29/10/2026
Ever wondered if the real Savon de Marseille is worth the fuss?
Genuine Marseille soap must contain at least 72% olive oil. The olive bar is simple. Olive oil, water, salt, lye. No colouring, no perfume, no preservative. That’s what makes it work for sensitive skin as well as very young skin.
Savonnerie Le Serail is one of the last artisanal soap houses left is Marseille. Vincent Boston founded it in 1949.
A tip worth knowing: the strong earthy smell comes from olive pomace oil - the second pressing - and it’s the true sign you have the genuine one.
Available locally at Home & Knife Edge, Johnsonville Mall. Worth a look and a smell next time you’re passing.
