Best Aventus Dupe Soap Stirling Executive or Wickham’s 1912 Classic 24?

[Fozzie Bear]

Hi,

Pretty much as the title states. I’m interested in getting my first Aventus Dupe soap and have narrowed it down to the two soaps above.

I like the performance of Wickham’s and their scents ( already own 4 tubs) but have never tried Stirling soaps.

So for people that have tried both, which do they prefer?, scent wise and performance wise?. I really don’t want to get both as I have plenty other soap as is!.

Thank You.

 

[Shaverrific666]

Wickham 1912 all day. Not to knock Stirling, good soaps and well priced, just Wickham smells better. Stirling when lathered has a slight "tallow" scent coming through if you know what I mean.
This may have changed though as it as a while ago. Wickham performs really well for me as well. Apricus is another great scent to check out. The scent is inspired by vintage Eau Sauvage but it smells like a cross between this and AdP Colonia to my nose.
Good luck and stay safe out there !

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Wickham 1912 all day. Not to knock Stirling, good soaps and well priced, just Wickham smells better. Stirling when lathered has a slight "tallow" scent coming through if you know what I mean.
This may have changed though as it as a while ago. Wickham performs really well for me as well. Apricus is another great scent to check out. The scent is inspired by vintage Eau Sauvage but it smells like a cross between this and AdP Colonia to my nose.
Good luck and stay safe out there !

Thank you Sir!. I just love Wickham’s Magnum, the scent is divine and so up lifting!. Irish Fern is nice as well but a different kind of scent.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

Wickhams all the way.

Lathers better, more easily and the smell is better than Stirling too. Overall, a better soap for me.

 

[DamianJ]

I've not tried that particular Stirling, but as mentioned earlier it is sometimes possible to smell the soap base through the scent. Personally I'd go with Wickham every time, but they are my favourite soaps.

 

[owlman]

I recently got both, and find the scents very similar. The Wickham is maybe a bit more fruity? So if you like the Wickham base and don't necessarily want to venture into the Stirling world at this point, go with the Wickham.

 

[Rowlers]

I'll add that I do think Wickhams have fantastic scents, but I prefer the performance of Stirling.

 

[TheChrisC]

The Stirling is a better performer but I prefer the scent of the Wickham, plus I just like supporting Darren.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

I'll add that I do think Wickhams have fantastic scents, but I prefer the performance of Stirling.

Didn't see that coming Lee.

 

[Stonec0ld]

As someone who has tried a few different Aventus dupes, my favourite is Declaration Sellout

 

[Pattorashu]

Stirling also recently changed their base, and it is quite the performer with no more overpowering tallow. I would say both are absolutely worth a try.

 

[Rowlers]

Stirling also recently changed their base, and it is quite the performer with no more overpowering tallow. I would say both are absolutely worth a try.

I didn't know that!

 

[Deleted member 1881]

I copy-paste the ingredients from the Barbershop soap from Stirling:

Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Distillled Water, Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Vegetable Glycerin, Fragrance Oil, Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Coconut Milk, Lanolin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate

Checking my Barbershop that I bought on 22 April 2019....
Yep, it is the same. So no change at all.

I just noticed that the price now on Maggards is a bit higher but nothing important.

 

[junipertar]

I copy-paste the ingredients from the Barbershop soap from Stirling:

Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Distillled Water, Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Vegetable Glycerin, Fragrance Oil, Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Coconut Milk, Lanolin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate

Checking my Barbershop that I bought on 22 April 2019....
Yep, it is the same. So no change at all.

I just noticed that the price now on Maggards is a bit higher but nothing important.

It might be a tweak of the ratios, I also think recent Stirlings perform better than the ones I had 2-3 years ago.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

It might be a tweak of the ratios, I also think recent Stirlings perform better than the ones I had 2-3 years ago.

Maybe we should ask Rod.