Veggie Oils vs Animal oils

I suppose the choice is a very personal one.. though in researching, each has it's own merit. I prefer veggie oils in my soaps. After experimenting with both.. I find lard soaps didn't hold a fragrance for very long periods of time & the tallow soaps left unscented. had a distinct odor to them. But for a very white bar using no TD lard/tallow would be the way to go.. just not for me.