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.

**Vlad** · 08-21-2010, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by The Last Chimney

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.

**AJMiami** · 08-21-2010, 10:32 AM

I'm with you...I couldn't deal with the AoS Sandalwood scent...it smelled like clay..

I would like to try either the lemon or unscented, but concerned about the clay scent

**Topgumby** · 08-21-2010, 10:35 AM

I'm a Sandalwood fan. I'm going to have to try this stuff.

**Vlad** · 08-21-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Topgumby

I'm a Sandalwood fan. I'm going to have to try this stuff.

It doesn't smell like sandalwood, or anything trying to be sandalwood. It smells like rendered beef fat, I guess.

**Xezmer** · 08-21-2010, 10:44 AM

I only know sandalwood to smell like AoS. It's a shame I claimed it my favorite scent because every sandalwood after that was a disappointment. I swear by AoS sandalwood.

Perhaps the pucks aren't as much of an olfactory sensation as the creams? I was planning on treating myself to a set or puck this November for my birthday. And their balm is just awesome IMO.

If you want to get that puck off your hands in a trade, shoot me a PM. I love the stuff.

**sproosemoose** · 08-21-2010, 11:16 AM

I smelled it at the AOS store - I agree it didn't smell good. I ended up with the AOS Lemon Cream - it smells good, but I don't think it's that great for lathering.

**Iakona** · 08-21-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by AJMiami

I'm with you...I couldn't deal with the AoS Sandalwood scent...it smelled like clay..

I would like to try either the lemon or unscented, but concerned about the clay scent

Lemon smells pretty much the same as the sandalwood to me - just toned down and much more tolerable. Yet still the same stinky base.

**guenron** · 08-21-2010, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Vlad

It doesn't smell like sandalwood, or anything trying to be sandalwood. It smells like rendered beef fat, I guess.

Mmmmmm! Tallow!!!!

**ChrisS86** · 08-21-2010, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by guenron

Mmmmmm! Tallow!!!!

I actually like the scent of the sandalwood soap more than the cream, probably because of that reason. Same goes for the AOS lemon and lavender soaps.

**Rudy Vey** · 08-21-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Vlad

It doesn't smell like sandalwood, or anything trying to be sandalwood. It smells like rendered beef fat, I guess.

Interesting, mine is the same. I traded it from BST and it surely does not smell like Sandalwood at all. Their cream surely does smell very good, but the soap, nah.
I also have the Lavender and it smells great. Maybe there was a bad batch of the sandalwood once. My other sandalwood products, soaps or creams do smell like the real thing.