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Lavender Lilac Bar Soap: That One Week in May, in a Bar

Sweet, nostalgic lilac and herbal lavender in a 5 oz bar with a creamy lather and a soft floral scent, like an open window in May.

Great Lakes Lavender Farm 3 min read

Lavender Lilac Bar Soap: That One Week in May, in a Bar Save

There is a week every spring when the lilacs bloom and the whole world smells amazing. Our Lavender Lilac Bar Soap tucks that feeling into a 5 oz bar, blending sweet, nostalgic lilac with herbal lavender for a soft floral scent that feels like an open window in May.

Two flowers, one season apart

On the farm, the lilac bushes bloom right before the lavender does, so for a few weeks every spring we get one beautiful scent handing off to the next. This bar brings them together. Lilac is sweet, powdery and a little old-fashioned in the best way, the smell of a grandmother's back porch. Lavender adds a cleaner herbal note so the floral never gets cloying.

Using it day to day

  • At the sink: a creamy lather for hands, with a gentle floral note left behind.
  • In the shower: lather in your hands or on a washcloth for an all-over spring scent.
  • Between uses: rest it on a draining dish, away from the spray.

Making it last

Habit Why it helps
Use a draining dish A bar sitting in water softens and wears away faster
Keep it out of the spray Dry time between uses keeps the bar firm
Cut it in half Use one piece while the other stays dry in a cupboard

A spring gift

Lilac is a lovely pick for Mother's Day, spring birthdays and Easter baskets. Wrap a bar in tissue with a ribbon, or pair it with the Lavender Lilac lip balm for a little spring set. For anyone who has ever cut an armful of lilacs for the kitchen table, it is an easy win. Find more ideas on our gifts page, or build a basket in the Gift Box Builder.

Frequently asked questions

Is it strongly floral?

It is soft rather than heavy. Lilac leads, and lavender keeps it fresh.

Can I use it on my body as well as my hands?

Yes. It works at the sink and in the shower.

Is lilac available all year?

Lilac is a spring favorite. See the product page for current availability, and use Notify Me if it is out of stock.

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