Seasonal soaps

[hando]

i've been wondering something similar with regards to a winter soap or indeed a whole line of shaving gear aligned to the seasons.

Summer - i suppose it's the Proraso\Ingrams\Lime Ice basic menthol route for that time of year. Aqua Velve etc etc

Winter - something spicey, not just in scent but something that gives a warm sensation i.e. the opposite of menthol - not chilli before you say HM :lol:
i don't like Bay Rum before it gets suggested, cloves and cinnamon perhaps.

Spring - i'd go for a fresh scent like Irisch Moos\La Toja\Speick

Autumn - Tabac\Old Spice

any other thoughts chaps?

p.s. i've just pasted this from another thread to keep things clear on there

 

[SirPrize]

On the whole I prefer spicy cologne fragrances for the winter and florals for the Summer.
Mint and menthol do not constitute part of my annual rotation.

 

[hunnymonster]

There's hardly enough difference between winter and summer to make any difference here in these Sceptred Isles - if it was like Canada where I saw both +35C and -45C in the same place within 12 months, I get it - here when it goes from an average +20C to 0C, I just don't get it.

Net result - I use what I want, when I want, regardless of the season.

 

[antdad]

This topic did inspire my Winter soap review...for me when the tap water is cold enough I really have no desire to use a menthol or citrus product as a splash of ice cold tap water post shave is invigorating enough. Same with types of splashes and colognes.
Now it's Autumn/Winter I'm much more into my woods & spice, my desire for them does seem to have fallen into a seasonal pattern, I don't think that is an accident.

 

[jl.]

I think Hando's suggestions work well for the various seasons, however there's something fantastic about using a strong menthol soap mid winter when the water's just above freezing! (says this Australian living in the North of Scotland).