Alkmaar

3.5 oz.
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Alkmaar
How to use
For hands, and use all over naked bodies. Get sudsy in the bath and shower. For optimal longevity, keep LUSH soap in a well-drained soap dish (away from water) between uses.

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Saucy jasmine and honeysuckle soap

If you've visited a LUSH shop, you probably noticed that our soaps look a lot like giant blocks of cheese. Alkmaar is named after a city in the Netherlands famous for its cheese markets where big rounds of delicious cheeses are sold. Luckily, this sultry soap doesn't smell anything like cheese! Tremendously creamy lather meets sexy jasmine and honeysuckle scent with smoky vetivert undertones for a saucy, gentle cleanser that leaves you with soft, gloriously scented skin.

Features

  • For fans of Silky Underwear: (the dusting powder or lingerie variety) you’ll love the mesmerizing fragrance of jasmine and vetivert.
  • Not your Granny’s floral: Jasmine and honeysuckle flirt with the senses in a rather saucy way.
  • The soft touch: Incredibly gentle and creamy, Alkmaar is ideal for dry skin as it gives you a sexy sudsing experience and leaves skin soft.

Customer Review

from Liz
"This is my favorite soap ever. I have pretty dry skin and a lot of soaps dry me out. This lathers very nicely and leaves me soft and smelling yummy. The scent reminds me of the beach for some reason. It leaves a nice light scent that isn't overpowering."

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4.2

(based on 145 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (80)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (34)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (4)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Pleasant smell (109)
  • Cleans effectively (108)
  • Moisturizing (104)
  • Lathers well (93)
  • Creamy (10)

Cons

  • Doesn't last long (45)
  • Dries skin (11)
  • Unpleasant smell (10)
  • Sticky residue (3)

Best Uses

  • Shower (115)
  • Baths (80)
  • Hand soap (63)
  • Facial soap (20)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (67), Budget shopper (38)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Unexpected 5 stars

The first time you look at it you would think that it is plain and simple. When I was at LUSH I smelled everything there was, but at the end I always came back ...Read complete review

The first time you look at it you would think that it is plain and simple. When I was at LUSH I smelled everything there was, but at the end I always came back to this soap. It's creamy and the scent is perfect.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

I love the way this soap feels on my ski...

I love the way this soap feels on my skin and the smell. It lathers up pretty well on its own and with a pouf, I got tremendous lather. My main motivation for purchasing...Read complete review

I love the way this soap feels on my skin and the smell. It lathers up pretty well on its own and with a pouf, I got tremendous lather. My main motivation for purchasing this soap was the scent, and I'm disappointed that the scent didn't seem to stick to me at all. This soap is also a little softer than I'd hoped. I 'cured' it by letting it sit, opened, on the shelf for a few weeks before using it and it still seems like it's going to melt away quickly although the soft texture of the soap feels good on my skin.

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Super Smooth

By Claire the Catastrophe

from NC

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Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Lathers Well
  • Moisturizing

Cons

  • Doesn't Last Long

Best Uses

  • Shaving
  • Showers

Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

When I first got this I was a bit disappointed because, honestly, this soap smelled weird. Just plain weird. I didn't like it at all. However, after I used it a few times, I realized how moisturizing it was and started using it to shave with. I've never had a closer shave than when I use this. It leaves my legs silky smooth and moisturized and without razor burn! Now I actually really enjoy the scent and don't like using anything else to shave with. I have repurchased this several times and plan on doing so in the future.

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5.0

Love it

By Liz

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Brand Buyer

Pros

  • Lathers Well
  • Moisturizing
  • Pleasant Smell

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Baths
    • Showers

    Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

    This is my favorite soap ever. I have pretty dry skin and a lot of soaps dry me out. This lathers very nicely and leaves me soft and smelling yummy. The scent reminds me of the beach for some reason. It leaves a nice light scent that isn't overpowering.

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    2.0

    Weird texture

    By Sarah

    from Baltimore

    Pros

    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

    • Sticky Residue

    Best Uses

    • Showers

    Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

    This was my first soap that I ever bought at Lush because I simply adored the smell - still do. However, I found that after being in my shower in a dish for about a week, the soap got very cracked and lumpy and eventually just became rock solid and impossible to use. This might have been because I kept it in the shower rather than outside of the shower and maybe the water got to it or something but, well, I feel like something meant for the shower should be able to withstand water. Also, whenever I rubbed it over my skin and then rinsed, I felt like my skin was a little sticky. It didn't feel sticky once I dried off, just in the shower, so that wasn't really a big deal. I'm a huge Lush fan - not sure I'd buy this soap again, though.

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    • None of the above

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love this soap!

    By The Short Chick

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Budget Buyer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Lathers Well
    • Moisturizing
    • Pleasant Smell

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Baths
      • Showers

      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

      I absolutely adore Alkmaar. I have tried other Lush soaps, but I just keep coming back to this one. I try to use only natural body products, but I have severe allergies to chamomile and avocado, usually making it nearly impossible for me to use the products out on the market. However, Alkmaar has neither of these, making me a happy, soft, and yummy smelling Lushie. :)

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      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      LOVE!

      By Lushie <3

      from Newport Beach, CA

      Pros

      • Cleans Effectively
      • Creamy
      • Lathers Well
      • Pleasant Smell
      • Super moisturizing

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Baths
        • Showers

        Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

        OMG! This soap is wonderful! It is soooo creamy and moisturizing. The is great for shaving because i have very sensitive skin and it makes shaving painless and effortless! This smells like honeysuckle and just a touch of jasmine. It has a light scent and its just wonderful! I recommend this soap to anybody! It may look boring but honestly, this is super creamy! Love it!

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        5.0

        My favorite soap!

        By Kay Em

        from Ohio, USA

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        Pros

        • Cleans Effectively
        • Lathers Well
        • Moisturizing
        • Pleasant Smell

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Baths
          • Showers

          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

          Alkmaar is by far my favorite soap. Sure, it doesn't look fancy, but it's always the quiet ones, eh? This soap creates the most wonderful, creamy lather and leaves my skin soft. The scent is pleasant and stays with me all day, but is never too overpowering. I would (and do) recommend this to anyone!

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          5.0

          Creamy, sweet and soft

          By Tiffany P

          from Central Texas

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Cleans Effectively
          • Lathers Well
          • Moisturizing
          • Pleasant Smell

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hand Soap

            Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

            This is by far my favorite soap from lush. I use it as a hand soap and cut chunks off to keep by the sink. It is creamy with a really lovely light honeysuckle scent that stays on my hands for hours. It lathers great and feels so soft. I always make sure to have a large chunk of it on hand at home. I store the part I'm not using in store wrapper and then in a ziplock bag to keep it fresh.

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            • Guilty Pleasure

            (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Honeysuckle & Jasmine - I don't think so

            By MuirBeach

            from Geyserville, California

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

              Cons

              • Smells like a hippie van
              • Unpleasant Smell

              Best Uses

                Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                This soap doesn't smell anything like honeysuckle or jasmine. Smokey undertones of vetivert? yeah, vetivert that someone rolled and smoked. Feels soft and creamy but sorry smells awful, more like fermented hippie. Going straight into the trash.

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                • None of the above
                 
                5.0

                Light, sexy smell

                By fiercecircus

                from New England

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                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Cleans Effectively
                • Pleasant Smell

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Baths
                  • Hand Soap
                  • Showers

                  Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                  This soap is nice because the smell is sexy and feminine, but not overpowering. This is a good soap to use if you want to layer another scent over it. It blends well with floral/romantic scents or earthy (patchouli/musky) scents.

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                  5.0

                  I can't get enough of this soap.

                  By SaltyVeruca

                  from Louisiana

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Moisturizing
                  • Pleasant Smell
                  • Relaxing

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Baths
                    • Showers

                    Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                    Alkmaar is simple, yet decadent. My skin feels soft and smells fantastic after a nice bath with this soap. While I have been a fan of Lush products for a long time, this is a new find for me, and has quickly become my favorite Lush product.

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                    5.0

                    Lovely

                    By Bree

                    from Bloomfield Hills, MI

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                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Cleans Effectively
                    • Lathers Well
                    • Moisturizing
                    • Pleasant Smell

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Baths
                      • Hand Soap
                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      A little bit of luxury goes a long ways. The scent is a light floral that won't overpower you or make it so that you can't wear perfume later. It's a really relaxing scent. The soap itself is really creamy and will leave you clean without stripping your skin. One of my favorite soaps.

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                      • Cult Classic
                       
                      4.0

                      Better than it looks!

                      By Laur

                      from Indianapolis, IN

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                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Lathers Well
                      • Moisturizing
                      • Pleasant Smell

                      Cons

                      • Doesn't Last Long

                      Best Uses

                      • Showers

                      Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                      I got a sample of this soap and now I want to buy it next time I place an order with Lush. It smells just like Silky Underwear, so if you like that sent, you'll love this soap. I think it lathers nicely and is very moisturizing as well. I just love the pleasent light scent that is girly but not too overpowering. I'm excited to order a full size of this!

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                      • Guilty Pleasure
                       
                      4.0

                      Smooth Operator

                      By Sierra the Boheme

                      from San Diego, CA

                      About Me Budget Buyer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Lathers Well
                      • Moisturizing
                      • Pleasant Smell

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Baths
                        • Showers

                        Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                        Loved this product in the bath with a bath bomb and some nice music. It lathers so well and leaves your skin feeling really soft afterward. Very soothing and I love the fragrance.

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                        3.0

                        Very pleasant scent

                        By Mahina

                        from Ventura, Ca

                        About Me Budget Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans Effectively
                        • Lathers Well
                        • Pleasant Smell

                        Cons

                        • Dries Skin

                        Best Uses

                        • Hand Soap
                        • Showers

                        Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                        I really do love this soap for its scent, as it is so aromatic but does not suffocate either. I wish it was a bit more moisturizing though :/

                         
                        5.0

                        Simply Amazing!

                        By Brittany

                        from Orlando, FL

                        About Me Budget Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans Effectively
                        • Lathers Well
                        • Moisturizing
                        • Pleasant Smell

                        Cons

                        • Doesn't Last Long

                        Best Uses

                        • Baths
                        • Showers

                        Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                        Every time I've walked into Lush I've looked at this soap, picked it up and smelled it, but always walked out with something "prettier". However, having tried the majority of their soaps and still being curious about this one I finally picked a chunk up. I wish I would have bought it sooner! I LOVE the scent, it is absolutely intoxicating! It also has this silky white lather, and moisturizes my skin beautifully. And while I love how lush puts things in their soaps (i.e. oats in porridge, peels in sexy peel, fruit in sultana) it was nice to not have to catch bits of anything in the drain. I guess I'd have to say my only complaint is that it doesn't seem to linger on my skin which sucks because I'm pretty into the smell, but at the same time it's great because I can enjoy it in the shower, but it allows me to use multiple lush products and I don't have to worry about the scents clashing or being too strong. I will be buying this soap for a long time!

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                        5.0

                        Beautiful

                        By GRose

                        from Boulder, CO

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                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Lathers Well
                        • Pleasant Smell

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Showers

                          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                          This soap is so beautiful! A nice flower smell that doesn't stay on your skin so you can wear perfume, or put on lotion afterwards. The lather is thick and creamy. Smells great on the bar, great in the shower, and is my #1 lush soap! can not wait to buy some once my sample runs out!

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                          4.0

                          Great 4 shaving

                          By sonja soxs

                          from new york

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                          Pros

                          • Lathers Well
                          • Moisturizing

                          Cons

                          • Unpleasant Smell

                          Best Uses

                          • Shaving
                          • Showers

                          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                          it really makes your skin soft but the smell is a little funky but i still adore it!

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          The quiet looking ones can be deceiving!

                          By greenmonster

                          from West Chester, PA

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                          Pros

                          • Cleans Effectively
                          • Lathers Well
                          • Moisturizing
                          • Pleasant Smell

                          Cons

                          • Doesn't Last Long

                          Best Uses

                          • Hand Soap
                          • Showers

                          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                          Its great in the shower when you have time to truly appreciate the fragrance. It is subtle and beautiful, warm smokey jasmine, quite floral like a royal garden. The scent does linger and its great to store in your linens as it does scent them nicely. Alkmaar is quite plain to look at when you are in the store with so many other pretty soaps to buy as Lush soaps are quite lovely to look at. Do not be deceived as sometimes the most plain can be the most beautiful. No nuts and berries here, pure deliciously luxurious soap and wonderful to use.
                          As a reference, my favorite soaps are Sultana, Karma and Porridge.

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                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          alkmaar is amazingg

                          By patels4eva

                          from bergen county,new jersey

                          About Me Brand Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Cleans Effectively
                          • Lathers Well
                          • Moisturizing
                          • Pleasant Smell
                          • Really mosturising
                          • Soft

                          Cons

                          • Very light smell

                          Best Uses

                          • Hand Soap
                          • Legs

                          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                          this was one of my first soaps i ever bought. it smells really good and it works really well. becuz of the soap i am going to buy much more. its also mosturizes and softens your hand

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                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Simple and pretty.

                          By greenmonster

                          from West Chester, PA

                          About Me Brand Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Cleans Effectively
                          • Floral
                          • Pleasant Smell
                          • Romantic

                          Cons

                          • Dries Skin
                          • Not as intense as others

                          Best Uses

                          • Showers

                          Comments about LUSH Alkmaar:

                          This soap smells lovely and is quite simple in regards to other intense smelling Lush soaps. It is not my favorite as I prefer intense smells. The jasmine smells pretty though it does not linger on skin after a bath. It smells like a 17th century garden party and that is great when your in a mild mood. After the last sliver melted away last night in the shower I was bummed though my skin itched: seems to be a bit drying for me. Might buy again if the mild mood strikes;)

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                            I LOVE this soap.!!!! is there any products that smell or a company it??
                            Asked on 10/29/2012 by paige from CA

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                              Almaar has the same scent as our Silky Underwear Dusting Powder!

                              Answered on 11/7/2012 by Anonymous
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