S.O.A.P. Panel Scents: FINAL THOUGHTS

S.O.A.P. Panel Scents #7 & #8

These smelled similar OOB and in soap. #7 was sweet, fruit smelling. #8 was a citrus and earthy 'pumpkin' smell. The earthy wet gourd smell did dissipate when they were soaped. I really couldn't figure out what fruit sweet smell #7 was. I don't think I have a nose for fruit (or perhaps any smell...) since I found those hardest to distinguish from each other.

I used these at 7%. I didn't notice any significant scent throw from either of these. Both were similar in color and viscosity. I forgot to take a picture of them next to each other, but they looked very similar.

S.O.A.P. Panel Scents #5 & #6

Wow these smelled really different to me when I smelled them a second time. My nose must have been fatigued when I got to them in the scent line up last time!

I still couldn't figure out what #5 was. It seemed like the first smell wasn't that great, but then just as you stopped smelling a sweet (frustratingly!) familiar scent came through. I couldn't work it out OOB, so I called this one Bubblegum. Since it smelled sweet and nostalgic, like a big dusty cube of pink bubblegum. After soaping it, more of a warm vanilla came through. Like fruit and cream or butterscotch and raspberry. #6 smelled TOTALLY different to me OOB. I smelled a hint of citrus at first but then a really nice herbal smell, perhaps some lavender and mint? Totally -hands down- smelled herbal. Yet when I unmolded it, I got more of an Old Spice-ish clean smell. Still unisex and really nice. These smelled nice and strong out of the mold, I hope they stay that way (especially #6)!

S.O.A.P. Panel Scents #3 & #4

Before soaping these I was calling them Cough Medicine(#3) and Candied Flowers(#4), buuuut they revealed their true selves during saponification. Let's just say I wanted to hug them, and might have kissed them. They really just grew up so well *tear*.

While soaping these #3 smelled truly awful to me. Like thick syrupy cherry cough medicine. No joke, when I unmolded this it became my favorite so far. I hummed 'A Whole New World' while I peeled away the freezer paper lovingly. It turned into a sweet, warm smell. Not overly sweet like candy. Almost like baked goods with a subtle spice smell. Complex and 100% huff-able. #4 smelled sweet, sort of flowery, powdery OOB and I liked it fine. When I unmolded this one. Blueberries. Right away it hit me. Not a true blueberry though, more like a fresh baby in clean clothes with blueberries all over their little face. 

S.O.A.P. Panel Scents #1 & #2

I'm affectionately calling these Carmex (#1) and Jellybeans (#2).

While soaping these #1 smelled more smoky, earthy and herbal. It's probably a men's scent or unisex. I'm not partial to camphor personally but I know Carmex has been around for ages, so I bet some people would dig it! #2 smelled sweet and spring like. My first thought was a handful of jelly beans at Easter.

S.O.A.P. Panel Scents (First Impression)

The S.O.A.P. Panel Plan Proposal

(Say that five times fast) 

Ok, I've thought it through. 

I have a couple of one pound silicone molds that seem perfect for testing the 1oz fragrances (they are!) However it would use up the whole bottle. I'd like to perform a consistent study and have some of the fragrance left over for  some wild cards if I desired. Shampoo bars, salt soap bars, etc. I want to stretch these as far as they will go.

Secret S.O.A.P. Panel

GUESS WHO JUST GOT FAMOUS!??!?!?!?!?! (I'm so modest right?)

Golly, I didn't even have time to prepare an award show style 'thank you' speech. 

I have a couple ideas for these 8 little babies! Mostly CP soap, but if any are just to-die-for they might end up in something else too... like shampoo bars, lotion, hair conditioner or sugar scrub. I know cold process is really the harshest test for a fragrance, but anyone make shampoo bars? I've actually found it quite hard to find a scent that sticks around and transfers to your hair and stays there all day making it smell good at >2%. (Bramble Berry's Amber is one of them if you were curious).

So get your reading hats, or typing gloves or internet jacket on and follow along!*

*I didn't think 'party pants' applied? Haha I'm just too excited to make sense right now.

S.O.A.P. Panel Membership

Golly. Gee.

I super super want to do this guys... 

The Bramble Berry Soap Queen (Anne-Marie) is looking for 8 panel members to test 8 mystery fragrances in whatever B&B medium they want. Squeeee! It sounds like so much fun! I would totally test these in CP soap, lotions, and shampoo bars if I were picked. 

To enter I am supposed to pick my favorite Bramble Berry product and link to it. I wish I could just link to the whole site since I have bought butters, oils, tools, molds, fragrances, EOs, colorants etc. all through Bramble Berry.

So hard to choose... 

I'm going to have to go with their Easy Pour Mixing and Measuring Container. I love these because the long spout allows so much control over the width and depth of the pour. They don't get as sloppy and drippy as a classic measuring cup. You can see I used them here, here, & here and lots of other times too!

If I had to choose a second favorite Bramble Berry thing, it would be their customer service. They really go above and beyond to get you what you need, help you navigate the site and work out soapy issues. Ok, enough gushing...

*psst* I love you BB... I promise I won't let you down if you pick me <3 <3