Kia ora I just used instant ..as I don't drink coffee so was lucky to find any in the house but apparently according to soap natrurally u are meant to use the real stuff which I thought I would try next time, maybe if I can con a wee bit of real coffeee from someone, seems a waste to buy as we don't drink it. U can get vanilla essential oil, I think its called vanilla absolute ..well as I ordered all my supplies from aromatics and more and they ddint have it, I just got the fragrance oil.when I get rich from soapmaking, I will be able to get the absolute stuff..lol The first coffee soap I made had no fragrance and really is`a kitchen soap, this one I can see why you would want to use it in the shower esp if you like vanilla! I do too! Thanks for your feedback Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 _____ From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary Louise Parker Sent: Monday, 22 March 2010 2:24 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Mandys soap HI Mandy, back online again - thanks for the great feedback I will post a seperate email in reply to my feedback. Mandy's Vanilla Coffee - Odour Removing Soap packaging/first impressions YUM, immediately want to take a bite - and wow cocoa gets that colour, I did not know that, so cool new knowledge. Nice cellophane packet and informative label, which you have obviously taken sometime researching and creating, which is very useful to the discerning soapbuyer. Size OK, skinny not my favourite, I prefer a thicker bar, but of course that is a personal preference. Pre shower smells like the chocolate eclair lollies ummmm, nice and waxy to touch. Shower experience lathered up quickly a mixture of bubbles, smelling good - dominating now with vanilla. Whilst I havent tried on engrained smell I will do (in time) and will report back. Left no trace of smell on skin - My favourite thing without a doubt...... the smell Thanks Mandy Questions Did you use instant, expresso or plunger? Can you get vanilla essential oil - althou the fragrance seem to work in this instance. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2760 - Release Date: 03/20/10 19:33:00