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Good quality soaps please

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Colefra · 13/04/2026 16:11

I'm just about to finish my beloved Bastide soap. It doesn't appear to be sold in the UK any longer.
Please give me your recommendations for great quality soaps, preferably subtle rather than overpowering fragrance.
Thanks!

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Igmum · 13/04/2026 16:59

A very small business here but the soaps are fabulous and they do amazing advent calendars at Christmas. Slow turnaround because it’s a micro business but it means everything is very fresh and your soaps are usually made to order. I’d definitely recommend https://soapsforlittlesuds.co.uk/

LiveLuvLaugh · 13/04/2026 17:56

I love Bronnelley lemon, rose, fern, lavender. Really nice scent but the soap itself is really lovely, a bar lasts for ages.

Tortephant · 13/04/2026 19:16

https://www.frenchsoaps.co.uk

Ivegotonehandinmypocket · 18/09/2026 10:50

Give tetra zebra a try. It’s aimed at men but my god they smell amazing and are unisex.. I love the Ozone bar!

ImWearingPantaloons · 18/09/2026 11:49

Arran Aromatics - After The Rain range.
Eveything from the Highland Soap Company.

curly100 · 18/09/2026 11:59

ImWearingPantaloons · 18/09/2026 11:49

Arran Aromatics - After The Rain range.
Eveything from the Highland Soap Company.

I also use the Highland Soap Company but wouldn't go so far as to say everything! I love their 'Peppermint', Lemongrass' and 'Hebridean Seaweed' but don't like their 'Wild Scottish Raspberry' or 'Wild Nettle & Heather'. I'm also unimpressed with how quickly their pricing has escalated - it doesn't feel that long ago you could get 3 for £10, now it's 3 for £17!

EverythingIsComputer · 18/09/2026 12:07

Soap Yard have great French soap on a rope, my ‘special occasion’ fancy ones are Chanel No. 5 and the Fresh Freesia one.

Girlintheframe · 18/09/2026 12:09

I still love l’occitane soaps. Have used them for years. They are great value imo, large and last ages. Shea butter and Verbena are my favourites. Despite popular opinion I don’t like Arran Aromatics or the Highland Soap Company.

Mum4MrA · 18/09/2026 12:17

Girlintheframe · 18/09/2026 12:09

I still love l’occitane soaps. Have used them for years. They are great value imo, large and last ages. Shea butter and Verbena are my favourites. Despite popular opinion I don’t like Arran Aromatics or the Highland Soap Company.

I have sensitive skin and I like the same L’occitane soaps. They do last for ages.

user1476613140 · 18/09/2026 12:20

I like TK Maxx for bar soaps. They last ages.

Laiste · 18/09/2026 12:24

The Little Soap Company soaps are nice and very affordable (Amazon) - also they are very pure.

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