I just unmolded my samples and here's what I think:
"Coconut Cream Pie" NG- it smells really good. It's buttery and strong with vanilla and then just a touch of coconut. The soap is already brown.
Definitely not was I was looking for.
In lotion: sweet vanilla, smells like when you walk by a cotton candy cart.
"Coconut cabana" NG- this one doesn't smell like coconut. It's a bit fruity and if I had to pick a scent that stood out, I'd say pineapple. It's light and sort of floral. Generic. Behaved well and no discolor in so far.
In lotion- definitely fruity, but smells fake and funky when put on the skin .. Passing on this one.
"Coconut craze" NG- this smells really good though not what I'm looking for. It does smell like B&Bworks "exotic coconut" it's musky and sexy with a hint of sandalwood. Not fruity. I think a lot of people would like this. Behaved well and is tan colored (so far)
In lotion- same description as above scent doesn't morph on skin.
"Exotic coconut" NG- this one behaved well but right now there is almost no scent in the soap very light I cannot give a good description.
In lotion- smells almost like coconut craze but much lighter and has a drop of that fruity pineapple scent which clearly fragrance makers think people associate with coconut. They should stop doing that. This one is a no.
"Island coconut" BB- again, behaved well but very very light. Right now it just smells slightly sweet.
In lotion- out of the jar this one isn't too bad smells like typical coconut air freshener (like the paper trees from the car wash) too fake smelling for me.
"Creamy coconut" NG- this is my 3rd favorite of this bunch. The soap behaved perfectly. The scent is super light but I like it and I think with curing it's headed in the right direction. Good mix of the real and artificial suntan oil smell. I hope the scent sticks.
In lotion- very close to what I'm looking for. This may be my favorite. It does smell like the made up coconut smell we all recognize so if you want only "real" this one won't be for you.
"Caribbean coconut" WSP (crafters choice) - This one is really good. The scent in the soap is strong already. It soaped perfectly. It's very sweet and creamy smelling, but does not smell like suntan oil at all. I don't know if it smells like coconut or just really good and I'm being tricked by the name.
In lotion- very good. I can't decide if I like this one or creamy coconut better.
"Coconut" Day star- this one smells like the real deal. Honestly. Out of the bottle it was just ok and smelled like the others, but in the soap it smells like actual coconut flesh. It behaved terribly, overheated, and now it's sitting here all brown and greasy and gross looking, but it smells divine. I'm so torn! Trying to figure out how to make this work.. Maybe used in a lower percentage and then mixed with a better behaved FO? .. I'll keep you posted, but it is the most realistic coconut scent of all.
In lotion- it's nice and definitely a front runner, but it is not as lovely as it is in the soap. Maybe if you overheat it it would smell nicer LOL...
I've ordered a few more coconut samples to try, and I'll update this post after curing these babies!
