Mûir(e) Wood Shaving Soap
John Muir, for whom the famed national park "Muir Woods" is named, was a driven man. He loved nature so much that he crusaded for decades to preserve it, founding the Sierra Club and establishing national parks at Yosemite and the Sequoia National Forest, which inspired the conservation of other natural wonders all over the United States. He was so outspoken and persuasive that no less than Ansel Adams, perhaps the greatest nature photographer of the 20th Century, regarded him as a direct influence and inspiration for his work.
In keeping with Muir's love of the forests, we've attempted to capture the crepuscular gloom of the woods at dusk, all purples and greens and blues. Blackberry seemed a perfect choice to blend with the jammy resin of balsam fir, while oakmoss and vetiver lace the undergrowth, imparting earthy mossiness and wood. The scent of damp air, so common in the Pacific Northwest where Muir made his home, wends its way through the fragrance, leaving a hauntingly gossamer shimmer in its wake. Not so much as photorealistic fragrance as an inspired color impression, suffused with the indigo of the dusky woods, Mûir(e) Wood is a tribute to one of our great forefathers in a strikingly unconventional manner, a memorial to a man who went to live in Nature and only came back to tell us of the wonders he had seen. La mûre may be French for blackberry, but the man himself is the inspiration. His contemplative approach to the world, so reminiscent of our own wet shaving rituals, is best expressed in words to others:
"To sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the cedar to break the flow of silence, there lies the value of wilderness." - John Muir
Net wt. 4 oz, Made in USA
Customers praised the "excellent lather" and "slick" performance of this shaving soap. The woodsy, earthy scent with blackberry notes divides opinion - many love the "unique" fragrance that "transports you to the woods," while some find it too sweet or synthetic. Several recommend trying a sample first. Overall quality is highly rated.
Just got this soap and AS. Boy what a good copy of Domestos scent. You repeated it to the smallest details. I think the slogan for this scent should be : “Smell like a clean white friend”. Nice work Barrister!!!
Barrister and Mann Mûir(e) Wood smells amazing, the scents of Muir(e) Wood has become a new favorite for me. Muire(e) Wood starts off with blackberry on top of oakemoss, balsam fir and vetiver, which gives a earthy mossiness and wood smell to it. The end result is an earthy scent with a sweetness that comes together very nice. I can’t get enough of this scent, i will defenitivet order the EDT when it releases.
Love the scents in this soap and aftershave and I’m not a big fan of wearing aftershaves and cologne. I look forward to shaving for the lingering scent of the soap not to mention it lathers quickly and is very effective! Muir Woods is my favorite fragrance of all.
The smell I found is a bit weird. I recommend trying a sample first.
I love the lather characteristics of all of B&M’s shaving soaps!
If you want scent that is different from all the others you own, this is the one. Its very special. Earthy, woodsy. But with a very clear sweet note. Almost like candy. Its a very interesting combination. This scent will grow on you and become one of your favorite. The base is so good and so slick. It is my favorite base among the ones i own.
Great smell and texture
It's beyond me to try to explain the scent, but I (and more importanly, my wife) love it. The slickness and glide of the soap is excellent. I have been on an extended trip and shaved with Muir Woods every day and have enjoyed the aroma each and every day. B&M, Please run another batch soon as I've nearly used up my supply.
Good lather. A very sweet woodsy smell
The shave is excellent like al B&M shave soaps, but the scent isn’t my favorite. A little too earthy for my liking.
Didn’t know exactly what to expect but I’m glad I took the chance! Smells amazing
If this was simply called Blackberry it would be right on the mark. However, for something that is supposed to represent nature, the blackberry is good but it drowns out all the other scent notes. I can pick them up somewhat but not enough to really break through in a meaningful way.
I am of the belief that the blackberry needs to be dialed back a couple of notches, Them bring the oakmoss and the balsam fir forward a touch more.
The blackberry is important to the scent profile but not to such an extent that it overwhelms everything else.
Excellent and protective lather
The fragrance is okay, and I appreciate the concept, but it lacks something.
To my nose, it feels very synthetic, particularly on the scent that remains on the skin after washing. Adding some additional notes like musk or woods and reducing the dominant scent could probably enhance it... just a thought.
The base is always perfect.
Great !!!
This shave soap is terrific! Great scent and wonderful lather. Makes me feel soothed and clean.
A little like a cologne blind buy. I like the consistency of the soap during a shave. But the scent is nothing like the woods, not even metaphorically. Too much blackberry... And, hey, I get it. There is always a tension between marketing hype and the reality of a product. I generally like soaps from this brand. This one was a miss for me though,
A perfect balance of damp woodsy ozone mixed with a hint of the blackberry to give it some subtle lingering sweetness. Very good.
I love the scent. It's rugged and manly, and makes me feel like a lumberjack in the Puget Sound. The shave soap is great quality and leaves a great shave as well.
However, my wife thinks it smells like Grape Soda. It gives her headaches. I can kind of smell it, but it's a deal breaker for her. It's definitely worth getting a sample first so you're not in my shoes (or rugged leather boots)
Love it. There are three things I love in a shave soap. 1. Great Lather (check). 2. An aroma I can relate to (check) 3. A strong enough scent that gets through my stuffed nose and/or allergies (check.) Muir Woods (bad pun) checks all t he boxes. "Nuff said.
Became an instant favorite of mine upon first use. The damp air is such a refreshing and different scent, it mixes perfectly with the forward of berries. Please never stop making this.
This is a fantastic scent that smells as described. The fragrance lingers in an oh-so-subtle way for a few hours after the shave. I’ve already ordered another one to ensure I have some on hand for a while.
This scent takes me to the woods after a light rain. Very pleasant!
I was a bit on the fence when I picked this up. And I’m still a bit on the fence; as long as it passes the wife-test we’re good to go (4 star rating).
The blackberry is VERY forward. I find the aroma super sweet. Paired with the aftershave and the blackberry is almost all I can smell. I was hoping for a little more subtlety. Again, between this and my recent pickup of “Full Measure” Cologne—my wife loves that I smell so sweet.
Hesitant to write this, because it’s my first purchase from the company. My only issue is that the scent starts out very cinnamon heavy on me, and my partner gets massive headaches from cinnamon. So, unfortunately I won’t be able to wear it. I will say that it gets much better smelling after it settles. Interested in trying more scents from the company.
I bought this after someone on the facebook page Shave Dad recommended it. I’m glad I did. It is one of my top two scents right now in my shave den.
To get it out of the way first, the base quality of (and a shave with) B&M soaps is unmatched.
On to the scent. I recommend getting a sample first, but the minute I did I immediately bought a tub before even using.
The blackberry top note is fruity without being sweet or overbearing. It’s lovely.
And after that, the layers come in. This soap is the smell of earth, and rain, and if you close your eyes it can transport you to the deepest part of a forest.
It does not smell like a manufactured scent trying to replicate the woods. It is primeval and like a memory of a place or time that was captured in this soap. It instantly takes me to places I’ve been - whether it’s a jungle or a Northern forest
It may not be for everyone, but I would recommend this without question to anyone. It is so unique and welcoming and true; and a shaving experience with it is truly transportive.
Fantastic Lather and excellent residual slickness. Love the Balckberry top note scent with the subtle woodsy scent in the background definitely a winer
Fantastic Lather and excellent residual slickness. Love the Balckberry top note scent with the subtle woodsy scent in the background definitely a winer
I'm rather new to safety razors and my experience with soaps is extremely limited. I got a few samples last night, with one of Mûir(e) Wood Shaving Soap among them.
I decided to try it first, and boy, it did not disappoint! The scent and the performance are fantastic!
Imagine waking up in the woods during a very humid morning on a foggy morning. The smell of the old tree bark, the leaves, and the fire pit burning, mixed to give you a sense of peacefulness and relaxation. That was me tonight while shaving.
I can't wait to try other scents!