FRENCH SOAPS

French Soaps & Authentic Savon de Marseille

Bring the beauty of everyday French rituals into your home with Malmaison’s collection of authentic French soaps, including traditional Savon de Marseille, nourishing liquid soaps, olive oil soap cubes and elegant perfumed soap bars.

For those searching for French soaps in Australia, Malmaison offers authentic Savon de Marseille, Fer à Cheval soap, olive oil soap cubes and Marseille liquid soaps selected for refined homes and thoughtful gifting.

At the heart of this collection is Savonnerie Fer à Cheval, Marseille’s oldest soap factory, founded in 1856 and renowned for continuing the tradition of authentic Marseille soap making.  Their soaps celebrate generations of French craftsmanship, using time-honoured methods to create products loved for their purity, practicality and Provençal elegance.

From classic Marseille liquid soap for the bathroom or kitchen to beautifully scented French soap bars and thoughtful soap gifts, this collection is designed for those who appreciate quality, heritage and refined European home living.

Whether you are styling a guest bathroom, choosing a luxurious hand soap, or looking for a beautiful French gift, our French soap collection brings a touch of Marseille charm into the everyday.

Looking for the full range from Marseille’s oldest soap factory?  Shop all Fer à Cheval soaps and discover authentic Savon de Marseille, liquid hand soaps, olive oil soap cubes and French household care products.

Why Choose French Soap from Malmaison?

French soap is loved for its timeless simplicity, beautiful presentation and everyday versatility.  Our collection includes soaps suitable for hand washing, bathroom styling, kitchen use, gifting and self-care rituals.

Many of the featured soaps are from Fer à Cheval, a historic Marseille soap maker known for authentic Savon de Marseille, liquid soaps, olive oil soaps and French household care products.  The official Fer à Cheval brand describes itself as Marseille’s oldest soap factory still producing authentic Marseille soap, with origins dating back to 1856.

Choose from delicately scented liquid soaps, traditional soap cubes, gentle perfumed soap bars and beautifully packaged pieces that make thoughtful gifts for lovers of French style.

Perfect For

French soaps are a beautiful choice for:

Guest bathrooms, powder rooms, kitchen sinks, housewarming gifts, hostess gifts, French-inspired hampers, Mother’s Day, Christmas gifting, self-care rituals, laundry styling, and elegant everyday hand care.

Explore the Collection

Discover French liquid soap, Savon de Marseille, olive oil soap, Fer à Cheval soap, perfumed soap bars and traditional Marseille soap products, carefully selected for homes that value authentic French design, beauty and heritage.

A Few Helpful Notes on French Soaps

What is Savon de Marseille?

Savon de Marseille is a traditional soap associated with Marseille, France. It is known for its heritage, simplicity and versatility, and is often made using vegetable oils.

Is Fer à Cheval authentic Marseille soap?

Yes. Fer à Cheval is a historic Marseille soap factory founded in 1856 and is recognised for producing authentic Marseille soap and black soap.

Can French soap be used as a gift?

Yes. French soaps make beautiful gifts for housewarmings, birthdays, hosts, Mother’s Day, Christmas, thank-you gifts and French-inspired hampers.

What types of French soap does Malmaison stock?

The French Soaps collection includes Marseille liquid soaps, perfumed soap bars, olive oil soap, Savon de Marseille products and Fer à Cheval soaps. 

Is Marseille soap suitable for everyday use?

Many Marseille-style soaps are designed for regular hand, body or household use.  Always check each individual product description and ingredient information to choose the best soap for your needs.