# Book-Like Soap Boxes Apothecary's Soap Packaging Ideas Are Literary-Inspired By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-packaging-ideas References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/apothecary/) & [the6th.it](http://www.the6th.it/apothecary.html) Apothecary is a brand of organic beauty products that produces top-of-the-line soaps made from only the best Italian ingredients and to help consumers distinguish its 12 different soaps, The6th Creative Studio came up with a series of unique [soap packaging ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection). Each of the Apothecary soaps is packaged like a small book, complete with a hardcover binding and a string to secure the soap. Each of the covers features a different line drawing on it, and the only indication of the soap's scent are names like 'Street Rock,' 'Cleopatra' and 'Oh, Wow!' The intriguing Apothecary soaps would make fantastic gifts, appealing both to book lovers and anyone who loves [delicious scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-peachy-soap-bar) and [luxurious bath gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formulary-55). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Book-inspired Packaging:** Using book-like packaging for beauty products has the potential to create a unique and intriguing consumer experience. - **Artistic Packaging Design:** Incorporating line drawings on soap packaging can enhance visual appeal and attract artistic and design-oriented consumers. - **Scent-named Products:** Naming products after scents rather than traditional labels can create a sensory and immersive experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can embrace book-like packaging to differentiate their products and engage customers on multiple levels. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can leverage artistic packaging design to create unique and eye-catching products that stand out in the market. - **Fragrance and Bath Products:** The fragrance and bath products industry can adopt scent-named products to communicate the sensory experience and entice customers seeking luxurious and immersive self-care products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Soap Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valobra-gift-box-soap-set.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Hotel-Branded Luxury Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeder-and-htel-amour.md) - [Botanical Artisan Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanmade-petite-floral-shaped-soap-collection.md) - [Opulent Scented Bar Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-soap.md) - [Book-Shaped Bodycare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffing-bar-miniature-body-gift-set.md) - [Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-outlet.md) - [Canned Liquid Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niul-cosmetics.md) - [Botanical-Based Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formulary-55.md)