AoS stinks

**Vlad** · 08-20-2010, 05:06 PM

I finally got my hands on a second-hand puck of the fabled AoS soap, sandalwood no less. I don't like it--it just smells bad. The lather didn't 'explode' for me, but it was dense and slick like MWF. Very nice shave. But if I can't relish in the scent and if it doesn't make me surreptitiously sniff my brush when I walk into the bathroom later, there's something missing for me.

I can see why everybody is crazy about MWF. It's old-school, has an inoffensive smell, nice on the skin. But AoS? For that kind of cash, too? This is the ONLY soap I've used that I don't like!

**OldSaw** · 08-20-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm not a sandalwood fan either, but I have used the AOS lemon shave soap and loved every single shave.

**Ru4scuba?** · 08-20-2010, 05:51 PM

I would agree that if the scent doesn't fly for you...dont use it. But my AoS Lemon is the bomb and one of my best latherers!

**Chuck Norris** · 08-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I totally agree. I have tried Sandalwood and Lavender. I found Lavender to be no less funky. I even milled it and added about a gallon of EO to it and STILL couldn't overpower the wierd scent. Great performer, but not for me.

**xriley** · 08-21-2010, 05:01 AM

The AOS sandalwood scent has grown on me with use. I think the performance of the soap makes up for a lot.

**Hodari D.** · 08-21-2010, 05:03 AM

I agree with you...It stinks of wonderful wondeful tallowy goodness

AOS soaps are amazing!

**dklaiman** · 08-21-2010, 05:59 AM

I finally got my hands on a second-hand puck of the fabled AoS soap, sandalwood no less. I don't like it--it just smells bad. The lather didn't 'explode' for me, but it was dense and slick like MWF. Very nice shave. But if I can't relish in the scent and if it doesn't make me surreptitiously sniff my brush when I walk into the bathroom later, there's something missing for me.

I can see why everybody is crazy about MWF. It's old-school, has an inoffensive smell, nice on the skin. But AoS? For that kind of cash, too? This is the ONLY soap I've used that I don't like!

Am I missing something, Vlad? Did you already buy more soap?

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=163091

**Vlad** · 08-21-2010, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by dklaiman

Am I missing something, Vlad? Did you already buy more soap?

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=163091

No, I got the AoS puck before that, and it was a trade anyway. Trades don't count.

**DE Shaver** · 08-21-2010, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Vlad

No, I got the AoS puck before that, and it was a trade anyway. Trades don't count.

Sure they don't.

**The Last Chimney** · 08-21-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Vlad

No, I got the AoS puck before that, and it was a trade anyway. Trades don't count.

To avoid having to explain yourself every time you post anything, you should just update your sig to read "This puck, pack or parfum is a pre-Prohibition purchase", or something along those lines.