I've been using Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream since Father's Day and it's pretty amazing - I'd say on par with SMN, if not better. I understand it's ungodly expensive but (1) the glass jar with silver top is pretty and stays on my sink, (2) it lathers like crazy and I feel I will get two years of shaves out of that jar, and (3) it smells awesome