Which shaving soap scent is right for you?

Take the quick scent quiz — a few questions and we'll match you to a soap, then build the routine to go with it, soap to splash.

Watch: how the Scent Finder works

How to choose your shaving soap scent

Which shaving soap should you use? Start with the scent you'll enjoy every morning, then match the base and post-shave feel. WhollyKaw makes small-batch shaving soaps in scents spanning bright citrus, warm woods, classic fougères, gourmands and florals. The quiz above asks a few quick questions — scent family, base preference and post-shave feel — and points you to the scents that fit, then builds the matching routine: soap, after-shave splash, balm and toner.

Every scent is offered in two bases: a Tallow base for the richest, most cushioning lather, or a Vegan, plant-based base. Prefer no added fragrance? Bare Naked, Bare Siero and Sans Parfum are unscented.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a WhollyKaw shaving soap scent?

Use the scent finder above: pick the scent family you lean toward (citrus, woody, classic fougère, gourmand or fresh), your base preference, and how you like your post-shave feel, and it suggests matching scents. You can also browse the full scent list below and read each product page.

Do WhollyKaw shaving soaps come in a vegan option?

Yes. Most scents are offered in both a Tallow base, for the richest and most cushioning lather, and a Vegan, plant-based base. You choose the base when you add the soap to your cart.

Are there fragrance-free shaving soaps?

Yes. Bare Naked, Bare Siero and Sans Parfum are unscented options for anyone who prefers no added fragrance.

What goes into a full WhollyKaw shave routine?

A typical routine is a shaving soap plus a matching after-shave splash, balm or toner in the same scent. You can also add a beard oil, an aluminum-free deodorant, or the fragrance-free tallow face cream.

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