Martin de Candre Citrus Shaving Soap 200g

When the operative requires invigoration, the Citrus delivers—a citrus protocol that energises without compromise. This French artisan shaving soap harnesses the essential oils of ripe citrus to provide clarity and drive before the mission commences.

Fragrance Profile

A lively, clean citrus composition built on essential oils only—no synthetics. The opening reveals the green nuances of lemongrass, lime, and bright lemon. The heart develops with the invigorating sweetness of grapefruit and petitgrain, whilst bergamot adds refined complexity. The result is a fragrance that remains both energetic and refined, lifting without excessive citral intensity.

Performance & Vegetable Oil Base

Crafted from 100% vegetable oils (coconut and olive) through traditional saponification, this cream produces an exceptionally rich, dense lather with outstanding cushion and slickness. The formula requires only minimal brush loading to generate copious, stable lather that protects throughout the shave. The citrus fragrance, composed of fragile essential oil notes, presents a technical achievement in stability and harmonisation when formulated without synthetic stabilisers.

Technical Specifications

200g ceramic bowl with screw-top lid. A single pot yields 12+ months of daily shaving. The Citrus fragrance remains controlled during use, delivering invigoration without olfactory distraction. Made using exclusively natural essential oils in traditional French method.

Intelligence First

New to the Citrus formula? The Martin de Candre Citrus Shaving Soap 50g serves as a field assessment unit — sized for thorough evaluation before committing to the full 200g reserve. Pair either format with the Martin de Candre Pre-Shave Oil Copra Chamomilla Lemon 45ml to optimise blade performance and lather efficiency.

The Brand: Martin de Candre

Founded in Fontevraud in 1974, Martin de Candre remains the gold standard for handcrafted French shaving creams. Small-batch formulation, natural essential oils, and vegetable-based saponification define their approach—making them the choice of discerning operators who demand consistency, efficacy, and refinement in equal measure.