Cosmo
Saponificio Varesino
Saponoficio Varesino was established in 1945 by Dante Bardelli in the small town of Brebbia (Varese) near the shores of Lago Maggiore in Italy. It is considered a premium brand among shave soaps and reknowned for its luxurious soap base and sophisticated fragrances, many of which are inspired by popular men's colognes. The brand has grown into multiple product lines including Shaving Products, which includes a line of artisan razors and brushes, and Bath and Body Products, which include Bar Soaps, Liquid Soaps, Shampoos and Shower Gels.
Scent Description
Cosmo is an original composition that feels familiar at first blush. With its bold, citrus-forward opening, a dusting of pepper, and a firm vetiver backbone, it shares some DNA with another Saponificio Varesino favorite, Desert Vetiver. Where Cosmo departs is in its gourmand leanings: a touch of coffee adds depth and earthy texture, while vanilla and incense broaden the base and nudge the profile away from purely woody towards an oriental-tinged finish.
The spice accord is the signature here. Unlike a bay rum or barbershop,Cosmo leans into the drier spices of coriander and pepper paired with a roasted coffee note, creating an earthy heat that serves as a crisp foil for the bright citrus. Together they feel vivid and energizing, a pairing that’s more eye-opening than heavy. As it settles, vanilla and incense smooth the edges and round the bouquet into a semi-sweet foundation that calms the sharper angles without muting the character. The result is classy, complex, and confidently masculine, with a gentlemanly nod to an earlier era before the fruit-forward trends of the 1990s.
Fresh, spicy, with real depth and a refined finish, Cosmo makes a statement while staying versatile, and is a strong daytime pick when you want something conservative and timeless, but still interesting enough to feel intentional.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
7
Longevity
6
Inspiration
Unique
Suitability
Daytime, Work, Home
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Woody Oriental
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
Italy
Price
$$$
Companion Products
EDP, Bar Soap, Shower Gel
Skin Food
Argan Oil, Aloe, Witch Hazel, Glycerin, Chamomile Water, Eucalyptus Oil, Calendula
Top Notes
Citrus, Coffee
Heart Notes
Nutmeg, Coriander, Pepper
Base Notes
Vetiver, Sandalwood, Incense, Vanilla
Ingredients
Aqua/water, Alcohol Denat., Parfum/fragrance, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan Oil)*, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (*), Glucose, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil (*), Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract (*), Sodium Glutamate, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Pca, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Coumarin – *da agricoltura biologica/from organic farming.