Imperial Leather bar soap

Imperial Leather is an iconic personal care brand best known for its luxury bar soaps, body washes, and hand washes. The brand's history dates back to 1768 when a Russian nobleman commissioned a fragrance from a London perfumery. The scent was later rediscovered and adapted into the Imperial Leather soap launched in the 1930s. Its trademark metallic label found on every bar of soap is a legacy of its historical origins.

Today, the brand is owned by PZ Cussons, a British consumer goods giant. While the brand was originally born in the United Kingdom, it now serves international markets including Australia, Nigeria, and parts of Asia and Europe. Production occurs in various global facilities to serve these regional markets, often maintaining its position as a household staple in many former Commonwealth nations.

The ultimate owner, PZ Cussons, continues to manage the brand as a core part of its hygiene portfolio. The company is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, and ensures the brand remains relevant through modern product variations like the Foamburst range and moisturizing body washes while retaining the classic scent that defined the original Russian Leather fragrance.