Welcome to The Soap Opera

Find everything you need from a small business at The Soap Opera: Madison's trusted local provider of luxurious, natural bath & grooming products since 1972.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

JUNE SPECIAL: PRIDE CANDLE

A beautiful summer scent of sweet watermelon, cantaloupe & honeydew sprinkled with sea salt crystals and island greens.

25% of all profits from our PRIDE candle are donated to OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center!

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WELCOME TO THE SOAP OPERA

Handcrafted Soaps & High Quality Care

These soap bars are made right here on State Street. Find scents ranging from floral favorites such as "Lilac" to classics such as "Oud Riche" - or create your very own.

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SCENTED BATH BEADS

Bath Oil Beads

Take a trip down memory lane with scented bath beads in many shapes and sizes! These fun shaped bath oil beads are sure to delight.

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Personal & Customizable

Create your dream scent.

Your search for a one-of-a-kind scent ends here. Perfume, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, beard care & more, created with your personal mix. Try your hand at being a perfumer or let us take the lead.

red hibiscus flower to indicate hibiscus fragrance available for custom scent
citrus fruit orange lime lemon blood orange to indicate citrus fragrance blood orange fragrance lemon fragrance and lime fragrance available for customs scent
lily of the valley flower to indicate lily of the valley fragrance perfume available for custom scent
vanilla with flower to indicate vanilla and french vanilla fragrance available for custom lotion custom perfume
orange peach cut in half open to indicate peach fragrance available for custom scented perfume lotion
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frankincense oil to indicate frankincense fragrance available for custom perfume scent
green grass to indicate available grass fragrance oil for custom perfume and custom scent

THE SOAP OPERA CLASSICS

Discover timelessness

The Soap Opera has proudly served the Madison community for fifty three years. Countless luxurious imports & handcrafted goods have passed through our doors: these selections have stood the test of time.

Connect with us to make your next event stand out.

  • Custom Soaps & More

    Create an Iconic Soap

    We'd love to work with you on creating a completely custom soap for your next event.

  • Scenting Parties

    Host a Scenting Party

    Mix & Match your own custom blends in our courtyard! Perfect for wedding parties, birthdays, and fantastic smelling nights out!

  • Corporate Gifts

    Send thoughtful gifts

    Curate a gift set with us & show your staff or clients how much you appreciate them!

Get in touch

MEET THE OWNER

Stacey Scannell