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How to Pick a Scent: A Guide to Stone City Farm's Goat Milk Soap and Lotion Scents


November 10, 2026· 3 min read

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How to Pick a Scent: A Guide to Stone City Farm's Goat Milk Soap and Lotion Scents

"Which one should I get?"  It's the question we hear most, whether you're standing in front of our shelves in-store or scrolling online.  Scent is personal, and the right one can turn a quick shower into a little moment for yourself.  So we put together a simple guide to our soap, lotion, and bath scents, grouped by family, so you can find your favorite (or the perfect one for someone on your gift list).

A quick note before we start: all of our fragrance oils are phthalate-free, and every bar of our goat milk soap is made with raw goat milk from our own herd.

Fresh and Herbal

If you love that clean, just-stepped-outside feeling, start here.

Eucalyptus Spearmint

Cool, crisp, and quietly calming.  Eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils make this one feel like a deep breath.  Who it suits: early risers, gray-morning showers, and anyone who loves a spa feel.  You'll find it in our soap, lotion, cream, bath salt, and lip balm.

Rosemary Mint

Earthy rosemary up front with bright, cooling peppermint right behind it.  A longtime customer favorite.  Who it suits: anyone who wants a reviving, minty-fresh clean.  Try the soap or the bath salt.

Lemongrass

Bright, sunny, and uplifting.  Our Lemongrass soap is made with lemongrass essential oil, dried lemongrass, and ground oats.  Who it suits: citrus lovers and anyone who needs a little sunshine in December.  Also comes as a bath salt.

Peppermint

Cool and tingly, and pure peppermint through and through.  Who it suits: tired feet and anyone who loves a wake-up.  Try the bath salt or the lip balm.

Herbal Citrus

Grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot essential oils in our Herbal Citrus lip balm.  Who it suits: anyone who wants a bright, zesty balm in their pocket.

Floral

Luscious Lavender

Our tried-and-true classic: soothing, lovely, and never overpowering.  Who it suits: evening showers, slow-down nights, and anyone who wants a gentle, familiar scent.  It comes in nearly everything we make: soap, lotion, cream, and bath salt.

Warm and Cozy

When the evenings get dark early, these are the scents that feel like a soft blanket.

Cashmere

Warm vanilla, sandalwood, and delicate florals in a soft, sophisticated blend that lingers all day.  Who it suits: anyone who likes a scent that's cozy but polished.  A lovely gift.  Find it in our Cashmere lotion.

Sweet Pumpkin

Pumpkin spice, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sugary vanilla.  Who it suits: fall fans who'd happily live in sweater weather.  Try our Sweet Pumpkin lotion.

Frankincense & Myrrh

Made with real frankincense and myrrh, this bar is unique, a little exotic, and not soon forgotten.  Who it suits: anyone who loves a deep, resinous scent, and it's a natural for Christmas.  Shop the Frankincense & Myrrh soap.

Man Bar

Sandalwood and peppermint with gritty coffee grounds for an invigorating scrub.  Made for men, borrowed by everyone.  Who it suits: dads, hard workers, and anyone who likes a little exfoliation.  Shop the Man Bar.

Unscented and Sensitive Skin

Naked

No essential oils or fragrance added, just goat milk goodness.  Our Naked soap is our gentlest bar, and our Naked cream is simply unscented moisture.  Who it suits: sensitive skin, scent-sensitive households, and anyone who just wants clean and simple.

Christmas Favorites for Gifting

If you're shopping for someone else, here are the scents we reach for this time of year:

  • Frankincense & Myrrh soap for a classic Christmas feel.
  • Cashmere lotion for anyone who loves warm, soft scents.
  • Man Bar for the guys on your list.
  • Naked soap or cream when you're not sure what they like.

Pair a bar of goat milk soap with a Straight Teak Soap Dish or Crisscross Teak Soap Dish for a gift that's ready to use.  Still can't choose?  A gift card lets them pick their own.

Quick Tips for Choosing

  • Match your routine.  Fresh scents suit mornings; lavender and cozy scents suit evenings.
  • Layer it.  Pair a soap with the same scent in lotion or cream, like Eucalyptus Spearmint or Luscious Lavender.
  • Feeling adventurous?  Our 1lb Soap Box has an Unknown Aroma Adventure option that lets us surprise you.
  • Use it fresh.  We suggest using your soap within a year.

Find Your Scent

The best way to choose is to try them yourself.  Visit us in-store in Tenino to smell them in person, or browse our goat milk soap and lotion and cream online and find your new favorite.

Header photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

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