Review (5/5): STRONG smell at first, but WOW what a soap!
When I first opened this thing I thought, "Oh no, what have I done?" It smelled like the bathroom of a truck stop in the middle of nowhere. Like industrial cleaner or a urinal puck (popular opinion for a reason). I have to tell you though, it WILL wear off. If you leave it sitting out for a week it mellows out into a very soft and pleasant Ivory Soap smell. But scent aside, this thing is an absolute performer. It lathers very well, is slick enough to protect my face (even with hard water), and lasts a good, long time. Now I crave the stuff. I can't wait for whiskers to grow just so I can use it. I pick it up and sniff it every time I walk into the bathroom. I've been granted membership in the Cult of Arko! It's cheap and low risk! Get a stick or buy a whole pack and give 'em out as gifts! One of the better items I've spent a couple of bucks on. As they say, your mileage may vary, but if you don't like it you can gift it to someone or toss it. It's cheap enough that you really can't lose.