Favorite 10 Soaps By Ariana & Evans (A&E) | Feb 2021

[@Kevinjimtheone]

Great video, Chris. Thank you for sharing. My favorite A&E soap is probably Asian Plum and its splash. I really like Spartacus and St Barts, as well.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much sir. Those are some excellent choices as well.

[@ShavingwithSerge]

Nice to see your favs! Especially since this is one of my favorite soap companies! Some good choices! 🙌🏼

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Serge, I appreciate it brother.

[@marcgirard7551]

Great run through, Chris!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Marc, I appreciate it.

[@JMac.]

I new the number 1 before clicking on the video lol. Great list! I have 4 A&E soaps and none were on this list... goes to show how many great scents Peter has.... I gotta say, Khalifa is an unreal scent.

[@IAMCDB]

He certainly has a lot of great ones, no doubt about that.

[@JMac.]

@@IAMCDB you are absolutely right! So many great choices for sure.

[@elchingonmendezshaves7249]

Another awesome video always a pleasure watching you Chris thank you for sharing your favorites. Hope you're having an awesome day take care God bless you too.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Marcos I appreciate it brother.

[@Mr100Rupees]

I tried my new SoCal Hipster today and oh man what can I say about this soap ... I know A&E has quality products but this smell ... have no words ... gets on my top 3 real easy . I am glad I trusted you , your reviews are always on point anyway .

[@IAMCDB]

Awesome sir. I'm so glad you love it. Excellent!

[@TheRustyRazorOriginal]

A nice collection of A&E soaps, Thanks for Sharing

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Rusty, i appreciate it.

[@ryansmurda1552]

Man, A and E has the best selection of scents that I like of any artisan. My top 3 S.T. Barts, Canabliss Santal, Monte carlo. Great list, Id like to try that Grecian Horse. Have a great day.

[@IAMCDB]

They have some great ones for sure. You have a great day as well.

[@ChrisGarciaorlzzt]

Stirling top 10 next!! I agree wholeheartedly on Signature and Grecian Horse.. Both amazing! I fell hard for Club Baccara too. And Warrior. 😁

[@IAMCDB]

I'll be doing that one soon:)

[@fcoba85]

I have yet to try A&E. Time to make an order.

[@IAMCDB]

They have a lot of amazing scents:)

[@dougiesshavin1627]

I am digging the top 10 CDB offerings from particular brands. Keep the series going!! I only have 4 in my den with matching splashes from A&E in no order, Vetiver Magnifique, Monte Carlo, So Cal Hipster, and Asian Plum. Love all of them!!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much Douglas. I will certainly keep it going. I have Stirling and Top 10 Classic Soaps coming up.

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

Congratulation Master specialist shaving etc. Fantastic support the shave everyone.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much sir!

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

@@IAMCDB You're welcome Barbus

[@brianthearab]

Nice, I’ve got Socal Hipster and St Barts and love those scents too

[@IAMCDB]

Those are very nice Brian.

[@TheShavingDisciple]

On my list of vendors I still need to try. Thanks for the ideas. A few of those sound great.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks G, I appreciate it.

[@austinweigel672]

Great list! Some of my favorite A&E scents are Grecian Horse ( my #1), L’orange Verte, Warrior of Howling Fjord, Pamplemousse, Vetiver Magnifique.

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some great ones Austin.

[@rettomada3622]

Great list! Forbidden fruit isn't just my favorite offering from A&E, it's also the top set in my den!

[@IAMCDB]

I'm so glad you love that one sir:)

[@romagluskin5133]

I got like 30 different A&E/The Club scents. Probably 27 of them are absolute bangers. The Warrior of the howling fjord, peach and cognac, undersea, Kaizen would probably be my personal faves. Performance is top notch as well.

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some great ones for sure:)

[@saulgan2841]

Great run through Chris! My A&E favs are Asian Plum, Asian Pear, Summer Fig, & SoCal Hipster soap, didn’t care for the splash in that one though.

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some very nice ones as well. I'm sorry you didn't like the Socal Splash.

[@CBShaves]

Great video and great top ten of A&E Soaps. Thanks for sharing brother. Stay safe;-)

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks brother, I appreciate it.

[@nydieselinfl]

My top A&E soap is Khalifa, hands down. After that, it's Signature, Amy, NYC, Peach and Cognac, Undersea, St Bart's, Forbidden Fruit, Pedro Fiasco, So Cal Hipster, Ouddiction, and Black. But the list surely doesn't end there, but those are the ones that I can rank from top on the way down the list! Have a great day and stay safe!

[@IAMCDB]

That's a great list brother.

[@jimcosshaveden5259]

Great picks! I should really use that Asian Pear, Undersea, graveyard, amber rose sometime. My phone is outta commission. just my luck as I shot a video, and got the carbon CX in today with nothing to record with. Well, I guess i could use my company phone or laptop, but not worth the hassle. Stay safe and healthy.

[@IAMCDB]

Ohhhh, I can't wait to see how you like that Carbon razor. Sorry about the phone.

[@leventdepevent]

Hi Chris, before even watching I knew your number one scent haha. Great list I need to try some of these .....pfff the wishlist keeps growing haha thanks for sharing

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Levent, I appreciate it brother.

[@jbag102]

asian plum is the on;y A&E soap i have, need to try somemore. thanks.

[@IAMCDB]

That's a good one as well Jeff.

[@jamesd.4223]

Living in the desert I'm starting to favor fruit forward scents as I find them refreshing. Going to have to pick up some SoCal Hipster! Agree with others, liking this series...the want list is growing fast.

[@IAMCDB]

SoCal Hipster will be a very nice addition if you like a fruit forwards scent.

[@michaelreed649]

Kaizen is my favorite and it was an unexpected surprise.

[@IAMCDB]

That's a nice one as well.

[@paulspeller968]

😂😂😂 i picked your top 3 before you had finished . definitely a few bangers in there my friend .

[@IAMCDB]

Hahahaha. Yes, it was fairly predictable.

[@cmbszku]

Great video CDB 🌺

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Waleed, I appreciate it.

[@jonpatton558]

Great list!!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Jon.

[@_allcap]

I like this series, hope you do more. My favorites from A&E: L'Orange Verte, Peach & Cognac, SoCal Hipster. Undersea would have been great but the marine note just doesn't appeal to me and I love aquatic fragrances

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some great ones brother. I'm sorry you didn't like the undersea.

[@Uzair265]

Awesome series you got there.. love to see remaining brands top 10! Maybe next venture be brand week. One whole week using same brand top soaps everyday

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much. I definitely have some more coming up. I have favorite 10 Stirling and Favorite 10 Classics coming up.

[@LeeAbner]

OK, maybe my collection is just lacking. While I don't have as many A&E as PAA, I don't have any of the ones on this list either. My favorite A&E soap is Vanilla de Tabac.

[@IAMCDB]

I wouldn't say it's lacking. It's all about what's fun and enjoyable for you.

[@WSF176]

These are reakky fun video Mr. CDB. Thanks for sharing your expertise. I have not had the pleasure of trying anything from this company. Maybe one day. I try not to buy until I titanic a tin now so I have a few left on hand. The WSP soaps DO NOT end though so it night be a while lol

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks brother. These are very nice indeed. Those soaps will last a long time so you're gonna have to use more:)

[@sefontes]

Nice list. I have had some samples that were sent to be Rabat were great but ironically I have never bought a A&e soap but at some point I will. Stay safe.

[@IAMCDB]

WHHHHHHHAAAAAT! Seferton Shaves!

[@daniellund704]

Awesome video Chris , I’ve still to try a lot from a&e. I own 7 of there’s and my favourites are So cal hipster Forbidden fruit Monte Carlo Asian plum Vacanza romana Kaizen I have which ones pink but that isn’t on my list. Take care Chris 👍

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some good ones brother!

[@chrishutch11]

Did you ever try Graveyard? Really like that one. I've got a handful of the ones on your list and love them.

[@IAMCDB]

The Graveyard was one I didn't care for. I gave it away:)

[@chrishutch11]

@@IAMCDB just shows how some can love a scent and others can hate it. 👍

[@IAMCDB]

@@chrishutch11 100% sir.

[@macshaves1266]

Barbiere sofisticato reminds me of a more powdery brut, I love it so much! Mixing a little socal hipster with Spartacus is kinda fun. 🤣 the undersea label lol. Great list!

[@IAMCDB]

Ohhhhh, that's a great Doug Bear type idea Mac. (The mixing)

[@macshaves1266]

@@IAMCDB I got the idea after watching him, brought a whole new level to experiencing scents.

[@IAMCDB]

@@macshaves1266 he comes up with some out of the box stuff for sure.

[@Pierre.P4]

Nice picks. For me my top 3, AmberRose, Grecian Horse and Asian Plum.

[@IAMCDB]

Those are nice ones as well.

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

Hope to see a top 10 list for your all time favorite scents in your den. That will be tough haha

[@IAMCDB]

That's extremely tough:) I do have more top 10 lists coming though:)

[@3stooges242]

Cool video as always

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks 3S!

[@3stooges242]

@@IAMCDB your welcome just trying to do my part to help the channel grow by smashing the like button and subbing

[@davethebarber62920]

Love Cuban Highball. It smells exactly like a Mojito!

[@IAMCDB]

It's very similar. I have both and smelled them next to each other before making this video. Highball seemed to have a little more zip to it.

[@davethebarber62920]

@@IAMCDB Do you mean comparing it to the Mojito drink or to another shave soap? I meant the actual drink.

[@IAMCDB]

@@davethebarber62920 Pete has another one called Frozen Mojitos and it smells very similar to this:)

[@refinededge399]

Peach and Cofnac, SoCal Hipster, and Kaizen. I have 4 others that are just middle of the road for me. But the 3 listed are amazing. Chasing the Dragon would probably be number 4.

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some nice ones brother.

[@johnshaves1996]

Nice video! My favorites are Asian Plum & Khalifa . Ones I want to try are Pedro Fiasco, Grecian Horse . Undersea label ain’t that bad haha it’s art!

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some nice ones John. Oh yea, so artsy:)

[@JeremyLanou]

I've only tried one A&E soap, the which one's pink, which at first smelled too grandma-y for me, but I got used to it. I still don't know how all y'all try so many soaps... they last so long.

[@JMac.]

We just keep adding them to the pile brother. I reckon I have enough soap to last me until I’m 180 years old..... and I just bought two more hahah.

[@firecured1701]

Hi Jeremy, Red Island shaver & Chris.. Guess it is a good idea 2 pick them in samples when available

[@JMac.]

@@firecured1701 samples are a great route, then only thing is if they sit too long they start loosing their scent. That’s why we tend to have piles of tubs of soap lol.

[@IAMCDB]

That one wasn't a hit for me either. We try soaps and then get rid of the ones we don't like:)

[@Carsworld100]

Is in glass jar?

[@JimWillShave]

Some nice soaps there Chris. I have a question for you. How big is your storage facility? 😂

[@IAMCDB]

I have a spare room where I keep all my gear. Fishing, Camping, Shaving etc. I have some pantry racks in there and the soaps stack quite efficiently.

[@michaelf3492]

Just picked up Vanille Vendetta - I like it.. my 3rd A&E soap. Any thoughts on differences between VV and Signature? I’m thinking about picking up Signature and thinking perhaps I can just go with the splash instead of the set. Is Signature much different than VV?

[@IAMCDB]

They are completely different scents. Of the two, I prefer Signature. It's really a beautiful scent. I love it:)

[@S_Mendez_28]

Getting right to it...and right off the top of the dome... 6. The Novelist 5. Grecian Horse 4. La Cosa Nostra 3. Hedonisme (re-released as 'Monte Carlo')(Dior Sauvage dupe) 2. St.Barts 1. Cocoa Lassuria (think, a classy, somewhat boozy, date night version of Terry's Orange Chocolate) There's a few honorable mentions, such as signature, for one, but I started to feel that there was a familiarity between a number of scents. Almost as if there was a specific base, that was followed up with tweaks, like fragrance flankers. Great scents regardless though. I really want to try Khalifa.

[@IAMCDB]

Very nice sir!

[@razormichl2004]

nice top 10

[@IAMCDB]

Thank you sir!

[@john95658]

Chris, I must agree, I feel like all the soaps are starting to smell very similar to something already produced. I own almost every Ariana and Evans soap as well as almost every soap produced by The Club. They are all starting to smell very similar little disappointing in my opinion. Super big fan of the Kaizen 2 base Pete is producing, I just wish the scents would switch up.

[@IAMCDB]

I understand your perspective John. His recent releases Vida and Low Scent Skeletor don't smell like anything he's ever made IMO.

[@hcshaves]

Hi there cdb! Can you tell what you find to be the difference between a&e st barts and social hipster - are they not a little alike?

[@IAMCDB]

They are not alike IMO. Socal Hipster is much more bursty in citrus, particularly pineapple. St. Barts is more rounded and has more of a coconut vibe.

[@stevem1563]

For me I’m a peaches guy #1, under sea #2, black birch #3. These are all the scents I have from them.

[@IAMCDB]

Nice brother!

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

IAMCDB fantastic support the shave channel. Loved American shave Man. Nice job your favorite. I like competitions please more more. Thank you Master specialist shaving.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much brother!

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

@@IAMCDB You're welcome Barbus always

[@aisback1990]

Man you're going to make my wallet cry in pain. Great video

[@IAMCDB]

Hahaha, thanks Aisback.

[@fruitarian]

I've been thinking about the costs involved in this hobby. I put in an order for maybe $200 all at once, and it seems like a lot, but then I don't put in any orders for a good solid year after that. It works out to about $15 per month. Now, I'm spending slightly more, but let's say I splurge and it goes up to $25 per month. That is a great poor man's hobby. Compare it to anything else. Driving luxury or Sports cars, home decorating, having a nice backyard, like a pool, Sailing, Boating, Flying prop planes, foreign travel, RV Camping, eating in restaurants, drinking Alcohol in bars, Hunting, Computer Gaming, etc. You'd probably be hard pressed to find a hobby that is cheaper, unless it is reading books from the public library or something you turned into a business. Also, I don't think IBCBD mentioned in the video that Maggard has A&E samples for $3.60 each. They even have little stickers that mimic the look of the full size jars. At 10mil, each sample is 1/12th the amount you would get in the full size jar. Now, some people go overboard. They buy more soaps and creams then they could ever use in their life, and the smell will probably wear off before they get to them. They buy high-end brushes. They collect straight razors. But, you can enjoy this hobby and not spend anywhere near that and still try a whole bunch of new stuff, all the time.

[@aisback1990]

@@fruitarian I just spent more on soaps than I should. Especially because it takes me a good 6 months to a year to finish one and I have some I haven't even tried yet

[@fruitarian]

@@aisback1990 I go through them quicker than that. I shave my head. Maybe, you shave around a beard or something. I guess you can try to prioritize using them based on the smells you like the most. I do that, too. I buy more than I need. There might be a subreddit where you can give some away, if there are any that you don't like. Otherwise, apart from the scent diminishing, they should last for decades.

[@IAMCDB]

@@fruitarian You're correct, you don't have to spend a lot unless you want to.

[@gohabs365]

Are any of their soaps lightly scented? I have scent sensitivity.

[@IAMCDB]

I'm not sure that I'd classify any of these as light. Most of these are at least medium IMO.

[@kostakisxwl9642]

I m trying to decide peach& cognac or asian plum?

[@IAMCDB]

For me it would be Peach & Cognac:)

[@ThePad549]

Thanks for the list Chris. A & E are a super impressive artisan, and do have few of their soaps. As you rightly say fragrance preference is so subjective for example i love peaches and cognac but my wife doesn't care for the scent at all. There was no surprise on your favourite!

[@IAMCDB]

Yes sir, you're 100% right. What you love someone else may not at all.

[@wross5961]

Well I'm wishing they will send a paper scent sample for their soaps smells because I'm picky.

[@IAMCDB]

Samples would be great, I agree.

[@wross5961]

Got the vanilla Tobacco but no real tobacco scent.

[@IAMCDB]

Did you like that one?

[@wross5961]

@@IAMCDB Good shave but strong vanilla clove smell like spice cake and never really smelled any tabacco.Other than the smell it gave a great shave,I need to find a store if I want the fragrance soap I prefer because the soaps are reaching 27 tubs.However I do find this soap non irritating as far as the essential oil causing slight burning sensation when face lathering which is a plus.clove, vanilla and oddly familiar to spice cake is what I smelled.

[@IAMCDB]

@@wross5961 gotcha. Alwaus use those things that are enjoyable.

[@wross5961]

@@IAMCDB I loved the peaches and cognac,tertius gave you that nice new leather smell in car,spartacus was a nice manly smell,under the sea was interesting and liked it,revolution I can't quite place it kinda peppery.Yeah I went too far in the rabbit hole for soap smells I think. Oh forgot Chocubana I like but I craved chocolate brownies and cake.

[@IAMCDB]

@@wross5961 Oh yea, those are all nice ones.

[@mikeyfelley]

No Asian Plum i’m very surprised

[@IAMCDB]

There are so many great A&E soaps it's hard to reduce it to 10. I like Asian Plum but it has a darkness to it that keeps it out of my top 10.

[@3stooges242]

Dollar tree has a shaving brush for a dollar now!!!!!!

[@IAMCDB]

You'll be seeing it soon:)

[@blade4vor905]

Great Ariana and Evans top 10 list, Chris! Although, this list tells me that I need to up my A&E game. :) Emerald Moss! Yes, Mr. Charkalis needs to bring that back in K2. I don't think there's a fougére type scent in the current lineup, is there? Cheers! -Rob

[@IAMCDB]

Excellent point Rob. This scent is far different from what Pete normally does so it would be a welcome addition to the lineup.

[@cameronmccoy5051]

You said you get vanilla even though it isn't listed, but Bourbon is listed. The Bourbon is likely where that vanilla is coming from.

[@IAMCDB]

Could very well be. I definitely get more vanilla than boozy from that scent.

[@cameronmccoy5051]

@@IAMCDB interesting fact is that when you buy imitation vanilla extract at the grocery store, they make that with oak. Oak contains vanillin which is why whiskeys and wines often have vanilla as a prominent note in the flavor and scent profile. There could be any number of reasons that the other scent compounds you associate with Bourbon didn't come through for you. You might remember I mentioned I make booze for a living. 😉

[@IAMCDB]

@@cameronmccoy5051 Oh yes, I understand why you'd have this knowledge :)

[@JT-nf9tk]

Hi Chris! Unfortunately, I don't own A and E so I can't comment on my best soap. However, I still got a kick that your #1 A/E is Undersea with the terrible label. Like I said when you first reviewed, it is a yucky label.

[@IAMCDB]

They have some great soaps Joe. The label isn't for me for sure:)

[@mathieuplatteel1284]

unfortunatly i do not own A&E soaps

[@IAMCDB]

No worries brother. There are plenty of great soaps out there:)

[@mathieuplatteel1284]

@@IAMCDB so true, i really enjoy my MdC, stirling, and SV soaps. But it is so tempting to try new soaps.

[@IAMCDB]

@@mathieuplatteel1284 You have some great ones there, that is for sure:)

[@refinededge399]

The bourbon probably refers to vanilla extract and not whiskey

[@IAMCDB]

Could be sir. When I think of bourbon I only think of one thing:)

[@toddd7444]

Favorite 10 Soaps By wheelchair larry in these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Bar Soap, Tallow or Glycerin based Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?

[@finch8423]

Honestly irisch moos does not get the respect it should. Such a classic scent, dare I say more classic than proraso.

[@IAMCDB]

I agree sir.

[@zekehall]

I don't own, nor have I tried, any A&E soaps. I have limited storage space and, with the number of Canadian artisans, I'll probably never get to A&E. Nothing against A&E or Peter, though; I only hear good things.

[@IAMCDB]

Never say never:)

[@firecured1701]

AFA soaps r concerned A&E r top notch, but u think their ASs r as good (don't get me wrong sure they r good, tabac's AS is good but not as good the soap)

[@IAMCDB]

I think his aftershaves are quite good as well. Good enough for me anyway:)

[@firecured1701]

@@IAMCDB I'd rather go 4 PAA ASs

[@IAMCDB]

@@firecured1701 I tend to like PAA aftershaves as well. It's a hard pick to choose between them for me though:)

[@firecured1701]

@@IAMCDB interestingly both A&E & PAA r appreciated 4 their soaps rather than the ASs, but in case of PAA I guess the AS is as good as the soap

[@D4PPZ456]

I wish they had less sweet scents, it gets old very quickly. Their barbershop is probably one of the few that won't make me gag.

[@IAMCDB]

Not all scent are for everyone. I like most of them.

[@olymsailor83]

Loving these top 10 vids. The only A&E I have is socal hipster. Ide like to try the Asian plum, st barts, chocolate, and undersea. Sample time for me! Yaaayyy!

[@IAMCDB]

Those are some nice ones brother.