I'd been looking for a soap alternative to Lush with better ethics and products, and boy was I happy to stumble across EarthBits, not only local to me but a company with amazing products and ethics I can get behind. While the scents aren't quite as overwhelming as Lush (a plus if Lush is too strong for you, for me I like a super strong scent that can double as a air freshener and slap your sense awake), they are beautifully scented soaps that really smell wonderful. They lather up nicely and feel great, leaving you feeling fresh and clean and without drying out your skin. The rope is useful if you want to hang your soap or want a better grip, though personally I'd prefer a rope-less option. I also appreciate the larger sized options, bigger is always better and I'd be buying by the brick if I could. I'm yet to dabble in their other products, but so far I am 100% sold on their soaps and will be returning for sure!