Le Chatelard 1802 Savon de Marseille Citrus & Green Tea 100 g

The Citrus & Green Tea (Agrumes – Thé Vert) scented soap by Le Chatelard 1802 combines the lively freshness of citrus fruits with the gentle, botanical fragrance notes of green tea. Sparkling, fruity citrus notes give the composition a bright, invigorating character, while the green tea accord adds a subtle, slightly herbal freshness. This extra-mild soap is made in Provence and contains sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin. It produces a creamy lather and is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

Citrus fruits and green tea – two kinds of freshness

What makes this fragrance composition distinctive is the combination of two different yet complementary scent profiles. Citrus fruits bring a lively, fruity and slightly tangy freshness. Green tea, by contrast, introduces a calmer, botanical and subtly tart dimension.

The citrus notes evoke freshly cut fruits and aromatic peels, with sparkling, bright and sometimes slightly bitter nuances. The green tea accord complements this fruitiness with a gentle, green note reminiscent of fresh tea leaves.

The result is a fresh, fruity and botanical fragrance that is neither exclusively citrus-focused nor purely herbal. The lively character of the citrus fruits is balanced by the understated nature of green tea. This combination gives the soap a pleasant lightness and makes it a versatile fragrance for everyday body care.

Citrus fruits – classic fragrance notes in perfumery

Citrus fruits have long played an important role in perfume making. Their fragrance notes belong to the hesperidic family, particularly associated with fresh Eau de Cologne compositions.

Depending on the fruit, citrus fragrances can have different facets. Lemons evoke a clear, tangy freshness, while sweet oranges offer a rounder, fruitier scent. Grapefruits often introduce a slightly bitter note, whereas bergamots combine fresh, aromatic and subtly floral nuances.

These examples illustrate the diversity of citrus fragrances. However, Le Chatelard 1802 describes the composition simply as Agrumes and does not identify any particular citrus fruits as individual fragrance ingredients. The emphasis is therefore on the shared character of this fragrance family: a bright, fruity and sparkling freshness.

Green tea – a gentle botanical fragrance note

Green tea is obtained from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Unlike more heavily oxidised varieties of tea, green tea leaves are heated during processing to largely prevent enzymatic oxidation. Depending on their origin and processing methods, they develop different botanical and aromatic characteristics.

In perfumery, green tea is particularly appreciated for its fresh, subtly herbal and slightly dry fragrance character. A green tea accord can evoke young leaves, freshly brewed tea or a gentle botanical freshness.

In this soap, the green tea fragrance provides a calm counterpoint to the lively citrus notes. It adds a green, understated dimension to the composition, preventing the fruity character from taking centre stage on its own.

Here, the name Green Tea describes a fragrance rather than a specific ingredient. The ingredient list does not explicitly declare any green tea extract (Camellia sinensis). Likewise, no natural citrus oils are listed as separate ingredients. This is a perfume composition whose precise fragrance raw materials are not specified in detail.

Extra-mild soap with sweet almond oil and glycerin

Le Chatelard 1802 uses a formula based on saponified vegetable oils for this soap, particularly oils derived from palm and palm kernel. It is complemented by sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin.

Sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) is a valued cosmetic ingredient used in numerous skincare products for its emollient properties.

Glycerin is a moisture-binding ingredient used in cosmetic formulations. The manufacturer states that the glycerin used in this soap range is of vegetable origin.

The manufacturer describes the soap as extra-mild, producing a pleasant, creamy lather during washing. Its fresh fragrance adds both fruity and botanical notes to the daily cleansing routine.

Made in Provence – perfume created in Grasse

Le Chatelard 1802 soaps are made in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, in the Drôme region of Provence. The French brand combines the tradition of Marseille soapmaking with a diverse collection of scented soaps.

The fragrance compositions are developed in Grasse, a town in southern France renowned for its perfume making for centuries. The combination of French soapmaking and carefully crafted fragrances defines the character of this collection.

Among the different fragrances, Agrumes – Thé Vert stands out for its balanced combination of fruity citrus freshness and gentle green tea nuances. Compared with distinctly sweet, floral or spicy soaps, this variety places the emphasis on a light, fresh fragrance character.

How to use and product characteristics

Wet the soap with water and work it into a lather between your hands. Spread the creamy foam over damp skin, then rinse thoroughly. The soap is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face, as well as for use in the bath or shower.

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: citrus fruits and green tea (Agrumes – Thé Vert)
• Sparkling, fruity citrus notes with gentle, botanical green tea freshness
• Extra-mild scented soap made in the Marseille tradition
• With sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin
• Creamy lather for everyday body care
• For hands, body and face
• Fragrance composition created in Grasse
• Made in Provence, France
• 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, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Citral, Geraniol, CI 11680, CI 77891, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, CI 12490.