The beauty of a solid bar of soap in an interesting shape or colour is that it doubles up as a decorative feature on your bathroom sink, a temporary sculpture of sorts. On the other hand (pun intended), with high-end liquid soaps, you have endless choice in terms of curated, fine fragrances, that it almost feels as personal as choosing a new perfume. Discover our top choices below, from designer brands to small independent makers.

House & Garden‘s favourite hand soaps

Hand washes