Velours de Mendota - Wisconsin-Made Artisanal Soap
Velours de Mendota - Wisconsin-Made Artisanal Soap
Inspired by the quiet elegance of Madison’s lakeshore evenings, Velours de Mendota is a creamy, indulgent bar that captures the delicate beauty of ripe pear and soft vanilla.
The fragrance opens with the bright freshness of crisp green pear and pear blossom, gently unfolding into a heart of sweet churned cream and vanilla bean. As the lather develops, the scent settles into a smooth base of milky vanilla and soft sugar, creating an aroma that is both refreshing and luxuriously comforting.
Crafted using traditional cold-process methods, this bar is made with a nourishing blend of olive oil, coconut oil, lard, sweet almond oil, and castor oil to produce a rich, silky lather that cleanses while leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Bentonite clay adds a gentle purifying touch while helping the bar glide smoothly across the skin.
The soap’s distinctive appearance reflects the scent within—vibrant pear-green swirls folding through ribbons of cocoa brown, reminiscent of cream slowly blending into a decadent confection.
Elegant, comforting, and quietly indulgent, Velours de Mendota evokes the simple pleasure of something both fresh and creamy, like a cool dessert enjoyed on a warm evening along the shores of Lake Mendota.
Scent Profile
Top Notes: Crisp Green Pear, Ripe Pear Flesh, Pear Blossom
Heart Notes: Churned Cream, Sweet Cream Accord, Vanilla Bean
Base Notes: Creamy Vanilla, Milky Accord, Soft Sugar
Scent Character: Fresh · Creamy · Softly Sweet · Comforting
Why You’ll Love It
Rich, creamy lather that cleanses gently without stripping skin
Made with olive oil, coconut oil, and lard for a balanced, skin-loving bar
Sweet almond and castor oils help create a silky, conditioning lather
Bentonite clay adds a gentle purifying touch and enhances slip
Handcrafted using traditional cold-process methods
Long-lasting bar with a smooth, luxurious feel in use
