So now I'm past the two month mark, and went through and rechecked samples. Having a sweating issue due to lack of circulation and high humidity, but nothing has developed DOS (did have a lilac from aztec go dos'y though, suspect of that FO because two different batches did it). I cut all the bars in half and rebatched the cut offs and moved the halves inside...so I was able to check scent cut and uncut. Also adding in some HP notes since most of my batches are now HP.
Asian Sandalwood: Can't get past the yellow lather. Massive discoloring. Smells GREAT... holds well. Waiting for my HP to cure more to see if that helps with the lather issue.
Apple Mango-holds scent well, keeper. Mild mild yellow discolor, without a control you can't tell.
Banana-discolor evens to a medium tan. One of the softer bars that was sweating the worst-not sure if either is related to the scent but three different batches had the same result. Smells turns to the artifical end and some sniffers can't tell its banana (I have 4 month old batches with this one). Might end up mixing it with something...
Black Coconut-keeper for HP, maintains scent. Good luck CP, I'm not bothering again. No CP results due to overheating. Dark dark brown discolor but lather is fine. Used at .8 ppo as a compromise for scent strength in HP, seems to be a good ratio.
Winterfest: Ended up turning a light creamy yellow in the bars after two months, in CP still has a undertone of blech that it loses in HP. Testers 50/50 on if they like it...scent holds well. Seems to be personal preference.
Beach-still not impressed. Smells like erm, perfume but not overpowering. I wouldn't describe it as beach. With the accel issues and the generic scent I'm not bothering with it. One of the less sweaty bars, proabaly due to the heating.
No discolor.
Baby powder-I think it got stronger! Held well and no discolor. Still smells like baby powder.
Dirt-no discolor, still holding strong, smells better after two months. More earthy than ick came through.
Bamboo-faded a touch, yellowy discolor. Nice green smell still.
Dark Knight Bay Rum-mild tan discolor, holding scent well but losing some depth.
Frankincense and Myrrh-so light I'm not bothering. Brown tan discolor, soap softer than other batches (no sweating though). If you're looking for a light incese scent this would work.
Nag Champa-another incense that's so light it's not worth it...tan discolor.
Rose Jam-tan discolor, less rose more berry. I do like it, fruity without overly sweet. Held scent well. Top part ashed pretty thickly, I didn't cover..
Patchouli Passion-Yellow brown discolor, moreso at edges than in the middle (vanilla maybe?). Would probably end up using this in a swirl for CP because the discolor can't make up its mind. Did hold scent well.
Suede and Lace-perfumy scent, might be nice mixed with smoke or dirt or something to ground it. Pinkish brown discolor. Not a huge fan of the scent itself but it held and mellowed well. Bar was a touch soft.
Lust-Gorgeous pink red color. Don't use this over .5 ppo unless you are wearing a gas mask. Dirty Jasmine is what it cures to. Not recommended for CP'ing in the house it smells HORRIBLE until cure. Tolerable in HP just keep your face awayyyyy from the top when pulling off the lid....
Honeydew Melon-ended up with a yellow cream discolor but a nice sweet smell (not fruity, just melony). Didn't get a bigger bottle but its on the keeper list for me.
Sea Salt and Agave-reddish discolor, great oceany smell to me (no kelp LOL). Holds scent well.
White Tea and Ginger-smells like BB's version, no fading although its a light scent to start with. No discolor.
Lavender Sage-ended up a mild tan discolor, held scent but develops more sage than lavender (although the lavender is there). I like it.
Woodsmoke-light cream discolor after two months. Smells better and stronger, like smoky wood. Would be a good mixer.
Turquoise Sky-yelloish discolor, scent settled down into a clean oceany cologne smell. I'm on the fence with it, HP seems to make the scent settle in faster.
******* HP's only****** These are only a few weeks old
Sea Witch-HP'd only. I like it but it faded after three weeks HP cure, didn't change but got lighter. #2 on my oceany scent list.
Black Cedarwood/Juniper-HP'd only. Mostly cedar. Seems to be holding well. Manly scent if you like lumberjacks! No major discolor yet.
Sweet Orange Chili Pepper-ehhhhhh I'm on the fence. HP'd only. Scent still swapping between oranges and chili...scent not coming through the wax wrap at all versus most of the others that smell event hrough one layer. Yellow orange discolor.
Merlin's Forest-HP'd only...got stronger after two weeks! Smells like the incense, the powdery overtone is no where near as strong as other's I've tried. Keeper. Dragon's blood with something else...brown discolor.
Cappuccino Espresso-brown discolor, HP'd only , smells great!
Have not done monkey farts (lot less banana than others), plumeria, and some others I've missed. My sweating bars issue is keeping me on the HP end of things for a while...
