If you’ve stumbled across Major Nuts while looking for a decent men’s soap bar, you’re probably wondering whether the cheeky branding is hiding something genuinely good underneath — or whether it’s all just a bit of a gimmick.
I bought it, I tested it, and I’m going to give you the honest answer.
This review is part of my Best UK Men’s Soap Bars roundup, where I’ve been putting men’s soap bars through their paces to find out which ones are actually worth your money. All products are purchased with my own cash, with no sponsored fluff. That’s the No BS Reviews promise.
Who Are Major Nuts?
Major Nuts are a small Welsh male grooming company making their products in Pembrokeshire. I appreciate a small British brand having a go, and the crude humour in their branding is genuinely funny — it’s the kind of thing that makes you pick it up off a shelf for a laugh. Whether it holds up beyond the joke is a different question.
You can find them at majornuts.co.uk.
My Overall Score: 3/10
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smell | 8/10 | Pleasant without being overpowering |
| Skin Feel | 5/10 | Some noticeable tugging |
| Price | 1/10 | Most expensive per wash I’ve tested |
| Scent Range | 6/10 | Seven scents plus unscented |
| Branding | 7/10 | Crude humour that lands |
| Customer Service | 10/10 | Owner personally responded |
| Weight Transparency | 10/10 | Advertised 120g, got 130g |
Smell – 8/10
This is where Major Nuts does well. The scent is pleasant without being one of those bars that announces your presence three rooms ahead of you. Not too sharp, not too subtle — it sits in a nice middle ground that most people would be happy with.
They offer seven scents plus an unscented option, which is a decent range. Nothing revolutionary, but enough choice to find something that suits you.
How It Feels on Your Skin – 5/10
Here’s where things get a bit rougher (no pun intended). There’s noticeable tugging when you use it, particularly under the arms. It’s not the worst I’ve experienced, but it’s definitely there and it’s not what you want from a soap bar.
If you’ve got sensitive skin, this is worth bearing in mind before you commit to a purchase.
Price – 1/10 (The Most Expensive I’ve Tested)
And here’s the big problem. At £6 per bar plus £2.99 postage, you’re looking at £8.99 landed — which works out at roughly £1.50 per wash over six baths. That is, by some distance, the most expensive cost-per-wash of any bar I’ve tested in this series.
For comparison, BOB Soap gives you far better value, and Bare Bar — my top pick — beats it on both price and performance.
When the skin feel is only middling, that price point is very hard to justify.
Scent Range – 6/10
Seven scents and an unscented option is a perfectly respectable range. It’s not the widest selection I’ve come across, but it’s enough that you’re not stuck with one option. A solid middle-of-the-road score here.
Branding – 7/10
I’ll give them this — the branding made me smile. Major Nuts leans into the crude humour and it works. It’s the kind of product you’d buy as a gift for a mate and it would absolutely land. As a piece of marketing for a small independent brand, it’s smart.
Customer Service – 10/10
The owner personally replied to my questions by email. For a small Welsh company run by real people, that kind of responsiveness is exactly what you want to see. Full marks here without hesitation.
Weight Transparency – 10/10
Advertised as 120g, my bar came in at 130g. You’re getting more than you paid for, which is always a good sign. No complaints here.
Major Nuts Pros and Cons
Pros
- Pleasant, inoffensive scent
- Owner personally responds to customers
- Bar weighed more than advertised
- Funny branding that works as a gift
Cons
- Most expensive cost-per-wash I’ve tested
- Noticeable skin tugging, especially under arms
- Price hard to justify given the skin feel
Final Verdict: Is Major Nuts Soap Worth It?
Major Nuts is a likeable brand run by clearly decent people — the customer service alone tells you that. The scent is good, the branding is fun, and the weight transparency is exactly what you want from a small company.
But at £1.50 per wash with skin tugging as a known issue, it’s a hard sell. There are better bars at better prices in the UK market right now, and until they sort out the skin feel or bring the price down, I can’t put it above a 3/10.
If you want a genuinely great men’s soap bar, have a look at my full UK men’s soap bar roundup – there are some brilliant options that won’t cost you a fortune per wash.
And if you’ve got a product you think I should review next, suggest it here.
Major Nuts FAQs
Where is Major Nuts soap made?
Major Nuts is made in Pembrokeshire, Wales by a small independent grooming company.
How much does Major Nuts soap cost?
The bar costs £6 plus £2.99 postage, coming to £8.99 delivered. That works out at around £1.50 per wash over six baths.
Is Major Nuts soap good for sensitive skin?
I noticed some tugging during use, particularly under the arms. If you have sensitive skin, it may be worth trying a gentler option first.
How many scents does Major Nuts offer?
Seven scents plus an unscented option at the time of writing.
Is Major Nuts soap worth buying?
It’s a likeable brand with good customer service, but the high price per wash and skin tugging make it hard to recommend over better-value alternatives. Check out the full soap bar roundup for the top picks.
