Mondial Sandalwood Shaving Soap 150ml
The Asset Brief
Sandalwood holds oriental essences that stimulate the senses and encourage creative clarity. This is a woody, thick fragrance—persistent and deliberate—that settles into skin preparation with the confidence of something that understands its own purpose.
Fragrance Profile
The sandalwood note unfolds as a warm, dense woody composition with oriental undertones. The fragrance carries a meditative quality, its persistent perfume working to alleviate physical tension and provide mental equilibrium. This is not a fragrance that demands attention; it commands respect through quiet authority.
Performance Specifications
The formula produces a stable, creamy lather that builds with each pass of the brush. Slickness is consistent and reliable, supporting a controlled blade journey whilst the sandalwood compounds work to condition the skin and provide gentle hydration. The post-shave feel is distinctly soft and velvety, with the dense woody notes lingering as a reminder of the ritual's completion.
Technical Specifications
- Format: Tallow-based shaving soap, 150ml
- Composition: Vegetable oils, refined tallow, potassium hydroxide, Parfum (Sandalwood fragrance), free from dyes and preservatives
- Origin: Handcrafted in Florence, Italy
- Primary Notes: Sandalwood, Woody Oriental
The Brand: Mondial
Mondial 1908 operates from Florence as Italy's most established shaving manufacturer, maintaining five generations of family expertise. The house philosophy remains uncompromised: employ only natural raw materials of vegetable origin, refined oils, and classic fragrances—no synthetic additives, no modern shortcuts. Each soap is produced using artisanal methods refined over more than a century of continuous operation.