Did Williams shave soap always smell like lemon?

II know that this sounds like an odd question to ask, but I'm writing a scene in which a boy watches his father shave. The story takes place in 1987-90, and want to be accurate with the description. HAS to be Williams...lol. If not lemon, can you describe the scent? Thanks!

Donnchadh_Sempill said:

II know that this sounds like an odd question to ask, but I'm writing a scene in which a boy watches his father shave. The story takes place in 1987-90, and want to be accurate with the description. HAS to be Williams...lol. If not lemon, can you describe the scent? Thanks!

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I'm a long-time Williams user, and I've always characterized its fragrance as just "soap" -- sort of like Murphy Oil Soap some days (sidebar for discussion: anyone ever use Murphy Oil Soap for shaving? )

I suppose it is lemony...now that I think of it, it seems to vary from time to time..?? In any event, IMHO it's pleasant.

I've seen a wide range of descriptors from WMS lovers/haters here...they will be chiming in soon.

In that period I think so: citronella might be more precise. Earlier there were some rose-scented versions.

Thanks, guys!

It's smelled the same as long as I can remember. Even when my Dad used/ uses it.

mblakele said:

In that period I think so: citronella might be more precise. Earlier there were some rose-scented versions.

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Agree

For what it is worth, this is what I received from the company, as to the scent profile of Williams:

Top Note: Sharp Fresh Citrusy Lemon
Middle Note: blend of Spices and Herbs
Bottom Note: Warm Woody Cedar

Thanks for the help guys!