If you've been into a LUSH shop, you probably noticed that our soaps look a lot like blocks of cheese. To confuse people even more we cut our soap on cutting boards, weigh it, and then wrap it in deli paper to be sold. Alkmaar is named after a city in the Netherlands famous for its cheese markets where big rounds of delicious cheeses are sold. This soap doesn't smell like cheese though! It has a creamy sexy jasmine and honeysuckle scent with smokey vetivert undertones.
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This is my new favorite. I normally always go for citrus-y scents, so I never thought of buying Alkmaar soap before. I always go for Bohemian and Sandstone. I have also tried Vanilla in the Mist, but never Alkmaar. Fortunately, my sister gave me some of hers. I used it, and now I am hooked. I love it. It smells great and it leaves my skin feeling soft and well-cleansed. I really love the jasmine and honeysuckle tones. :D
It melts easily, though. The Lush website says that transporting it during the summer months is not advisable because it will probably turn into liquid, and they will not be able to replace or refund "may melt" items. Good news: you can most probably pop it in the fridge, and you'll still be able to use the soap. But to be sure, remember to keep your soap someplace cool! :D
Have you tried Alkmaar soap? Did you like it?
