#51

Merchant
St. Louis, MO
(10-31-2018, 01:08 AM)MaxP Wrote: I used Dirtyver this morning. I don’t think my face cares for the lanolin in it though my nose really likes the scent.

I’ll use it for the next week to gather more complete impressions
Black Velvet has no lanolin if that continues to be an issue.

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#52

Member
Seattle
Sorry, I have to jump in again with an endorsement of MdC Vetyver. I’ve been using it a lot, which is making its soap mates feel unwanted. Yesterday, I tried to buy another virtually unused tub on a BST but, fortunately (I think), someone else grabbed it first. It’s apparently available again (after an absence) on the MdC site, but I don’t even want to let myself visit. This is tremendous stuff.

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#53
(09-19-2018, 03:30 PM)Marko Wrote: I would list Declaration Grooming's collaboration soap with Chatillon Lux in La Quatrieme Ville as one of my favourite vetiver scents. Its still available at Top of the Chain. and its an awesome soap base

https://topofthechain.ca/product/shaving...ving-soap/

I have been shaving with La Quatrieme Ville and really like the scent. I was wondering what it has in it and, now, after reading this thread EUREKA. If you can lay your hands on a tub of this by all means do so.

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#54

Posting Freak
(11-04-2018, 02:54 AM)Southsider Wrote:
(09-19-2018, 03:30 PM)Marko Wrote: I would list Declaration Grooming's collaboration soap with Chatillon Lux in La Quatrieme Ville as one of my favourite vetiver scents.  Its still available at Top of the Chain. and its an awesome soap base

https://topofthechain.ca/product/shaving...ving-soap/

I have been shaving with La Quatrieme Ville and really like the scent.  I was wondering what it has in it and, now, after reading this thread EUREKA.  If you can lay your hands on a tub of this by all means do so.

Here is the stated scent profile: The smell of La Quatrième Ville seeks to recapture that time of refined character and ambitiousness. A refined, masculine smell brings back the bustle of Forest Park during the World’s Fair: the woods, attractions and waterfronts are reflected in the vetiver, cypress, incense, nagarmotha, violet leaf, benzoin, and cardamom. Its a little more complex than a straight up vetiver.

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#55
A few good vetiver scents:

Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver- one of my favorite veriver scents. Strong scent with a citrus background
B&M Vetiver Santal (discontinued)
Cattie's Bubbles 322- amazing pungent vetiver decay
CB Ruds Suds- vetiver & coffee, unique blend
Mike's Vetiver- natural vetiver scent

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#56

Vintage Razor Fan
Southwestern NY
(This post was last modified: 12-21-2018, 12:45 AM by Blade4vor.)
(12-12-2018, 06:12 AM)SHAVEWIZARD420 Wrote: A few good vetiver scents:

Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver- one of my favorite veriver scents. Strong scent with a citrus background
B&M Vetiver Santal (discontinued)
Cattie's Bubbles 322- amazing pungent vetiver decay
CB Ruds Suds- vetiver & coffee, unique blend
Mike's Vetiver- natural vetiver scent

I bought Barrister & Mann Vetyver Santal on sale as it was being phased out and discontinued.  It had been on my list at the time and being afraid I was going to miss out, I grabbed one off of Will's site.  I was new to Barrister and Mann shaving soaps(a late bloomer, so to speak  Big Grin ) and was very confused when the anticipated package arrived and I took my 1st sniff.  All I smelled was lemon.  What?  I went back to the website and sure enough the scent description said: "We blended a healthy dose of lemon essential oil with Haitian vetiver and elegant, creamy New Caledonia sandalwood absolute to create a light, clean, fresh vetiver scent... "  Ah, lemon.  But, it all worked out OK, because each of the essential oils revealed themselves, in turn,  throughout the shave!  This was a first for me in scents, so I was very happy with this purchase.  I still have some of this soap and enjoy using it every time.

Mike's Vetiver was my first vetiver soap and the one that started my love for the scent.  I also have Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver and thoroughly enjoy that one too.

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#57

Merchant
St. Louis, MO
(10-14-2018, 10:25 PM)dominicr Wrote: The soap is now available. However, due to a special agreement you won't see it on our website.
If you want some, go here and put JFH/Black Velvet in the notes on your order.
http://blacktierazorcompany.com/an-affai...-series-v/
We consider DFS a special connection to our customers and appreciate the love.

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This is no longer the case. Black Velvet is AVAILABLE. Black pepper & vetiver = awesomeness.

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#58
(12-18-2018, 05:34 AM)Blade4vor Wrote:
(12-12-2018, 06:12 AM)SHAVEWIZARD420 Wrote: A few good vetiver scents:

Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver- one of my favorite veriver scents. Strong scent with a citrus background
B&M Vetiver Santal (discontinued)
Cattie's Bubbles 322- amazing pungent vetiver decay
CB Ruds Suds- vetiver & coffee, unique blend
Mike's Vetiver- natural vetiver scent

I bought Barrister & Mann Vetyver Santal on sale as it was being phased out and discontinued.  It had been on my list at the time and being afraid I was going to miss out, I grabbed one off of Will's site.  I was new to Barrister and Mann shaving soaps(a late bloomer, so to speak  Big Grin ) and was very confused when the anticipated package arrived and I took my 1st sniff.  All I smelled was lemon.  What?  I went back to the website and sure enough the scent description said: "We blended a healthy dose of lemon essential oil with Haitian vetiver and elegant, creamy New Caledonia sandalwood absolute to create a light, clean, fresh vetiver scent... "  Ah, lemon.  But, it all worked out OK, because each of the essential oils revealed themselves, in turn,  throughout the shave!  This was a first for me in scents, so I was very happy with this purchase.  I still have some of this soap and enjoy using it every time.

Mike's Vetiver was my first vetiver soap and the one that started my love for the scent.  I also have Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver and thoroughly enjoy that one too.

Vetiver Santal does have a heavy lemon presence. Citrus makes it more of a clean vetiver rather than a raw "dirty" kind of vetiver. Have a small sample of this scent and use it sparingly (same with Caldonia Rose) as it would be difficult to obtain more. Although soaps are made to be used, I Coloniali is another one that will be missed once its gone.

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#59

Member
Des Moines, IA
(This post was last modified: 12-31-2018, 03:32 AM by MaxP.)
GI have an older tin of Mike’s vetiver.  I get the scent of grade school number 2 pencils being sharpened.  Vetiver?  Not so much.
Do I need a new tin or does anyone else get a “pencil” scent?
#60

Member
Idaho Falls, Idaho
(12-30-2018, 10:59 PM)MaxP Wrote: I have an older tin of Mike’s vetiver.  I get the scent of grade scholl number 2 pencils being sharpened.  Vetiver?  Not so much.
Do I need a new tin or does anyone else get a “pencil” scent?

I have a new Mikes and don’t get the “pencil” vibe.


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