[shuredgefan]

I got some vdh shaving soap from WalMart and I've found that while it gives a comfortable shave, it smells exactly like the hand soap you get from dispensers in public toilets.

When I shave with it, the olfactory cues don't remind me of a London gentleman's club or a tropical island, my memories are directed to gas station restrooms.

How much would it cost to scent the soap with something more appealing?

[SithWithNoName]

You could simply melt it in micowave and add some of your favorite after shave/colone or some essential oil scents of your liking! Mix it and pour into your mug or container for a form-fit.

Another way is to grate it and press into mug/container and add your scent.

Hope this helps.

[FiReSTaRT]

I've had good results spraying Malizia vetyver into unscented soap that I melted in the nuke. However IMO, VHD soaps aren't worth the trouble. Just order something from Colleen and you'll be set

[Navaja]

I melt the VDH Deluxe into my Old Spice mug.
I add a squirt of KMF/Proraso/Nivea shaving cream.
I make a great lather.
Have a great shave
Followed by cold water rinse
Dickingson's Witch Hazel splash
One of my aftershaves

[freebird]

Originally Posted by Navaja

I melt the VDH Deluxe into my Old Spice mug.
I add a squirt of KMF/Proraso/Nivea shaving cream.
I make a great lather.
Have a great shave
Followed by cold water rinse
Dickingson's Witch Hazel splash
One of my aftershaves

+1 I have a puck I haven'y opened yet, but I planned on using it for uberlather.

[tjiscooler]

Haha, i really like the way it smells. I like it as much a TGQ soap... Different strokes for different folks i geuss....

[dave5225]

Originally Posted by shuredgefan

I got some vdh shaving soap from WalMart and I've found that while it gives a comfortable shave, it smells exactly like the hand soap you get from dispensers in public toilets.

When I shave with it, the olfactory cues don't remind me of a London gentleman's club or a tropical island, my memories are directed to gas station restrooms.

How much would it cost to scent the soap with something more appealing?

I knew that smell was familar , I just could'nt place it . I used VDH for over a year , it gives a decent lather , and does'nt smell bad , it just does'nt smell good . A friend here on the forum sent me some samples of Colleen's TGQ soaps , and I have'nt used VDH since ! Do yourself a favor , and order some samples from TGQ . The lather is better , and all the ones I've tried smell great .