Claus Porto

Claus Porto is a venerable company with a rich history that spans over a century. In 1887, two German entrepreneurs, Ferdinand Claus and Georges Schweder, embarked on a venture to establish a soap and fragrance factory in the historic city of Porto, Portugal​. The company quickly gained recognition, winning a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900​, and expanded its international footprint when it earned another gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Saint Louis, United States, in 1904​.

The company's growth was marked by a significant milestone in 1908 when Achilles de Brito, who had been an accountant at Claus & Schweder since 1903, became a partner in the company​​. Under his influence, the company expanded its range, launching the Musgo Real brand for men's products in 1936​.

Fast forward to 1993, the great-grandchildren of Achilles de Brito, Aquiles and Sónia Brito, introduced Claus Porto's products to the luxury goods market in the USA, Canada, and England, marking a new chapter for the company​. The turn of the millennium saw Claus Porto continue its international expansion, reinforcing its position in the luxury market​​.

In 2012, capitalizing on its decades of experience and tradition in cosmetics and perfumes, Claus Porto ventured into new products, including candles, home diffusers, hand creams, and colognes​. In 2016, the company embarked on a rebranding process, refreshing its visual identity while respecting the brand's rich heritage and history​​.

One of the most distinctive aspects of Claus Porto is its commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Their factory in Porto continues to produce soaps in the traditional way, combining decades of experience with contemporary formulas enriched with the finest ingredients. The process includes meticulous grinding, lamination, and extrusion stages, ensuring a smooth touch, long-lasting fragrance, and durability in their soaps. The final touch is the hand-wrapping in illustrated paper, inspired by Claus Porto's century-old graphic files, presenting each soap as a work of art​​.

Throughout its existence, Claus Porto has remained authentic, drawing fragrance inspiration from the scents and landscapes of its home country. As it continues to evolve, the company explores new markets and enriches its legacy as an ambassador for Portuguese architecture and traditions. It maintains a deep respect for artisanal manufacture, with a strong artistic influence, and the secret to its wonderful fragrances lies in the olfactory memories of the places that are most dear to the company​​.