The Kraken™ Artisan Soap Bergamot • Worn Leather • Caribbean Teakwood • Lava Sea Salt Six years. Thousands of bars. One legendary fragrance. The Kraken isn’t just one of our signature soaps—it’s one of the scents that built Birds of Valhalla. Inspired by the weathered decks of ancient trade ships crossing the North Atlantic, this handcrafted bar captures the feeling of salt spray on the wind, aged timber beneath your feet, leather-bound journals tucked below deck, and cargo holds filled with fragrant black tea and distant treasures. Bright bergamot opens the fragrance before giving way to rich worn leather and warm Caribbean teakwood. A dusting of black lava sea salt completes the experience, creating a scent that’s clean, rugged, and unmistakably nautical. If you’ve ever wondered what an old seafaring vessel might smell like after years of adventure, this is it. Inspired by Scandinavian Legend For centuries, sailors whispered of a colossal creature lurking beneath the waves. The Kraken, said to dwell in the darkest waters of Scandinavian folklore, was believed capable of pulling entire ships beneath the sea with its enormous tentacles. Whether myth or maritime warning, the legend became a symbol of both the mystery and power of the open ocean. “Below the thunders of the upper deep…” — Alfred, Lord Tennyson Every bar pays tribute to those fearless voyages into the unknown. Handcrafted in Small Batches Every batch is poured, cut, and finished by hand in our studio using our signature recipe: Olive Oil Coconut Oil Castor Seed Oil Activated Charcoal Ethical Micas Black Lava Sea Salt Premium Fragrance & Essential Oils The swirling blues, greens, and charcoal black recreate crashing waves beneath a stormy sky, while a subtle shimmer of biodegradable blue glitter catches the light like sunlight dancing across the sea. No two bars are ever exactly alike. Scent Profile Top Notes Bergamot Heart Notes Worn Leather Black Tea Base Notes Caribbean Teakwood Black Lava Sea Salt Overall Character Fresh ocean air. Salt-covered timber. Weathered leather. An old merchant ship returning home from distant shores. Why Customers Love The Kraken One of our original Signature Series fragrances Best seller for more than six years Handcrafted in small batches Rich, creamy lather Activated charcoal formula Every bar is individually unique Made in the USA Complete the Collection The Kraken has become one of the defining fragrances of Birds of Valhalla and is available throughout our Signature Collection: Artisan Soap Solid Cologne Beard Oil Candles Wax Melts Home Fragrance Glass Skull Car Fresheners Build your entire daily ritual around one legendary scent. Size & Care Each bar weighs approximately 5.5 oz and is handcrafted in small batches, so color patterns and swirls will naturally vary. With proper care and storage between uses, most customers enjoy 4–8 weeks from a single bar.
