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Very much sounds like it's just the latest batch of Fougère with the lower strength scent.My v2 Fougère (from December 2016) was definitely a level stronger in scent than the tins of Tobacco and Kasbah I own.
Very much sounds like it's just the latest batch of Fougère with the lower strength scent.My v2 Fougère (from December 2016) was definitely a level stronger in scent than the tins of Tobacco and Kasbah I own.
A quick update. I used the Fougère V2 this morning and the scent on the face during lathering was definitely more pronounced. I'd say 5 out of 10 in intensity. Not as strong as the V1 soap, but, nevertheless, quite prominent. From the tin, it still smells weak. Interestingly, the scents, to my nose are different. The V1 is not your typical Fougère scent and whereas I would normally use Proraso splash with a Fougère scent, I typically use Floïd Blue AS with the V1 soap. I took the Floïd to the bathroom this morning, but had to change to the Proaso after lathering the V2. I agree with Avnish that this soap has a greener coniferous scent. I was intending to finish the V1 before switching to the V2, however, there is sufficient difference (to my nose) to warrant using both formulations in rotation. This is clearly down to a change of supplier that Manuel has had to go for.Thanks for getting me, much appreciated.
I'll let you how I get on tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure @Nishy has got the new version. Maybe he can compare the two?
He's got a lot more experience than myself.

It took me a couple of seconds to work out what I was looking at, then realised it's old packaging that's peeling off. Nice find.Found at a antique shop
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That brush is worth straying for the path of non buyanium for though it's bloody lovely.Hopefully noone remembers that my 2017 intention was to buy nothing...
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Cheers Wayne - it's the Rosewood and I'm very pleased with it - looking forward to giving it a goThat brush is worth straying for the path of non buyanium for though it's bloody lovely.

You can't help yourself can you.
Lovely brush, looking forward to your thoughts.
You are in for a treat. Probably my favourite brush.....for now.Hopefully noone remembers that my 2017 intention was to buy nothing...
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I have no idea why I've suddenly decided I must own all the Gillette 'Indian' DE's maybe a mild form of RAD.
I believe there is a Gillette rubie I must find, plus I want the 7 o'clock green with the actual green razor. No idea if there is anymore though.