Le Chatelard 1802 Savon de Marseille Yuzu 100 g

The Yuzu scented soap by Le Chatelard 1802 brings the lively, sparkling fragrance of a distinctive Asian citrus fruit to everyday body care. Its fresh, intensely aromatic character evokes the fragrant peel of yuzu, whose scent lies somewhere between lemon, mandarin and grapefruit. This extra-mild soap is made in Provence according to traditional Marseille soapmaking methods and contains sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin. It is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

Yuzu – sparkling, fresh and aromatic

The fragrance of yuzu is characterised by its particularly vibrant citrus freshness. Clear, tangy and intensely zesty notes take centre stage, recalling freshly cut lemons. These are accompanied by fruity nuances reminiscent of mandarin, together with a delicate, slightly tart freshness similar to that of grapefruit peel.

This combination gives yuzu its unmistakable character. Unlike the sweeter orange, it is distinctly sparkling and aromatic. Compared with an ordinary lemon, it offers a somewhat rounder, more complex fruitiness while retaining its fresh, slightly bitter citrus character.

Le Chatelard 1802 particularly highlights the lively, tangy freshness of this fragrance. The composition evokes the aromatic peel of the Asian citrus fruit and is especially appealing to those who prefer crisp, expressive citrus scents. The comparisons with lemon, mandarin and grapefruit describe the typical fragrance character of yuzu and do not mean that these fruits are present as ingredients.

Yuzu – a distinctive citrus fruit from Asia

Yuzu (Citrus junos) belongs to the rue family and originally comes from East Asia. It has been cultivated for centuries in China, Korea and Japan. Botanically, it is considered an ancient hybrid between a mandarin and the wild citrus species Citrus ichangensis, also known as Ichang papeda.

The usually rounded fruits have a thick, uneven and exceptionally aromatic peel. As they ripen, their colour changes from green to yellow. Their intensely fragrant zest and tangy juice are particularly valued and are used in Japanese cooking for sauces, seasonings, desserts and drinks, among other preparations.

Yuzu also has a place in Japanese bathing traditions. During the traditional Yuzu-yu at the winter solstice, whole fruits are placed in warm bathwater to enjoy their characteristic citrus fragrance. This aromatic tradition provides an interesting cultural connection to the use of yuzu in soaps and body care products.

In the Le Chatelard 1802 soap, Yuzu refers to the fragrance. A natural yuzu essential oil or extract derived from Citrus junos 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 this combination 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: yuzu, sparkling, intensely fresh, citrusy 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, Limonene, CI 11680, CI 77499, CI 77491.