"Elphaba"— A Verdant Bar of Unorthodox Virtue
From the Theatrical Cabinet of The Shambles Soap Company.
For those whose sympathies stray from powdered propriety and into the shadows of conviction, we submit to your consideration "Elphaba"—a bar of uncommon depth, cloaked in the hush of forest floor and ancient wood.
The scent evokes a solitary stroll beneath a moss-draped canopy, where incense clings to velvet cloaks and secrets are better kept by trees. Earthy and reverent, the aroma opens with verdant moss and lichen, met with smooth sandalwood and aged vetiver, anchored by a whisper of rich amber. It is the scent of spellwork and defiance—complex, unwavering, and not made for courtly approval.
Each bar is inspired by the climactic transformation of Elphaba in the final scenes of the motion picture, when Elphaba, masterfully played by Cynthia Erivo, ascends in defiance and glory, cloaked in the now-iconic gown conceived by legendary costume designer Paul Tazewell. The design, a triumph of shadow and spirit, appears as deep black from afar—yet upon movement, reveals rich undercurrents of regal violet woven through the folds. It is this duality—power cloaked in restraint, colour hidden within darkness—that breathes life into the bar.
Swirled in ink-black, mossy green, and a concealed thread of violet, each soap mirrors the gown’s haunting splendour: bold, mysterious, and laced with enchantment. The marbling shifts like silk in stage-light, as if the soap itself is caught mid-flight, rising above expectation and fear.
Scent Profile:
Top Notes: Green oakmoss, dew-laced lichen
Heart: Sandalwood, vetiver root
Base: Aged amber and ancient earth
Approximate Weight: 4.5 to 5 oz — hand-cut and elegantly unique
Due to the handmade nature of this product, your individual soap may not appear exactly as the soap pictured. Please allow for variation in this artisanal soap.
For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of eyes.
A limited engagement from our Theatrical Cabinet, "Elphaba" is one of several character-inspired bars drawn from tales of stage and screen. This creation is a work of admiration and imagination, and bears no affiliation with the Broadway production of Wicked or the Oscar-nominated motion picture.
"Elphaba" Soap
To ensure your bar of handcrafted finery remains in top form, kindly observe the following:
1. Keep It High and Dry – Allow your soap to rest upon a dish with proper drainage. A slotted tray or wooden rack is most agreeable. Damp heaps are no place for such refined company.
2. No Soaking, If You Please – A prolonged bath may suit a weary soul, but your soap much prefers a brisk encounter and a swift escape from standing water.
3. Employ a Cloth or Pouf – These humble accessories assist in conjuring a most agreeable lather whilst preserving the life of your bar.
4. Store with a Touch of Grace – Should you have spare bars (clever you), nestle them in a cool, dry drawer. They shall impart a gentle fragrance to your linens whilst awaiting their turn.
Tended thusly, your soap shall reward you with many days of delightful service and unflappable charm.Ingredients: Distilled water, olive oil blend, organic coconut oil, sodium hydroxide, organic shea butter, organic kokum butter, organic avocado oil, organic sustainably sourced palm oil, organic jojoba oil, castor oil, sodium lactate, mica colorants, fragrance oils.