Elysian Nero Shaving Soap 4oz

Product Overview

Elysian Nero Shaving Soap is a 4oz artisan shaving soap made with grass fed beef tallow, aloe vera, mango butter, and shea butter. Its complex fragrance combines apple and black currant with aromatic spices, jasmine sambac, frankincense, evergreen woods, leather, and tobacco.

Inspired by the contrasting reputation of Roman Emperor Nero, this tallow-based soap brings bright fruit and darker fragrance elements together in a traditional brush-lathering format. The formula also includes glycerin, kaolin clay, cashmere, and hyaluronic acid.

Quick Take

A tallow-based artisan shaving soap for those who enjoy layered fruit, spice, incense, and wood fragrances with leather and tobacco accents. Pair Nero with Elysian Nero Aftershave Splash for a matching post-shave finish.

Scent Notes

Featured Notes: Apple, Black Currant, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Jasmine Sambac, Frankincense, Silver Fir, Blue Cypress, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Leather, Tobacco.

Apple and black currant bring fruity brightness, contrasted by nutmeg, black pepper, and aromatic rosemary. Jasmine sambac adds floral detail, while frankincense introduces a resinous incense character. Silver fir and blue cypress contribute evergreen accents alongside sandalwood and earthy vetiver. Leather and tobacco give the composition a darker foundation.

Best For

Traditional wet shavers who prefer tallow-based soaps and complex fragrances combining fruit, spice, incense, woods, leather, and tobacco. Nero also appeals to shoppers who enjoy historically inspired artisan grooming products.

Performance Profile

Grass fed beef tallow and stearic acid form part of the soap's fatty base, alongside babassu, coconut, and castor oils. This combination provides the foundation for brush-built shaving lather. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are humectants, while mango and shea butters contribute conditioning components to the formulation.

Kaolin clay and xanthan gum are also included in the formula. Their presence alone does not establish a specific level of glide or cushion. Add water gradually as you build the lather to find the consistency that works with your brush and shaving technique.

Soap Base

• Grass Fed Beef Tallow: The animal-derived component of this tallow-based shaving soap.
• Oils and Butters: Contains babassu oil, coconut oil, castor oil, mango butter, and shea butter.
• Humectants: Includes glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
• Additional Components: Aloe vera, kaolin clay, cashmere, xanthan gum, and cane sugar are listed in the formula.
• Vegan Status: Not vegan because it contains beef tallow.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Roman Emperor Nero: populist or cruel tyrant?

Elysian's inspiration centers on the contrasting legacy of one of Rome's most controversial emperors. The manufacturer's story describes a young ruler known for generosity and a love of music, set against the cruelty and persecution associated with his later reign.

This tension between public popularity and a darker legacy provides the historical theme behind Nero.

Directions for Use

Wet your shaving brush and gently shake out excess water. Load the brush with soap, then build your lather in a shaving bowl or directly on wet skin. Add water in small amounts while working the brush until the lather reaches your preferred consistency. Apply to the shaving area, shave, and rinse thoroughly. Follow any additional directions on the product packaging.

Ingredients

Distilled Water, Aloe Vera, Grass Fed Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Babassu Oil, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Kaolin Clay, Cashmere, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cane Sugar, Essential Oil, Fragrance.

Product Details

• Brand: Elysian
• Product: Nero
• Product Type: Artisan Shaving Soap
• Net Weight: 4oz
• Base: Tallow-Based
• Tallow Source: Grass Fed Beef Tallow
• Featured Butters: Mango Butter and Shea Butter
• Fragrance Character: Fruity, Spicy, Aromatic, Floral, Resinous, Woody, Leather, and Tobacco
• Vegan: No
• Inspiration: Roman Emperor Nero
• Item: Shaving Soap Only

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Pro Tip

If the lather looks thick but feels pasty, work in a few drops of water before adding more soap. Check the feel on your skin as you adjust.

Related Products

Follow your shave with Elysian Nero Aftershave Splash 100ml for the same listed fragrance notes. A shaving brush and lather bowl complete your soap-lathering setup. Complementary products are sold separately.

FAQ

What does Elysian Nero Shaving Soap smell like?

Nero combines apple, black currant, nutmeg, black pepper, rosemary, jasmine sambac, frankincense, silver fir, blue cypress, sandalwood, vetiver, leather, and tobacco.

Does Elysian Nero Shaving Soap contain tallow?

Yes. The supplied ingredient declaration lists grass fed beef tallow.

Is Elysian Nero Shaving Soap vegan?

No. This soap contains animal-derived beef tallow.

Does the formula contain mango butter and shea butter?

Yes. Both mango butter and shea butter are included, along with babassu, coconut, and castor oils.

What size is Elysian Nero Shaving Soap?

This listing is for 4oz of artisan shaving soap.

Is a matching Nero aftershave available?

Yes. Elysian Nero Aftershave Splash is offered in a 100ml size with the same listed fragrance notes and is sold separately.

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