Wet Shaving Database

Since 1770, the House of Yardley London has created fine luxury soaps worthy of royalty. Yardley was a major producer of soap and perfumery by the beginning of the 20th century. Yardley's signature scent is English Lavender, which was launched in 1873. English Lavender was popular during the Victorian Era in England and was imported to the USA in the 1880s where it became popular in American households. The lavender that Yardley uses in their products is the variety Lavandula angustifolia, which is specially grown for Yardley in the South of England.Yardley's shaving soap is no longer produced, and is a sought-after "vintage" product by shaving enthusiasts.