I haven't used the stick I just purchased, but I have used Arko numerous times before, so I can still speak on it;
Tallow-based soaps cannot be beat, and Arko is the best one out there. Lathers with little effort and is super dense, and it only costs a few bucks. I quite like the scent and don't find it strong. Some say it smells like a urinal cake, but it's a soft lemon to my nose.
There's a reason so many people buy this soap, and they haven't changed the formula after all these years...