Compagnie de Provence soaps

By Pei-Ru Keh

Sometimes the best surprises come in little packages. To coincide with its 20th birthday, Compagnie de Provence has added a substantial 180g version of its iconic vegetable soaps to the ranks. Each bar, made according to Marseille tradition from local natural ingredients, comes with a tiny instruction card so that once undone, its wrapper can be transformed into an ocean-inspired piece of origami. With eight fragrances to choose from, there's an entire menagerie waiting to be revealed, from swans to sea lions, and even a whale.

21 April 2010 | Lifestyle