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Best "Christmas" soaps that aren't marketed as such?

Aomalley27

Shave Newbie
Looking for some recommendations of good Christmas time soaps, that aren't specifically made and marketed as such. I've two in my den, but looking for a few more.
Black Watch by Seaforth is definitely a Christmas soap for me; the incense and Plum pairs up nicely, and is pretty much an exact match to Knox Gingerbread incense cones; which I use in an Ulbricht
smoker throughout the yuletide. Another is Merchant by Zinger man. Amber and Vanilla is a good pairing, and I find it a cheery fragrance for the season.
I've a few Christmas soaps (Silent Night, by Wet the Face, Santa's Workshop by Cooper and French, and Vespers by Barrister and Mann), and will probably pick up a few
more If something catches my fancy, like Stirling's Christmas Eve.
 
While I have not used it, based on its description, B&M's Melange would be a great candidate.

I was not impressed with Vespers, but Stirling's Christmas Ever is a solid performer and one that I use every year. I also really like their Evergreen scent.

I've always thought that a good spicy Bay Rum makes a great Christmas scent, like Pinaud's VIBR or even Captain's Choice.
 
My favorite Christmas/winter scent is Russian Tea (by CBLsoap.com of course). The orange clove and tea notes are about as christmas as it gets for me. In general, winter weather makes me think of the spicier scents and provides an opportuity to use the ones that are just TOO much in the heat of the summer. Like @Spider I also gravitate towards the Spicy Bay Rum's.
 
So today I used Massacre of the Innocents by Declaration Grooming, and despite the name being very contrary to Christmas, the spicy scent would be very complimentary to Christmas.
 
I'm rocking Hot Apple Cider right now by Sterling. Probably not exactly what you are looking for. Sterling lists it as a fall soap, but I have made it a tradition to use during the Holiday months because it feels like Christmas to me!
 
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