Martin de Candre Magellan Shaving Soap 200g

The Magellan navigates the spice routes in a single composition—warm, exotic, evocative of historical expeditions. This 200g asset represents the full mandate of Martin de Candre's mastery, delivering an extended operational period with the sophisticated aromatic complexity that discriminating operators demand.

Fragrance Profile

The composition opens with the invigorating and sunny freshness of thyme, suggesting the clarity required for navigation. Heart notes reveal the captivating spicy warmth of clove, evoking the legendary spice trades. Base notes unfold with the gourmet, vanilla sweetness of cinnamon, providing depth, warmth, and amber-woody undertones. The overall effect suggests the historical spice routes themselves—fresh herbal introduction, warm spiced heart, smooth woody base. The fragrance is warm, aromatic, and distinctly masculine without heaviness or cloying character.

Performance & Vegetable Oil Base

Formulated from 100% vegetable oils (coconut and olive) through traditional saponification, this soap produces an exceptionally rich, dense lather with outstanding cushion and slickness. The formula requires minimal brush loading to generate copious, stable lather that remains protective throughout the shave. The performance remains consistent across all operational parameters, delivering superior glide and control regardless of facial terrain or deployment circumstances.

Technical Specifications

200g ceramic bowl with screw-top lid. INCI: formulated through traditional vegetable oil saponification with natural essential oils including thyme, clove, cinnamon, and woody-amber accords. Made in France. A 200g pot yields 12+ months of daily shaving. Created in 2024 to mark the brand's 50-year anniversary of artisanal excellence.

Intelligence First

New to the Magellan formula? The Martin de Candre Magellan 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

Since 1974, Martin de Candre of Fontevraud has crafted soaps of legendary quality using handmade, small-batch methods. The Magellan represents their 2024 anniversary edition, exemplifying the brand's unwavering commitment to spiced fragrances, vegetable-based formulation, and the exacting performance standards that have established them as the gold standard in the international wet-shaving community.