“To SET” or “Not to SET” That is my question.

My experience is there cultural elements to this debate as well, EU love sets for example

Because of the regulations on importing aftershaves from the United States, it is difficult to obtain soap sets at reasonable prices in the EU / United Kingdom.
There are a few websites that import shaving soaps and splashes from the United States, but they are rather pricey. Barrister and Mann aftershaves, for example, cost $29 each plus shipping.

My experience is there cultural elements to this debate as well, EU love sets for example

Because of the regulations on importing aftershaves from the United States, it is difficult to obtain soap sets at reasonable prices in the EU / United Kingdom.
There are a few websites that import shaving soaps and splashes from the United States, but they are rather pricey. Barrister and Mann aftershaves, for example, cost $29 each plus shipping.

Your money is better spent purchasing a gorgeous frag from the EU.

I do like to pair my soap scent to the aftershave splash and/or cologne. When exact matches are unavailable, I find something in the same group (citrus, floral, etc.). I only pair my favorites and do not purchase a product because it sells as a matched "set". I know what I like and do not let vendors sway my decisions with price deals or opinions.

I have substantially more aftershaves than soaps, but it could be because I'll use up an aftershave faster than a soap because of my shaving habits.

I have substantially more aftershaves than soaps, but it could be because I'll use up an aftershave faster than a soap because of my shaving habits.

I have substantially more aftershaves than soaps, but it could be because I'll use up an aftershave faster than a soap because of my shaving habits.

meaning I'll usually not buy an entire set.

I have substantially more aftershaves than soaps, but it could be because I'll use up an aftershave faster than a soap because of my shaving habits.

meaning I'll usually not buy an entire set. 

Couldn't figure how you had more aftershaves than soaps if you used them quicker

meaning I'll usually not buy an entire set. 

Couldn't figure how you had more aftershaves than soaps if you used them quicker 

that's why I have more aftershaves.

it's like a 3:1 ratio for me..probably about 80ish aftershaves to 25-30ish soaps.