The Kraken, A Signature Scent that Helped Built our Brand
The Kraken: Six Years of Adventure in Every Bar
Discover the legendary scent that became one of Birds of Valhalla’s signature fragrances.
Some soaps smell clean.
Some smell sweet.
The Kraken smells like a story.
For more than six years, The Kraken has remained one of the most-loved fragrances we’ve ever created. Long before we expanded into candles, solid colognes, beard oils, wax melts, home fragrance, and our glass skull car fresheners, it started with a single handcrafted bar inspired by the mystery of the open sea.
If you’ve ever wondered what an old wooden trade ship might smell like after years of crossing distant oceans, this is our answer.
Inspired by Scandinavian Legend
The Kraken has fascinated sailors for centuries.
According to Scandinavian folklore, the enormous sea creature lurked beneath dark waters, waiting beneath the waves before rising to wrap massive tentacles around unsuspecting ships.
Whether the legend was born from giant squid sightings or the imagination of weary sailors, one thing remained true:
The sea was unpredictable.
Powerful.
Beautiful.
The Kraken became a symbol of respecting the unknown.
That spirit inspired this fragrance.
What Does The Kraken Smell Like?
Unlike many “ocean” fragrances that lean toward fresh laundry or tropical beaches, The Kraken was designed to smell like a real voyage.
It opens with bright bergamot before settling into worn leather and rich Caribbean teakwood. Black tea and a dusting of black lava sea salt complete the experience.
Imagine standing on the deck of an old merchant ship.
Salt hangs in the air.
The timbers creak beneath your feet.
Leather journals rest below deck.
Crates of tea and distant cargo await the next port.
That is The Kraken.
Fragrance Notes
Top
- Bergamot
Heart
- Worn Leather
- Black Tea
Base
- Caribbean Teakwood
- Lava Sea Salt
Handcrafted One Batch at a Time
Every bar is poured by hand in our studio using our signature recipe of:
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Castor Seed Oil
- Activated Charcoal
- Ethical Micas
- Black Lava Sea Salt
The swirling blues, greens, and charcoal black create waves that make every bar completely unique.
No two pieces are ever identical.
A Customer Favorite for Six Years
One of the biggest compliments we receive isn’t about the scent.
It’s when customers come back for it again.
And again.
And again.
The Kraken has become one of our defining fragrances because so many people refuse to let themselves run out.
What Customers Are Saying
“The Kraken has become my everyday scent. Nothing else smells like it.”
“Fresh without smelling like cologne. Clean without smelling like soap.”
“Every time I wear The Kraken, someone asks what I’m wearing.”
“This is the scent that got me hooked on Birds of Valhalla.”
“I’ve reordered this more times than I can count.”
(Replace these with actual customer reviews from your Shopify listing—we’ll make them even more powerful.)
More Than Just Soap
Because customers kept asking for more, The Kraken grew into one of our complete Signature Collections.
Today it’s available as:
- Artisan Soap
- Solid Cologne
- Beard Oil
- Candles
- Wax Melts
- Home Fragrance
- Glass Skull Car Fresheners
Whether you want your shower, truck, office, or home to smell like a weathered ship crossing the North Atlantic, The Kraken has become an entire fragrance experience.
Why The Kraken Has Lasted
Trends come and go.
Seasonal fragrances disappear.
But stories endure.
The Kraken isn’t simply a soap.
It’s six years of refinement.
Thousands of handcrafted bars.
Thousands of customers.
And a fragrance inspired by one of the greatest legends ever told.
If you’re discovering Birds of Valhalla for the first time, there’s a reason so many people start here.
The legend has been waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kraken a masculine scent?
While many customers describe it as rugged and adventurous, The Kraken is designed for anyone who enjoys rich woods, leather, citrus, and ocean-inspired fragrances.
Does every bar look the same?
No. Each bar is handcrafted in small batches, so every swirl of blue, green, and activated charcoal is unique.
How long does one bar last?
With proper care between uses, most customers enjoy approximately 4–8 weeks from a single bar.
Ready for your first bar? You can get it here!
https://www.birdsofvalhalla.com/products/the-kraken