Le Chatelard 1802 Savon de Marseille Citron 100 g

The Citron (Cédrat) scented soap by Le Chatelard 1802 is distinguished by its exceptionally fresh, sparkling and aromatic citrus fragrance. The scent evokes the intensely fragrant peel of the citron, an ancient citrus fruit known for its particularly pronounced peel aroma. This extra-mild soap is made in Provence according to traditional Marseille soapmaking methods and enriched with sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin. It is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

Citron – sparkling, tangy and aromatic

At the heart of the fragrance is the intense freshness of citron, known in French as Cédrat. Its scent recalls freshly grated citrus peel, releasing a lively, almost tingling freshness through its essential oil-like aroma. Pronounced tangy notes combine with green, slightly tart and subtly bitter nuances.

Unlike the juicier fragrance of an ordinary lemon, citron has a character more strongly defined by its peel. Alongside its clear, lemony freshness are drier, aromatic facets reminiscent of a freshly cut, thick-skinned citrus fruit. This gives the composition a particularly vibrant and expressive character without becoming sweet or heavy.

Le Chatelard 1802 particularly highlights the sparkling citrus notes and distinctly tangy character of the fragrance. This fresh, crisp composition is especially well suited to a morning shower and to anyone who enjoys intense citrus scents.

Citron – an ancient citrus fruit

Citron (Citrus medica) belongs to the rue family and is one of the oldest cultivated citrus species. Originally from Asia, it was already grown in the Mediterranean region during antiquity. As one of the ancestral citrus species, it played an important role in the development of various citrus fruits familiar today.

Its fruits are often larger than ordinary lemons and have a particularly thick, aromatic peel. This peel is used, among other things, to produce candied citron peel. In perfumery, citron is especially valued for the intense, fresh and slightly tart aroma of its peel.

In this soap, the name Cédrat refers to the fragrance. A natural essential oil or extract derived from Citrus medica is not explicitly declared in the listed ingredients.

Soapmaking in Provence and perfumery expertise from Grasse

Le Chatelard 1802 makes its soaps in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, in the Drôme region of Provence. The brand combines traditional Marseille soapmaking with a diverse selection of scented soaps. The fragrance compositions are developed in Grasse, a French town with a long history of perfume making.

The soap base consists of saponified vegetable oils and is complemented by sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) and vegetable glycerin. Sweet almond oil is valued in cosmetics for its emollient properties, while glycerin is known as a moisture-binding ingredient. The manufacturer describes the formula as extra-mild, nourishing and moisturising.

How to use and product characteristics

Wet the soap with water, work it into a lather between your hands and spread the foam over damp skin. Rinse thoroughly afterwards. It is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

After use, leave the soap to dry on a well-draining soap dish to help the bar remain firm and last as long as possible.

• Fragrance: citron (Cédrat), intensely fresh, sparkling and slightly tart
• Extra-mild scented soap made in the Marseille tradition
• With sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin
• Traditionally described as containing 72% vegetable oils
• Free from parabens and added preservatives, according to the manufacturer
• For hands, body and face
• Made in Provence, France
• Fragrance composition created in Grasse
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 5 × 2 cm
• Net weight: 100 g

Ingredients (INCI)

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 77492.