


Daniele Maullu Latte e Menta Shaving Soap by Ariana & Evans
Ariana & Evans proudly presents Latte e Menta—an exquisite, fragrance crafted exclusively for our Daniele Maullu luxury shaving soap collection.
The Story Behind Latte e Menta
I'll never forget that afternoon at Daniele's family barbershop. After catching up, we slipped out to a nearby restaurant for lunch—the kind of place where every dish tastes like nostalgia. That's when Daniele's father turned to me with a spark in his eye. He wanted me to capture the magic of Latte e Menta, that beloved Roman drink Italians adore from childhood onward.
One sip, and I understood. Creamy and cool, it was like tasting a memory shared with generations. Before I left, the family gifted me a bottle of the mint syrup used by the restaurant to bring back home as inspiration and said, "Make something that carries its soul."
And so, I did.
The Fragrance
Velvety milk notes wrapped in ambroxan, so rich it feels like sunlight on skin. The base has Guaic wood and hinoki wood to add depth. Imagine a cypress tree on a hot day.
We use spearmint and peppermint essential oils, cold-steeped for that just-poured-over-ice freshness. On the top is a wisp of iris, powdery and tender, like Nonna’s cheek after a hug.
Housed in our exclusive Legacy tallow soap base—developed specifically for the Daniele Maullu line—this shaving soap delivers elite-level slickness, cushion, and post-shave nourishment. The fragrance lingers like a cherished memory, while the lather pampers your skin with every stroke.
Top Notes: Spearmint, Peppermint, Thai Mint
Middle Notes: Creamy Milk, Ambroxan, Iris, Saffron
Base Notes: Guaic Wood, Hinoki Wood, Vanilla
A true taste of Italy, captured in soap.
Legacy Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Water, Beef Tallow, Shea Butter, Shorea Butter, Castor Oil, Kokum Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Seed Butter, Palm Fruit, Fragrance, Murumuru Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Illippe Butter, Goats Milk, Silk Amino Acids, Aloe, Sodium Lactate, Tussah Silk, Saccharomyces Ferment
This is probably my favorite soap and scent that I have had the pleasure of using. This soap hits you right away with a cool blast of spearmint, peppermint, and Thai mint sharp, fresh, and perfect for dragging yourself into the day. It’s mint but not overpowering.
It mellows out and soften things up, saffron sneaks in with a little warm spice, and Ambroxan gives it that clean, expensive “fresh skin” vibe. It’s subtle, but it makes the whole scent feel more polished.
The drydown is the best part: smooth guaiac and hinoki woods, with just enough vanilla to keep it cozy instead of sweet. It ends up warm, woody, and seriously classy.
love it
A&E, Great product.
Daniele Maullu is awesome and I love his products!
One of the best shaving sets I've ever used. The lather and scent are top notch. The matching aftershave is wonderful.One of the best shaving sets I've ever used. The lather and scent are top notch. The matching aftershave is wonderful.
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This is probably my favorite soap and scent that I have had the pleasure of using. This soap hits you right away with a cool blast of spearmint, peppermint, and Thai mint sharp, fresh, and perfect for dragging yourself into the day. It’s mint but not overpowering.
It mellows out and soften things up, saffron sneaks in with a little warm spice, and Ambroxan gives it that clean, expensive “fresh skin” vibe. It’s subtle, but it makes the whole scent feel more polished.
The drydown is the best part: smooth guaiac and hinoki woods, with just enough vanilla to keep it cozy instead of sweet. It ends up warm, woody, and seriously classy.
love it
A&E, Great product.
Daniele Maullu is awesome and I love his products!
One of the best shaving sets I've ever used. The lather and scent are top notch. The matching aftershave is wonderful.One of the best shaving sets I've ever used. The lather and scent are top notch. The matching aftershave is wonderful.
This is currently my favorite Soap/Splash by A&E. The lather is fantastic and the scent is magnificent. It makes me want to try Latte e Menta in real life. A rich, dense, thick lather is what I got from this. Because of this soap I will now be getting the EDP, and I never get EDP's until now.
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Let me begin by admitting I ordered this soap by accident—I was actually after the Legacy scent. That mix-up is on me, but despite searching for a different fragrance, I find myself not disliking this one at all. It reminds me of Tabac, and while some might find the floral, powdery aroma a bit overwhelming, I think it has its own charm.
When it comes to performance, I am genuinely impressed. It brings to mind the luxurious feel of Martin de Candre, which is high praise in my book.
One of the best scents ever! Both scents in the Maullu line are juat incredible. Easily one if my favorite scents now.
My favorite so far from A and E. Got one for my son and me for Christmas. He loves it also.
The soap is excellent. My favorite soap of my collection
The soap base is great. The problem is the scent. I am italian and this does not even come close to what latte e menta smell like. Not even 4% close. It smells like a chemical arbre magic used to deodorize taxis in italy. Worst scent i ever came trough on a shaving soap
Hello Daniel,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the soap base.
Fragrance perception is highly personal, and expectations—especially when inspired by culturally familiar experiences, can vary widely. Latte e Menta was inspired by the classic milk-and-mint drink, but our intention was not to create a literal recreation. Rather, we aimed to interpret that idea into a balanced, wearable scent suitable for a shaving soap.
We publish all customer feedback, including dissenting opinions, as we believe it provides transparency and helps others form realistic expectations. We encourage those reading this to consider the collective reviews, which reflect a broad range of experiences.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
Great stuff, can't get enough of it.
Killer soap - amazing base, love the fresh, clean, minty smell this soap brings forward. I recommend getting both from the Maullu line. They’re very different and offer great scent variety. Also, get the matching splashes, it is worth it.
Latte e Menta is nothing short of magic. It has the ability to elevate any razor and blade pairing into a luxurious, irritation-free experience. The cushion, residual slickness, and texture are quintessential Ariana & Evanssecond to none in performance. And the scent? Absolutely extraordinary. Creamy, minty, refreshing, and endlessly enjoyable. If you havent tried this soap, you are truly missing out.
I love the new Maullu base it's ridiculously awesome. Latte E Menta is a beautiful fresh clean office friendly scent that can be used year round imo... can't wait for the next Maullu release !
A unique scent that no other shave soap company ever created
I love it!!
Kudos Ariana&Evans for a sophisticated/ unique scent
Soap/splash/Edp !!
i never thought that a milky mint scent would be in my top 5, but this one speaks to me! i dont think you will regret getting the full trio.
I think something was put in this soap. I don't know what, but I am convinced Peter spiked it with something, seeing as since its arrival I have yet to stop smelling it. This is a desperate cry for help. The soap is deceptively intoxicating, it lured me into a false sense of security before drawing me in with its irresistible aroma. It's as if the soap is beckoning me like a siren, unable to escape its song. Despite my best efforts, l've been unable to break free from its hold. I thought I had finally broken free from its curse, but then I looked down to see it there under my nose. At that point, it was too late. I spent the next several hours smelling the soap. I'm trapped, and I need someone to rescue me from this never-ending cycle of smelling the soap. Please someone anyone rescue me from my fate, set me free. Be warned, attempting to free me will trigger a fierce response from my body. A response that is entirely protective over the soap. Despite being a skinny man, I have hospitalized several larger friends. If you're brave enough, please come and try to free me. I underestimated the soap's power when I bought it, and now I fear it may be too late, its as if the soap is far to precious for it to fall into others hands.
This is an amazing shave soap, if you have the Legacy you should definitely get this one as well to switch back and forth on! The scent profile is a soft, relaxing, and calming aroma that make the shave experience just so much better! One of the shave soaps that will hands down be an all time favorite!
I got the Latte e Mente soap and splash from the Maggards meetup and cannot express how great it is. The Legacy soap base explodes with slickness, the scent is out of this world. 100% satisfied with this purchase!