Martin de Candre Vetyver Shaving Soap 200g

The Vetyver asset deploys dry, earthy character—sophisticated without softness. This French artisan shaving soap channels the complex grassy essence of two vetiver varieties into a fragrance profile of seductive masculinity and understated refinement.

Fragrance Profile

A dry, woody composition combining the green notes of Haitian Vetiver with the raw, earthy character of Java Vetiver, both presenting a distinctly smoky facet. The grassy complexity develops through lemongrass and citronella, whilst Ylang Ylang from the Comoros and Palmarosa from Indochina bring subtle floral roundness and spiced warmth. The overall effect suggests the earth after rain—green, complex, and subtly reminiscent of the terroir. This is a fragrance for the operative who values complexity over simplicity.

Performance & Vegetable Oil Base

Built upon 100% vegetable oils (coconut and olive) through traditional saponification, this cream produces an exceptionally rich, dense lather with outstanding cushion and slickness. Minimal brush loading yields copious, stable lather that remains protective throughout the shave. The formula delivers the superior glide and control that the protocol demands, regardless of facial terrain.

Technical Specifications

200g ceramic bowl with screw-top lid. A single pot yields 12+ months of daily shaving. The fragrance composition employs natural essential oils exclusively, capturing the dry, earthy, slightly smoky character without synthetic alteration. Made in France using traditional handcrafted methods.

Intelligence First

New to the Vetiver formula? The Martin de Candre Vetyver 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

Established in Fontevraud in 1974, Martin de Candre has become the benchmark for artisanal French shaving creams. Handmade in small batches using time-honoured saponification techniques and natural essential oils, every formulation represents a commitment to consistency, efficacy, and the exacting standards demanded by serious shavers worldwide.