Trash Panda
Talent Soap Factory
Talent Soap Factory is a Greenville, South Carolina–based artisan brand selling on Etsy since 2022. Led by its principal maker, Aaron (surname not publicly disclosed), the company offers a broad catalogue of distinctive, original fragrances across shaving soaps and aftershaves. Its soaps are produced in two bases—a vegan mango-butter formulation and a duck-fat (tallow) base—and the workshop is also noted for meticulously restored vintage shaving brushes.
Scent Description
Trash Panda is an assertive scent that walks the line betwen fragrance families: an amber oriental due to its embrace of vanila, sweet dates, and brown sugar, which is so rich with confectionary warmth that it could easily be considered a gourmand. There's no denying that the aged oak bourbon is front and center, dominating the accord, but beneath the surface carmelized sugars cohere into a rich, molasses-like sweetness balanced by a thread of vetiver which grounds the melange, adding dryness and depth. The result is a bold, masculine and unabashadly indulgent fragrance which is highly wearable in the right context but may be a bit much for the office given its obvious connection to fine spirits.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
10
Longevity
9
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Amber Oriental
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home
Inspiration
Unique
Country of Origin
USA
Menthol
Non-menthol
Companion Products
Splash
Base Description
The Mango Butter base produces a lather with exemplary density and cushion, which is likely due to the high concentration and blending of both Pottassium Stearate and Sodium Stearate, with Sodium Stearate being less soluable and providing a firmer, longer-lasting structure. Mango Butter plays an essential role: rich in Stearic and Oleic acid, it adds plushness, which is further densified by Castor Oil, while Glycerin aids in hydration. Lastly, Avocado Oil, which is rich in emolients, softens the feel and aids in moisturization. The result is a lather which is heavy, thick, with good glide and strong stability, that provides superior protection and a well-hydrated post-shave feel.
Lather Properties
Cushion
10
Density
9
Slickness
7
Stability
Lather Type
9
Structured
Base Type
Base Name
Vegan
Mango Butter
Skin Food
Glycerin, Babassu Oil, Castor Oil, Mango Butter, Avocado Oil
Top Notes
Bourbon, Dates, Figs
Heart Notes
Plum, Wild Currant
Base Notes
Vetiver, Vanilla, Date Sugar, Brown Sugar
IIngredients
Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Babussu), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sodium Stearate, Aqua, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Parfum, Ricinus Communis Seed (Castor) Oil