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Nishy

Nishy

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Having used the mango and rhubarb cream I thought I'd give the mango soap a try, especially if rumours of this soap being stopped are true. Now I had read elsewhere that the two scents differ. I was dubious as to how much.

Soap arrived today and the scent profile of the two could not be more different. The soap has a harder clove impact, whilst the cream a sweeter almost amber on cinnamon tone. What then threw everything out the pram was the energising shower cream. Blimey that is the mango and rhubarb cream on steroids with a vein of freshly milled black pepper. Absolutely divine. Go to the EDT and you get fresh linen, zero spice. I do enjoy when a house/company doesn't simply clone scents with a more concentrated outlook, but instead varies the profile whilst keeping the heart the same. Shower cream is going on order :)
 
Mr Bigmem

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Nishy said:
Having used the mango and rhubarb cream I thought I'd give the mango soap a try, especially if rumours of this soap being stopped are true. Now I had read elsewhere that the two scents differ. I was dubious as to how much.

Soap arrived today and the scent profile of the two could not be more different. The soap has a harder clove impact, whilst the cream a sweeter almost amber on cinnamon tone. What then threw everything out the pram was the energising shower cream. Blimey that is the mango and rhubarb cream on steroids with a vein of freshly milled black pepper. Absolutely divine. I do enjoy when a house/company doesn't simply clone scents with a more concentrated outlook, but instead varies the profile whilst keeping the heart the same. Shower cream is going on order :)
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Which of the two cream or soap hit better on the factors other than scent
 
Nishy

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Mr Bigmem said:
Which of the two cream or soap hit better on the factors other than scent
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Soap is slicker, cream is thicker. I would lean on the side of the soap. My next move will be to use the two together. I picked up the refill which is quite large, if this fits the terracotta bowl I would be surprised.
 
Missoni

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Nishy said:
Having used the mango and rhubarb cream I thought I'd give the mango soap a try, especially if rumours of this soap being stopped are true. Now I had read elsewhere that the two scents differ. I was dubious as to how much.

Soap arrived today and the scent profile of the two could not be more different. The soap has a harder clove impact, whilst the cream a sweeter almost amber on cinnamon tone. What then threw everything out the pram was the energising shower cream. Blimey that is the mango and rhubarb cream on steroids with a vein of freshly milled black pepper. Absolutely divine. Go to the EDT and you get fresh linen, zero spice. I do enjoy when a house/company doesn't simply clone scents with a more concentrated outlook, but instead varies the profile whilst keeping the heart the same. Shower cream is going on order :)
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Good scent description - thank you. The soap is new to me; exceeded my expectations - wonderful.
 
Mr Bigmem

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Nishy said:
Soap is slicker, cream is thicker. I would lean on the side of the soap. My next move will be to use the two together. I picked up the refill which is quite large, if this fits the terracotta bowl I would be surprised.
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Confused as i've read in some reviews the cream is non foaming/lathering. Are there two types of the cream?
 
Nishy

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stolen picture but I use this cream, with a badger brush and works perfectly simulataenously. One thing that is evident to me is the lack of slickness with the cream when compared to the soap. Lovely stuff though. I do prefer the soap, just bought 2 pucks just incase the rumours are true.
 
Mr Bigmem

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Nishy said:
stolen picture but I use this cream, with a badger brush and works perfectly simulataenously. One thing that is evident to me is the lack of slickness with the cream when compared to the soap. Lovely stuff though. I do prefer the soap, just bought 2 pucks just incase the rumours are true.
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Picture?
 
Nishy

Nishy

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Mr Bigmem said:
Ok there seems to be the delicate or the softening shave cream. And there I think is where one is more of a brushless cream. Hmmmm I do love my creams so would like to know which you've tried.
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I own this one:
https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/3703848536065671881?q=i+coloniali+shave+cream#&hl=en-GB&gbv=2&oq=i+coloniali+shave+cream#&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX5dHBzEzlzlukLOOjj0iDlsaro3ZtqwIJ8Xg-qh576NSOx9DbF3idLyEnUWZhInJVG91Wx85ewBY7F7o7SWNC6VRmNQwlFk7__qqPURXjboRGLDxxRIZAFPVH729fPlS_-mrKA7Gkx094eDYhe8wyQ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiku5iLqJbPAhUlLsAKHTe3B4oQ8wIIKTAD

this one also seems to be available but I don't know if it's the same as the above, as it states 'rhubarb', as oposed to 'with rhubarb':
https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/1102140610814358398?q=i+coloniali+shave+cream#&hl=en-GB&gbv=2&oq=i+coloniali+shave+cream#&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX9FrNbjFUdsEc4uJQp0to4Y5iSajVHlmCOgPRcObidNk0praYOZDgbaMziSV24V7eOe4N_gT6ZNF8cy8lWwHEzt_CsvFp88u_nhUYvZouIqDddgYkRIZAFPVH71q318oLAycRrNwWFwlgiMo0qvOQA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiku5iLqJbPAhUlLsAKHTe3B4oQ8wIIIDAA
 
Darkbulb

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Nishy said:
Having used the mango and rhubarb cream I thought I'd give the mango soap a try, especially if rumours of this soap being stopped are true. Now I had read elsewhere that the two scents differ. I was dubious as to how much.

Soap arrived today and the scent profile of the two could not be more different. The soap has a harder clove impact, whilst the cream a sweeter almost amber on cinnamon tone. What then threw everything out the pram was the energising shower cream. Blimey that is the mango and rhubarb cream on steroids with a vein of freshly milled black pepper. Absolutely divine. Go to the EDT and you get fresh linen, zero spice. I do enjoy when a house/company doesn't simply clone scents with a more concentrated outlook, but instead varies the profile whilst keeping the heart the same. Shower cream is going on order :)
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The smoky mango hard shaving soap is absolutely amazing. Sad to see them shutting down their shaving products line.
 
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