soycrazy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I started playing w/M&P again & I still notice a smell from it after adding scent. It's like a alcohol smell, is this just normal for M&P? I'm using the SFIC white and I have used the low sweat before w/the same smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I use the SFIC bases and I have never smelled an alcohol smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have always smelled it even in the blocks I didn't melt yet even hubby smells it so it must be normal with M&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have never smelled that smell with my mp soap. I use mainly SFIC low sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Very weird, because I've always smelled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I smell something but it does not smell like alcohol. I also smell it in the soft soap I bought and when I heat a liquid soap to add to a scrub. The M&P from some places smell stronger than others. I don't like the scent but have never got any that didn't have it. Don't know what it smells like but I don't like any of the natural smells, like unrefined shea, borage, hemp seed or even olive oil so it just might be me. I don't really smell it after the soap is finished with the scent and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I don't use the SFIC. I use a different brand I absolutely love and won't change. No alcohol smell. I have tried many bases and an alcohol smell is not what I would call normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Most m&p has a strong soapy smell that I can live with, but I've got one bunch I bought off the classifieds here that weirdly has a minty smell. I wasted some good pomegranate FO in it, so now I'll only finish using it with peppermint, rosemary mint, 'Stress Relief', or some other such minty FOs. I'm leery of buying m&P unsniffed now, but what choice do you have when a quality product is not available to you locally. I'm making note of reviews from you guys and buying what you recommend and staying away from what you don't.With that in mind, Candybee, is it OK if I ask what you are using?Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuck Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I use the Shea Butter and Shaving soap base together and haven't noticed any werid smells. HTH,Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have found that M&P really absorbs what is in it's surroundings, so where it was stored before you bought it and where you're storing it now could make a difference! I bought some once from a heavy smoker and ended up throwing it away because it reeked of cigarettes. I also used to keep all my supplies in one area (soap, FO, etc.) and now keep them separate for the same reason ~ the soap would seem to soak up the essence from the FO bottles.I think the M&P from WSP has a floral scent to it, so I can't use that anymore at all ~ it literally made me break out in a rash, so there is "something" it in that just didn't agree with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use SFIC Goat's Milk M&P and there is no smell to it, but a light soapy smell. No alcohol to it. Even on an unscented batch, when I spritz the bubbles and remove it, it has the same soapy smell with no alcohol smell to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Most m&p has a strong soapy smell that I can live with, but I've got one bunch I bought off the classifieds here that weirdly has a minty smell. I wasted some good pomegranate FO in it, so now I'll only finish using it with peppermint, rosemary mint, 'Stress Relief', or some other such minty FOs. I'm leery of buying m&P unsniffed now, but what choice do you have when a quality product is not available to you locally. I'm making note of reviews from you guys and buying what you recommend and staying away from what you don't.With that in mind, Candybee, is it OK if I ask what you are using?DarblaI get mine from C&S. Every time I tried another supplier I was dissapointed in the quality of the M&P. So I am sticking with C&S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Maybe it's the actual soap smell, because I even smell it in a bar I got the other day from someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Every base will have some kind of smell to it--some stronger than others. To me, WSP reeks of alcohol even after fragrance has been added. SFIC has a slight scent, not an alcohol scent or an upleasant one to me, but it seems to disappear after fragrance is added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just checked a bar of my Goat Milk from WSP and all I smell is heavenly Midnight Pomegranate Also from WSP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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