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Ordered LPV because I couldn't decide on the other 2.
Catie's Bubbles
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It's fairly new. Has been a soap of the moment on a number of the Facebook groups lately
I got Knee High to a Grape and Boucles Fruites today. Wonderful lather and get scents. The grape is my favorite of the two. Smells like Grape soda.
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The LPV is fantastic! It smells just like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. The performance is better than the recent batch of RR soaps and takes the top spot of my tried artisans. Bought 4 more today! Seriously can't wait
Interesting. It knocks out Tiki too, or have you tried Tiki?
Edit - I just went to Catiesbubbles webpage and it crashed Firefox, twice.
Could someone else try it as well?
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Bought two two tiki, scent was too light., lather was good but not as good. 10-15 swirls had a solid two pass with some to spare.
Plus his 8oz filled for $20 is one of the best deals for a French style soap I've ever seen
We're getting alot of inconsistent reports on the Tiki soaps for scent.
Some say it's strong, others very weak. My Tiki soaps were weak as well - 3 different scents. I'd say there's definitely batch variations going on.
You're right - 8oz filled is a hefty amount of soap. I'll give it a go sometime - or should say, add to the list - I'm soaped out.
Is that really what it smells like? I am officially sold.
Just received my LPV today. I ordered it in Monday and it arrived today all the way in Canada. They shipped it almost the moment I ordered it. Haven't lathered it yet but it smells amazing.
LPV is a great scent!
LPV - sounds like some military vehicle 
Which Catie soap is this popular LPV that you speak of?
Which Catie soap is this popular LPV that you speak of?
I have the LPV and Menta Terrosa. I've only used the MT so far, and my only complaint is that it's one of those soaps where you don't shave without lather. However, I've spoken to the manufacturer and he's recently revamped the soap base, which will probably address this issue. The MT scent is a very nice combination of peppermint, tea tree and patchouli; the latter two taking the edge off the mint scent. Personally, I like the scent of mint, but even so it can be a little overpowering. The LPV is also a great scent, very masculine.
I think part of the problem with Chris' scents is that all the French style soap names are all in french, which obscures the identification of the scent.
LPV = Le Piment de la Vie (Spice of Life)
I think part of the problem with Chris' scents is that all the French style soap names are all in french, which obscures the identification of the scent.
LPV = Le Piment de la Vie (Spice of Life)
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Thanks, it's been far too long since I took French.
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Used LPV for the first time today. Lathered up easily and was very slick and protective. Scent seems to last for a while without being overpowering. The post-shave feel is nice. Reminds me of MdC in that its not drying but its definitely not as moisturizing as say Tiki or Mike's. I would definitely recommend it.
I'm guessing that must be a weekend soap. Not sure I would want to stroll into work after using it!
I got a tub of the Santal. I've been a bit disappointed in two ways: First, the sandalwood scent is so faint, this soap could easily be called "unscented". Second: It wasn't very slick for me; did not have good glide at all.
I'm hoping this Santal is not a true representation of her line, because it does lather well, and the other scents sound interesting.
I'm hoping this Santal is not a true representation of her line, because it does lather well, and the other scents sound interesting.
It's a he. The company is named for his daughter. Its odd that the lather wasn't slick. I would try varying the amount of water you add
Ah so, thanks for the correction. And, yes, I plan on experimenting with it more - I'm sure that it will be slicker the next time.
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