#1

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I had a tub of Stirling Bonaparte, which, to my nose, paired very well with Lilac Vegetal...a.k.a.: The Veg.
In conversation with Rod at Stirling, he mentioned that he is considering it for a "Black Friday" offering. That's sounds great, but he might not.
Therefore, I am looking for an alternative soap, that emulates The Veg.
(Perhaps we can keep this thread on track and forgo negative comments on the infamous scent. It's a given that the Veg is not for everyone.)
Thanks for your thoughts.

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#2

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Williamsburg, KY
(This post was last modified: 04-28-2023, 09:25 PM by Dave in KY.)
Joseph, I had that very very controversial soap they made and I loved it but got nothing like the veg from it it was very Citrus forward to me.

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(04-28-2023, 09:25 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Joseph, I had that very very controversial soap they made and I loved it but got nothing like the veg from it it was very Citrus forward to me.
It wasn't a Veg "dupe", for sure, but I put the history of Lilac and Bonaparte together with their respective scents, and I got a fantastic match.
Just my weird nose, I guess.
The Stirling is at the top of my wish list. I have had plenty of "lilac" soaps, but they don't have the "edge", that The Pinaud juice has.

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Williamsburg, KY
(04-28-2023, 09:29 PM)primotenore Wrote:
(04-28-2023, 09:25 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Joseph, I had that very very controversial soap they made and I loved it but got nothing like the veg from it it was very Citrus forward to me.
It wasn't a Veg "dupe", for sure, but I put the history of Lilac and Bonaparte together with their respective scents, and I got a fantastic match.
Just my weird nose, I guess.
The Stirling is at the top of my wish list. I have had plenty of "lilac" soaps, but they don't have the "edge", that The Pinaud juice has.

Gotcha, my bad. Just a good pairing for you. Take care and hope he comes out with it again. Only one I think they've ever sold with a disclaimer that there will be no refunds if you don't like the scent and he encouraged you not to buy it LOL

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Try B&M Fougere Classique! Like the veg, it's floral and powdery but without the urine funk of Pinauds lilac veg.

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Not exactly the same, but close enough.

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(04-29-2023, 09:52 PM)AlphaFrank75 Wrote: [Image: yqyZ2hO.jpg]
Not exactly the same, but close enough.
Frank, good nose. Like the match, but really like the brush. Is that a Rusty Vey with an MUHLE STF?

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(04-30-2023, 12:49 AM)TommyCarioca Wrote:
(04-29-2023, 09:52 PM)AlphaFrank75 Wrote: [Image: yqyZ2hO.jpg]
Not exactly the same, but close enough.
Frank, good nose. Like the match, but really like the brush. Is that a Rusty Vey with an MUHLE STF?

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Yeah, I saw this Rudy Vey/Muhle STF brush on a BST a week or so ago and picked it up.

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(04-29-2023, 09:52 PM)AlphaFrank75 Wrote: [Image: yqyZ2hO.jpg]
Not exactly the same, but close enough.
Unfortunately, this is an out of stock item. I was intrigued. Thanks.

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#10

Geezer
New Brunswick, Canada
I've never smelled The Veg. Is it supposed to smell like lilacs, and does it?
I like the scent of real lilacs. (Ours are just getting ready to bloom.)

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