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Smell Clean, Not Loud: Affordable Men's Fragrances That Actually Get Compliments
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items I put this list together because I've learned that smelling good doesn't have to mean smelling strong. The scents people actually remember are the clean ones: a fresh shirt, a cool breeze, soap and a little citrus. Nothing that fills the elevator or ...
If a friend asked me for one clean scent to start with, this is the bottle I'd hand them. It smells like a crisp white shirt and a cold shower, it's almost impossible to overspray, and the price makes it a no-brainer.
Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette
My pick for the office. It's clean with a little citrus and smells way more expensive than it is. Quiet enough for meetings, but someone will still ask what you're wearing.
Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
This is the one I'd reach for on a first date. Fresh, a little soapy and very grown-up. You get that designer feel without paying designer prices.
Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette
Whenever I picture a summer trip, this is the scent that comes to mind. Grapefruit and sea air that just works in the heat. Pack it for the beach and thank me later.
Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme
One of the easiest scents to love. Light, fresh and unfussy, like you just stepped out of the shower. If you're new to fragrance, this is where I'd tell you to start.
Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette
I love this for relaxed weekends. Cool melon and a little basil, like a linen shirt on a breezy day. Easy to wear anywhere, any time, with anyone.
Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette
There's a reason this one has been around for decades. If you've never tried it, you owe it to yourself. Fresh, marine and one of the most complimented scents out there.
Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette
My favorite ‘smells expensive, isn’t' pick. Fresh bergamot on top, warm woods underneath, and it sticks around all day. Serious value for the money.
Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum
When I want clean but a little warmer, this is where I'd go. Apple, soft spice and smooth woods. Works at 9 AM and still feels right at dinner.
BOSS Bottled Eau de Toilette
For the days you want to look and smell put-together without trying too hard. Fresh cedar, smooth and modern, never too loud. A really easy one to love.
Burberry Hero Eau de Toilette
If I'm going to splurge, it's on this. It smells like expensive soap and fresh laundry in the best possible way. The definition of a clean guy scent.
Prada L'Homme Eau de Toilette
You've probably smelled this on someone and liked it. Fresh, peppery and confident. I'd go for the smaller bottle to keep it budget-friendly. Two sprays is all you need.
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
My go-to recommendation for smelling ‘just showered’ all day. It really smells like warm laundry fresh out of the dryer. Unisex, soft and comforting.
CLEAN Classic Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum
Proof you don't need to spend much to smell great. Fresh, green and aquatic for about the price of lunch. I'd keep one in the gym bag and never think twice.
Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette
An old-school classic that still holds up. Minty, fresh and ridiculously affordable. If you want an easy blind buy, this is the one I'd point you to.
Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette
When I want fresh but with a bit more presence at night, this is the one I'd suggest. Clean up top, deeper underneath. Big value for what you get.
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette