Review (5/5): Complex Soap... Don't Overlook This!!!!!
This soaps ingredients are varied, but they work together to create a unique soap! The patchouli scent is there, but it doesn't smell like a busload of hippies just past by. The charcoal seems to help keep the scent in check. So what you end up with is a nice musky, woodsy smell that isn't overpowering.
When opening the package, a little moisture control packet was included with it... you know, those little "do not eat" things. Also, this is a large bar of soap! This was a really fresh piece of soap as it was practically starting to melt in my hand. I actually let this sit out on a metal rack for about 3 weeks to cure. Again, this is a huge piece of soap so after that drying period, I cut it in half for use. The charcoal has little scrubby bits in it, but they don't hurt my sensitive skin. Also, the soap itself is rather mild so it doesn't make my skin break out either. This melts slowly, so you do get a lot of bang for your buck. It cleans your skin nicely and also leaves you feeling moisturized. After showering, the smell gets a little bit sweeter, definitely not candy sweet, but a little lighter, softer and stays on you for a while afterwards.
This is a great piece of soap if you like outdoor, woodsy, earthy kinda scents. If you're looking for candy sweet or citrus, you will be severely disappointed.
FYI: When I bought this a few months ago, the name of this product was "Patchouli Charcoal" but this is the link along with this product so I believe that they just changed the name of the product :) Also, I didn't get ANY type of deal on this for my review... I spent my own $$$ on this!