicy, woody interpretation.

This sounds good to me as well.

KiltedShaver

12-02-2010, 07:24 AM

i'd be very interested in something along the line of l'occitane vetyver...an earthy, spicy, woody interpretation.

+1

Munxcub

01-06-2011, 12:15 PM

Hey Dave, what's the latest on this? I'm itching for a new awesome smelling soap... :thumbup:

BentonClay

01-06-2011, 01:06 PM

Hey Dave, what's the latest on this? I'm itching for a new awesome smelling soap... :thumbup:

Chris, as promised I did some 'playing' during the holidays and am almost ready to send out the results. This should happen within the next 3 or 4 days.
Thanks for the inquiry by the way, and for the recent mentions too. Much appreciated.

Munxcub

01-10-2011, 07:42 AM

Chris, as promised I did some 'playing' during the holidays and am almost ready to send out the results. This should happen within the next 3 or 4 days.
Thanks for the inquiry by the way, and for the recent mentions too. Much appreciated.

Excellent, I can't wait! :w00t:

shaveBandito

01-11-2011, 11:33 AM

Hex

01-12-2011, 04:14 AM

Just saw this post - and I like the combination of vetiver/sandalwood - even if it increases the price, it would be very much worth it IMHO. That would certainly also add to the "woodiness". Looking forward to your decision.

+1 me too.

I just saw this poll and being a newbie to vetiver, voted for it.
Based upon other recommendations, I have an unopened Salter vetiver awaiting my brush and now I am thinking about dropping out of the MWF for January group so I can try it.

I had no idea that there were so many variations of Vetiver.

I have a small tube of TOBS, Jermyn Sensitive balm that I had been told has a Vetiver scent. I like it and am eager to try others.

Looking forward to your version.

auk1124

01-18-2011, 05:13 PM

I received my sample of Vetiver today and I look forward to trying it tomorrow. Many thanks for the generous sample!

Snargle

01-18-2011, 05:45 PM

Received my sample today, also. A very generous sample at that...should be plenty to give it a thorough testing...probably a dozen shaves or more.

Initial sniffing was very nice, but reserving judgment until it's lathered up. I've got a good feeling about this one! :001_cool:

Mohillian

01-18-2011, 07:55 PM

Stuff is wonderful! Could not wait to whip it in to shape and see what it had and wow, when does it go on sale?

My wife loved the scent too.

tomshort

01-19-2011, 06:36 AM

received my sample today, Only had time to open it and get that initial sniff. Love the scent and cant wait to lather some up Thanks for the great sample

73mountaineer

01-19-2011, 06:49 AM

My sample arrived yesterday too! I gave it a test lather yesterday evening; smelled great, and lathered up very nicely - I think it's a winner! :thumbup1:

Didn't use it this morning as I already had an appointment with TOBS Mr. Taylor for my birthday shave, but I will be trying the Benton Clay sample in the next day or so.

Thanks again to Benton Clay for this generous gift!!

Munxcub

01-19-2011, 07:31 AM

ctkelly started a thread in the soap forum about the samples.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=186120

Had a go at the Vetiver Paradisi this morning. Excellent. Excellent smell, performance. Love it. Going to need to find somewhere to store soap as I haven't been able to pick a favourite yet, and will have to get them all.

KiltedShaver

01-20-2011, 07:12 AM

Received my samples two days ago, and used the Vetiver Paradisi yesterday morning. Provided a very good shave, and the smell is great! Good blend of vetiver and citrus! Well done Benton Clay, well done!

oversaturn

01-20-2011, 07:28 AM

The samples have arrived to Portugal! Thank you very much for your generous offer!

kingfisher

01-23-2011, 11:49 AM

Got my sample. Thanks, Benton Clay.

As others have mentioned, this is a nice soap. Only one use so far, but I got a great lather with it and I love the scent. Scent is not overpowering. Very nice citrus with the vetiver below. Two thumbs up!

After I've had 7 or more shaves from this stuff I'll try to remember to post a review.