Shut Down That Stink With These Tough Man Soaps

Man soap

Does your man smell like a landfill every time he comes over?

Even worse – are you that man? Well, have no fear! Man soap is here to exorcise those pit demons and freshen those fetid feet - two at a time!

Let’s face it though. Your guy doesn’t want to smell like primroses, lavender or petunias. What he needs is a damn good soap that eliminates the stench and leaves only a rugged, manly scent.

So, let’s check out some of the world's best man soaps!

Whatever his skin type - be it oily skin or dry skin or some bizarre and frightening variant, one of these bar soaps will be just right for that stinker in your life.

As with all skincare products; try these soaps on a limited area of skin (such as your wrist) first to check for the small possibility of an adverse reaction. He may look tough - but you know better.

Each man soap reviewed below was carefully selected for its outstanding features and quality by one or more of our editors. Savvy Selector may collect a small percentage of sales from the links on this page if you choose to buy something (that's how we stay in business and fund the work required to create our reviews). This will come at no additional cost to you - and we are confident that you will be delighted by your new discovery!

Dr. Squatch All Natural Bar Soap for Men

Dr. Squatch All Natural Bar Soap for Men

Why We Love It

Ready to upgrade your shower routine? Dr. Squatch All Natural Bar Soaps will give you the manly experience you are after.

These 5-packs of cold process natural man soap feature a selection of scents which are all naturally derived. They include Cool Fresh Aloe, Cedar Citrus, Gold Moss, Pine Tar and Bay Rum - so you can find your signature scent.

This man soap is made in the USA using traditional cold process and nourishing natural ingredients like Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, and Kaolin Clay. And there are no harsh chemicals or synthetics such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or silicones.

So lather up get scrubbing with Dr. Squatch All Natural Bar Soap and smell fresh and feel clean all day long.

And if you're looking for the perfect gift, you just found it! Finally, you can have him smelling like a man not a muskrat!

While you’re shopping, check out their store for different scents as well as three and ten pack options.

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 5 Ounces

Texture: Zero grit, light grit and heavy grit varieties for different levels of exfoliation.

Ingredients:

Saponified Oils of (Olive, Sustainable Palm Oil, Coconut), Shea Butter, Lye, Sea Salt, Kaolin Clay, Natural Fragrance, Pine Tar Extract, Pine Oil, Oatmeal, Sand, Orange Essential Oil.

Fragrance:

Pine Tar Soap, Cedar Citrus, Bay Rum Soap, Grapefruit IPA Beer Soap, Cool Fresh Aloe, Alpine Sage, Greek Yogurt, Goat's Milk, Gold Moss and more.

Manufacture: USA

Crate 61 Vegan Natural Man Soap

Crate 61, Vegan Natural Man Soap

Why We Love It

This handmade set of man soaps includes a bar of each of Crate 61's best-selling soaps for men - Alpine & Spice, Eucalyptus Mint, Tango Mango, Oatmeal Shea, Patchouli Lime, and Activated Charcoal–all designed to keep your man skin hydrated and moisturized.

These soaps are made with certified, vegan and cruelty free ingredients and have no fragrances or synthetic chemicals that could harm your skin. Made to ISO 9001 certified standards and packaged in fully biodegradable paperboard they are also designed for minimal environmental impact.

Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and unrefined avocado oil help these bars lather profusely and moisturize your skin.

Unlike many soaps which contain a stew of chemical additives and artificial ingredients, Crate 61 consists of only all natural ingredients

So, if you're looking for something eco-friendly, but also something good for your skin, look no further than Crate 61's Vegan Man Soap! Stop settling for subpar ingredients and start taking care of yourself and the environment, all with one bar of soap!

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 4 Ounces

Ingredients:

Olea europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) fruit oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Organic & Gluten-free Canadian Crafted Beer, Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil, Abies sibirica (Fir needle) oil, Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor) Bark oil, Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) Peel oil, Citrus atlantica (Texan Cedarwood) Bark oil, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil.

Fragrance:

Alpine & Spice, Eucalyptus Mint, Tango Mango, Oatmeal Shea, Patchouli Lime, and Activated Charcoal

Manufacture: Canada

Natural American Soldier Bar Soap

Natural American Soldier Bar Soap

Why We Love It

Looking for a manly man soap to freshen up your everyday cleaning routine? You’ve found it with NATURAL AMERICAN SOLDIER Man Soap.

This sulfate-free, vegan, and gluten-free soap is made with essential oils, organic shea butter, ground oatmeal, activated charcoal, lye, and sea salt.

It will nourish your skin and give it a healthier, more youthful appearance and comes in six distinct military-inspired scents designed to make you smell like the MAN!

Each bar is handmade in the USA and shrink wrapped for full protection. What really sets NATURAL AMERICAN SOLDIER Man Soap apart is the line of scents including Air Force Sky, Army Battlefield, Coast Guard Sea, Marine Shore, Navy Ocean, and Space Force Galaxy.

These unique fragrances are quite different to the woodsy scents of other brands - a manly, masculine cologne that you can use to freshen up each time you jump in the shower.

NATURAL AMERICAN SOLDIER Man Soap is a cruelty-free product, made with premium quality ingredients, and free of parabens and phthalates. Revitalize, hydrate, invigorate, and cleanse your skin with this wonderful natural soap.

If you like supporting small businesses, you have one more reason to try this product - and they donate to the VA and other charities associated with veterans and the military. What's not to like!?

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 5 Ounces

Ingredients:

Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil, Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Water, Lye, Sea Salt, Ground Oatmeal, Activated Charcoal, Fragrance, Colorant

Fragrance:

AIR FORCE SKY, ARMY BATTLEFIELD, COAST GUARD SEA, MARINE SHORE, NAVY OCEAN, and SPACE FORCE GALAXY

Manufacture: USA

Duke Cannon Supply Co. Big Ass Brick of Man Soap

Duke Cannon Supply Co Man Soap

Why We Love It

Duke Cannon Supply Co. know what real men need – a solid scrubbing with a huge bar of Big Ass Brick of Man Soap!

This three-pack contains unique, masculine scents inspired by the great outdoors. From the invigorating scent of fresh split pine to the deep, rich undertones of tobacco leaf and leather to the woody scent of burning campfire.

The Big Ass Brick of Soap is modeled after the soap used by GIs during the Korean War. At a huge 10 oz., each brick of soap is three times larger than the average soap and lasts way longer.

It’s made in the USA, with a portion of proceeds benefiting U.S. Veterans. It’s triple-milled for superior quality and never tested on cute animals – only manly animals.

So, if you’re a real man, or simply choose to hang out with one; get your hands on the Big Ass Brick of Man Soap. You’ll love it.

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 10 Ounces

Ingredients:

Sodium tallowate, sodium cocoate and/or sodium palm kernelate, aqua, glycerin, fragrance, avena sativa (oat) kernel meal, iron oxides, fd&c violet no 2, sodium chloride, pentasodium pentetate.

Fragrance:

Fresh Cut Pine, Leaf and Leather, Campfire

Manufacture: USA

Duke Cannon: An Icon of Military Heritage and Virtue
Duke Cannon is more than just a brand, it’s a philosophy—an ethos steeped in respect for the everyday heroes that weave the fabric of our society. Teachers, farmers, soldiers, first responders—they’re all respected citizens in “Duke Cannon Country”.

MARLOWE. No. 102 Men's Body Scrub Soap

MARLOWE. No. 102 Men's Body Scrub Soap

Why We Love It

This is a deep cleansing and exfoliating body soap that will make you feel refreshed, look smooth, and smell awesome.

Loaded with ground pumice to buff away dryness and flaky skin for smooth and clean skin you need to be careful with this one if you have sensitive skin. It will do a great job of removing dead skin but go gentle until you get used to it.

MARLOWE soap is crafted with a proprietary masculine scent, a unique natural formulation of passion flower fruit, green tea, and willow bark extracts designed to nourish, smooth, and revitalize skin without stripping away natural moisture.

This man soap is lightly scented with agarwood, followed by a balanced scent of sandalwood and musk, which will leave you feeling fresh and invigorated. Being able to scrub and smell awesome at the same time is a great sensation!

MARLOWE. No. 102 body scrub man soap is also paraben and phthalate-free, glycerin-based, and has not been tested on animals. It's made in the USA and the bath soap wrapper is made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 7 Ounces

Ingredients:

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Pumice, Fragrance, Apricot Seed Powder, Palmitic Acid, Olive Fruit Oil, Shea Butter, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Willow Bark Extract, Green Tea Extract, Passionflower Fruit Extract, Deep Sea Algae Extract, Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance:

Agarwood, sandalwood and musk

Manufacture: USA

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Botanical Cleansing Bar

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Botanical Cleansing Bar

Why We Love It

Dr Dennis Gross DRx Botanical Cleansing Bar – a luxurious face and body cleanser that gently exfoliates skin while maintaining a healthy balance of nourishment and hydration.

Dr Gross is a board-certified dermatologist and has been in practice for over 25 years. As a skincare expert, he uses only high-quality ingredients in his skin care range. As a result, this is one of the best bar soaps available and works effectively to provide outstanding results for all skin types.

The rich creamy lather it generates is packed with botanicals such as Papaya Fruit Extract, Tea Tree, and Aloe Vera which cleanse and nourish without drying or stripping the skin.

The formula is also vegan, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and sulfate-free, which makes it a great choice for those who are looking for a more natural and environmentally friendly product.

By far the most expensive soap bar on this list, Dr Dennis Gross DRx Botanical Cleansing Bar is nonetheless a must-try for anyone looking for a luxurious, effective, and natural skin cleansing product.

Things You Should Know

Form: Bar

Size: 7 Ounces

Ingredients:

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Palmitic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder, Ascorbic Acid, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Punica Granatum Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Sorbitol, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract

Fragrance:

Complex.  Predominantly citrus and tea tree.

Yasmin

Yasmin

I’m a skincare & beauty enthusiast and makeup artist with over 15 years in the industry. I love writing about evidence-based solutions to skin issues with a strong preference for natural products.
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