From the Kew Gardens collection at English Soap Company, a bar soap in Apricot Vetiver: "The Kew Gardens Apricot Vetiver Soap has a fresh, juicy scent of succulent peach and apricot leading to a rich fresh heart of exotic mango, raspberry, and Florida orange enhanced by delicate sweet nectarine. The base has very soft musk notes and delicate rosewood accords." 240g for $10.75 at The Bee's Knees.
From Australian brand Wavertree & London, a triple milled bar soap in Christmas Pudding: "Delve into a Christmas Pudding with a delicious fragrance of sweet spices, citrus peel and brown sugar. Hints of brandy and rich raisins. Memories of Christmases past." $8.95 for 200g at Smallflower.
In case you need some fancy guest soaps for the holidays, or a fancy hostess gift? Bridie Hall's Grand Tour Collection of Intaglio Soaps: "Collected as souvenirs from European Grand Tours in the first half of the 19th century, intaglios featured profiles of great mythological figures and scenes. This set of five weekend sized guest soaps is no different and is its own complete collection. Each of the five colors available are gently perfumed with a fresh and inspired fragrance." $48 for five 25g soaps at Beautyhabit.
A limited edition bar soap for holiday 2025: Panier des Sens Snowy Forest. "The woody and amber notes of this solid soap reveal a mysterious and sacred atmosphere. Last-minute gift, Secret Santa, or a surprise for your guests — give in to the softness of our extra-gentle solid soap." 200g for $9.50 at Panier des Sens USA, where you'll also holiday bars in Enchanted Spice and Frosted Sugar.
Freddy Mercury reportedly put Roger & Gallet soaps in his dresser drawers, and someone or another on instagram says he loved the carnation. No idea if it is true but here we go: Roger & Gallet Carnation soap, $7.95 at Smallflower.