Oregon Orchard Soap Bar

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CREATIVE BRIEF: Oregon Orchard Soap Bar
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PRODUCT ARCHETYPE: Artisanal Favorites
CORE TRUTH: A slice of Oregon autumn in soap form. Crisp apples, ripe pears, and a gentle walnut-cinnamon scrub that makes your shower smell like harvest season.
DATE CREATED: N/A
LAST UPDATED: November 30, 2025 - Claude - Full Constitution compliance rewrite.
SEASONAL STATUS: Year-round

I. VISUAL STORYTELLING:
* Inspiration Shot: The bar on a rustic wooden board with a crisp apple and ripe pear nearby. Warm, late afternoon autumn light.
* Texture Shot: Macro showing the fine dark specks of ground walnut shell against the creamy soap base.
* "The Craft" Shot: The bar mid-lather, rich foam with visible walnut texture.

II. EVOCATIVE SOCIAL PROOF:
* Featured Testimonial: Christine R. - All the fall feels.

III. CURATED PAIRINGS:
* "Autumn Harvest" Set: Pair with Mountain Sage, Milk & Honey for the full Oregon autumn experience.
* "Fruit & Spice" Duo: Pair with Ginger Peach Loofah Soap for fruity, warming exfoliation.

IV. FAQ CONTENT BRIEF:
* Targeted Questions: Is the exfoliation too rough? What does it actually smell like? Good for sensitive skin?

V. SEO & SEMANTIC TARGETS:
* Primary Search Intent: Apple soap, fall scented soap, exfoliating fruit soap, autumn soap bar
* Key Semantic Keywords: oregon orchard soap, apple pear soap, walnut exfoliating soap, fall harvest soap, cinnamon soap bar
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What Oregon smells like when the orchards are heavy and the air turns crisp.

There's a week in early October when the Rogue Valley smells like nothing else. Apples and pears ripening on the branch, a hint of woodsmoke in the distance, that particular crispness that says summer is finally done. This bar is our attempt to bottle that week and keep it in your shower year-round.

The scent is fresh apple and ripe pear, bright and fruity without being candy-sweet. Ground walnut shell adds just enough texture to polish your skin without scratching it, and there's a whisper of cinnamon warming the whole thing up. It smells like the season, not like the seasonal aisle at the grocery store. That's an important distinction.

"I grew up with orchards. That smell of ripe fruit and cool air and the first hint that autumn is actually here? It's one of my favorite things about living in Oregon. This soap is me trying to share that with people who might not get to walk through an orchard in October. The walnut gives it just enough texture to feel like you're doing something, and the cinnamon keeps it cozy without going full pumpkin spice. It's harvest season for your shower."

Why You'll Love The Oregon Orchard Soap Bar

• Orchard-Fresh Scent: Crisp apple and sweet pear from our phthalate-free fragrance. Fruity and fresh, never artificial or cloying.
• Gentle Harvest Exfoliation: Ground walnut shell buffs away dead skin while cinnamon adds warmth. Enough texture to notice, not enough to irritate.
• Superfatted for Moisture: Extra olive oil and shea butter stay in the bar, so you're moisturizing while you exfoliate. Your skin doesn't have to choose.
• Year-Round Autumn: Just because it smells like October doesn't mean you have to wait for October. Keep harvest season going whenever you need it.

This Is Why We Do It

"All of Em'z soaps are my favorite, and loved picking up one that gave me all the 'fall' feels!"

The Ritual

Lather up and let the orchard come to you. The walnut shell provides a gentle scrub as you work the bar over your skin, polishing without scratching. The scent fills your shower with apple and pear and that warm cinnamon undertone. Rinse off smooth and moisturized. Step out smelling like the best part of autumn, even if it's the middle of July.

Key Ingredients

Oregon Orchard Fragrance

A premium, phthalate-free blend that captures crisp apple and sweet pear without the synthetic candy smell. This is orchard, not air freshener.

Ground Walnut Shell

Fine, natural exfoliant that buffs skin smooth without micro-scratches. The texture of harvest season, gentle enough for regular use.

Cinnamon

Just a touch of warming spice to round out the fruit and make the whole bar feel cozy. Autumn in a lather.

Olive Oil & Shea Butter

The moisturizing foundation that keeps this exfoliating bar from drying you out. Polish and nourish at the same time.

Complete Your Ritual

Build your own Oregon autumn. Pair this with our Mountain Sage, Milk & Honey Soap Bar for a rotation that covers the whole season: orchard freshness one day, mountain comfort the next. Or try the Ginger Peach Loofah Soap Bar for a fruit-and-spice duo that keeps your shower interesting.

Harvest season, whenever you want it.