Patchouli is not one of my favorite scents. Blended with other scents, it could create a
nice aroma. My wife on the other hand
just hates patchouli. If she senses a
hint of it (even if blended with something else) she has me wash it off. So there are scents, like Soap Commander’s
Confidence, that I have to use sparingly around her.
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Soap Commander Confidence: Because of the patchouli, I have to use this sparingly around my wife. |
Soap Commander describes Confidence as “a smooth, sensual and suave blend with notes of honey, musk, and a
hint of patchouli.” Personally, I think it’s a sweet but masculine scent
that I really enjoy. I can use the soap a bit more regularly as the scent
doesn’t linger after washing off.
Though, as a shower shaver, I have to be more thoughtful in making sure
the shower stall is thoroughly rinsed. Regrettably, I cannot use the aftershave balm
when I am around her as the scent sticks around for a while.
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One of my SOTD's using the Confidence Shave Soap. |
As with the other Soaps by Soap Commander that I’ve
tried, I feel that I get a nice, voluminous lather with a nice protective cushion
to it. With the Soap Commander Soaps,
I’ve gotten into the habit of using the Marco Method (a soaking wet
brush will barely any water shaken out).
I feel like I get the best results doing this, but as with
most things wet shaving … Your mileage may vary (YMMV).
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Building a lather: As I typically get with other Soap Commander Soap it's voluminous and slick. |
The Confidence Aftershave Balm is a white lotion that smells
very close to the soap. Smelling
directly from the bottle it has a minty-like quality to the scent, which I
attribute to the added menthol. But after applying that seems to go away and it
smells very close to the scent of the soap.
As I’ve written in previous posts, I am more of a splash guy. But on occasion I’ll use an alum block and
then this balm if I want to enjoy the sweet and musky scent of Soap Commander’s
Confidence.
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Confidence after shave balm has a hint of yellow to it. |
As a side note, I’ve also started using the Soap Commander
Balms as a Pre-Shave on occasion. Personally,
I find that I get a similar sensation as applying the Proraso Green PreshaveCream. Plus, with the added Shae Butter
I feel that it helps to help to keep the skin hydrated. It’s not something I’m suggesting others do,
but I’ve found that some balms work as a preshave for me.
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On occasion, I'll use the Soap Commander After Shave balm as a pre-shave lotion. |
I really do like Soap Commander’s Confidence scent. Even though it does have hints of patchouli,
it’s not something that I could personally pick up on since it’s blended with
notes of honey and musk. Just wish it
was a fragrance that my wife enjoyed more.
What are your thoughts on patchouli, patchouli blends, and
on Soap Commander’s Confidence? Please leave a comment and let us know your
thoughts.
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