I want to start by saying the Italian Soda scent is incredible and brings me (and my wife) such joy. Particularly the aftershave. It starts out so sweet, but then mellows to the tobacco and vanilla. I shave in the evenings, as to have time to enjoy the process, and the armoa permeates my house and sets such a tone of a sophisticated, relaxed evening with my wife. I adore it.
But this shave soap isn't it! The first quarter of the container smelled likely brewery waste. And it takes finesse to get a proper lather out of the soap, which one doesn’t always have the capacity for. And, for some odd reason, I couldn't get the "Italian Soda" scent to come out for the first 6-10 shaves.
The Farzad's tobacco is the best shave cream in the world, hands down. Primarily in terms of consistency and ease of use, but also the ease at which the scent envelopes a space and the user during use. I have converted so many men (and their wives) to it that I probably should request royalties.
Merge the two, somehow, and it will be unstoppable. Same goes for the Embargo scent. I'm going to continue to get the Italian Shave soap (and the Embargo blend when its restocked), as I am IN LOVE with the scent, and don't mind the extra work now that I understand what it takes. But it has potential to be so much more.
Good quality product, I’m happy to have tried the scent but its not for me. I will say the scent is exactly as described. Only thing this produxt loses a star for is that unlike all of the historic brands bottles I’ve had, the ‘pour rate’ on this bottle’s opening is set to ‘generous’.
Absolutely love the smell of the black cherry bread products. Thanks folks, looking forward to applying it every day :)
Italian soda aftershave is my favourite, there’s nothing like it! When I tried it for the first time on clients everyone’s reaction is so surprised because it’s unique and they love it so much!
I bought this beard oil a few times at barber shop but after moving out of the area I knew I still needed to find this stuff. So glad I did. The black cherry sent is unmatched and the beard balm I ordered this time is fantastic as well. Can’t say enough good things about it!
To be honest, the dry down is better. Comments within an hour or so at work were ‘it smells like gingerbread around here’ - not the manly aftershave smell I was after - base note of vanilla is nice though. Gimme more
Stumbled upon this product and will never buy anything else, ever again!!
The search is over fellas!
Outstanding product. From the rich, long lasting scent to the non oily feel on the beard.
If anyone finds a better beard care product it would have to be derived from unicorns!!!
Thank you Historic Brands
Italian soda has been my go to for a few years now ever since i smelled the lineup of historic and oak at my local barbershop. apparently it wasnt a big seller but the smell is just incredible, sweet vanilla and tobacco, i think. no citrus. very warm and sweet, great for summer but i wear it year round. this was my first time trying the shaving soap and it lathers well and smells more or less the same as the aftershave. my order had a handwritten thank you on the invoice which i found very touching
Italian soda has been my go to for a few years now ever since i smelled the lineup of historic and oak at my local barbershop. apparently it wasnt a big seller but the smell is just incredible, sweet vanilla and tobacco, i think. no citrus. very warm and sweet, great for summer but i wear it year round. this was my first time trying the shaving soap and it lathers well and smells more or less the same as the aftershave. my order had a handwritten thank you on the invoice which i found very touching.
I absolutely love this product. Italian soda has such a unique bouquet. Its light, refreshing, very much reminiscent of soda with its sweetness. But it's not overpowering at all, it is very subtle. i use it on my face and head every day and its fantastic.
This aftershave cream has a unique scent! Very noticeable and enjoyable when applying, fading in an hour or so. Leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed.
I can’t say more about how much this product is the best beard oil, shampoo and beard balm I have ever used. As some who has sensitive skin and can not use shea butter, Historic’s beard balm is free of shea butter. As a Canadian is is the best Canadian made beard product out ther. Plus my wife and kids love the scent.