🎄 Winter Magic in a Bar: Help Us Choose Ever & Ember’s 2025 Winter Soap Collection
Eric VandernailWinter Scents, Holiday Cheer, and YOU
Every year, our seasonal soap collections bring fresh excitement to the Ever & Ember community. In fall, Pumpkin Spice and Witches’ Brew filled showers across the country with warm, spicy notes. But winter is where the magic truly shines. The air is crisp, candles glow, and festive scents wrap us in comfort.
This year, we’re doing something extra special: we’re letting YOU decide which soaps make the cut. We’ve crafted six incredible winter-inspired natural soap bars, but only four will earn a place in our Winter Collection. That’s where you come in—your vote will shape the scents that define this holiday season at Ever & Ember.
Here’s a closer look at the contenders…
🍬 Candy Cane – A Peppermint Holiday Classic
Imagine unwrapping a candy cane straight from your childhood stocking—cool peppermint, festive sweetness, and a swirl of red and white that screams holiday cheer. That’s exactly what you’ll get with Candy Cane, our most nostalgic bar of the season.
- Scent Profile: Bright peppermint, light sugar notes
- Look: Red-and-white swirl, perfect for gifting
- Why You’ll Love It: A refreshing pick-me-up during chilly mornings; doubles as a festive guest soap
Peppermint essential oil is known to invigorate and refresh, making it a wonderful addition to your winter routine. Plus, the playful design makes it one of our most gift-worthy bars.
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🌲 Cypress & Berries – A Walk Through a Winter Forest
If you’re the type who loves fresh air and evergreens, Cypress & Berries will speak to your soul. It’s a crisp, woodsy blend balanced with subtle berries and soft florals—like a snowy morning walk through a pine forest.
- Scent Profile: Pine, cedarwood, amber, delicate berries, and florals
- Look: Soft natural green tones with berry accents
- Why You’ll Love It: A nature-inspired bar that’s both grounding and refreshing
This bar combines the grounding scent of cedarwood with the uplifting brightness of pine and a fruity finish, creating a holiday soap that feels like winter in the great outdoors.
Related Blog: How to Choose the Right Soap for Your Skin Type – See why natural blends like cedarwood are perfect for balance and skin comfort.
💋 Mistletoe – Playful & Perfect for the Holidays
Mistletoe isn’t just for hanging above doorways—it’s for adding spice, warmth, and playfulness to your shower routine. Our Mistletoe soap blends cedarwood and spice with just a hint of exfoliation for a little holiday sparkle.
- Scent Profile: Warm spice, cedarwood, and a subtle scrub
- Look: Earthy green and festive tones
- Why You’ll Love It: Adds a fun, flirty twist to your winter routine
It’s perfect for date nights during the holidays—or simply treating yourself to something fun.
Related Blog: Self-Care Sundays: How to Create a Spa Day at Home – Pair this playful bar with candles and soft music for your own holiday spa ritual.
❄️ Frost Nipper – Peppermint with a Frosty Twist
Think of Frost Nipper as Candy Cane’s cool older cousin—edgier, spicier, and a little mysterious. With peppermint, vanilla, clove, and patchouli, it’s an unexpected frosty blend that captures both freshness and depth.
- Scent Profile: Peppermint, vanilla, clove, and patchouli with malted undertones
- Look: Frosty swirls with winter tones
- Why You’ll Love It: Bold, complex, and perfect for someone who loves both sweet and spicy
The patchouli and clove add grounding warmth while peppermint keeps things bright, making it an excellent balance for winter skin care.
Related Blog: Top 5 Essential Oils for Skin Care – Learn more about peppermint and clove in skin-loving blends.
🌟 Frank & Myrrh – A Holiday Tradition Reimagined
The timeless scent of frankincense and myrrh brings history, tradition, and holiday spirit into one bar. Our Frank & Myrrh soap elevates this classic with golden resins, soft earthiness, and activated charcoal for a striking black-and-gold design.
- Scent Profile: Warm frankincense and myrrh with resinous depth
- Look: Charcoal swirls with golden tones
- Why You’ll Love It: A luxurious, almost spiritual holiday scent
Frankincense and myrrh have been treasured for centuries for their calming and grounding effects. This bar feels both elegant and indulgent.
Related Blog: Why Small Batch Soapmaking is Better for Your Skin – See how natural, carefully crafted bars like this one differ from mass-produced soaps.
🔥 Yuletide – Cozy by the Fire
If you could bottle the scent of sitting by a roaring fire with a mug of mulled cider, Yuletide would be it. A cozy blend of spices, cedarwood, saffron, and sweet fir, this festive swirl is winter comfort in a bar.
- Scent Profile: Spices, cedarwood, saffron, sweet fir
- Look: Festive swirl in warm tones
- Why You’ll Love It: It’s comfort and celebration wrapped into one luxurious lather
Yuletide embodies the essence of holiday gatherings—warm, welcoming, and full of cheer.
Related Blog: Ever & Ember’s Masculine Scent Products – See how spices and woods are beloved across our men’s grooming line.
🗳️ How the Winter Soap Poll Works
This year, our Winter Soap Poll will take place exclusively on Facebook—so make sure you’re following us to join in!
Here’s how it works:
- Follow Ever & Ember on Facebook.
- From October 1–14, 2025, vote for your favorite four soaps in our Winter Soap Poll post.
- Share the poll with friends and family—because every vote counts toward which scents make the final cut.
On October 15, 2025, we’ll announce the winning four soaps on both Facebook and Instagram. These four seasonal favorites will become our official Winter Collection and will launch in early November—just in time for gifting and cozy holiday self-care.
👉 Follow us on Facebook to Cast Your Vote!
Why Limited Edition Matters
Part of what makes our seasonal collections so beloved is their fleeting nature. Once these soaps are gone, they’re gone. This sense of rarity makes every bar special—like holding a little piece of holiday magic.
By voting, you not only help choose the lineup, but you also guarantee that when you unwrap your Ever & Ember package, it feels uniquely yours.
Holiday Gifting with Ever & Ember
Imagine slipping a Candy Cane soap into a stocking, wrapping up Frank & Myrrh in gold tissue, or gifting Yuletide alongside a matching lotion. Our seasonal soaps aren’t just for personal care—they’re for creating memories.
And if you’re new to Ever & Ember, our soaps aren’t just pretty—they’re crafted with:
- Goat milk for gentle hydration
- Essential oils for natural fragrance
- Sustainable oils for a rich, creamy lather
- Skin-loving botanicals like clays, herbs, and exfoliants
Shop Our Collections: Goat Milk Soap | Natural Lotions | Aluminum-Free Deodorants
Wrapping It Up: Your Vote Shapes the Season
This winter, our community gets to shape Ever & Ember history. With six amazing scents to choose from—Candy Cane, Cypress & Berries, Mistletoe, Frost Nipper, Frank & Myrrh, and Yuletide—the power is in your hands.
Which will make the cut? Which will become a holiday favorite? That’s up to you.
👉 Cast Your Vote Today and help us create a Winter Collection filled with holiday cheer, natural beauty, and Ever & Ember magic.