Review (5/5): One of the best I've tried
Once the stick is put into a bowl the smell is not nearly as strong as when you first open it, but I don't personally dislike it either way, and guess what, it's the ONLY shave soap that my wife comments about how good I smell after a shave, UNSOLICITED !!(hope I spelled that correctly). My shave soap collection is growing, and so far, Arko is just about the best I've tried. The lather is thick, rich, and provides great cushion for the blade. The scent of course, is subjective.