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Best Colognes for Men
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Fresh, clean, and sensual, this men’s scent from Chanel includes notes of citrus, labdanum, sandalwood, and cedar. It can easily transition from day to night (a musky undertone makes it perfect for a date).
BLEU DE CHANEL - CHANEL
Inspired by nature and its raw materials, this scent from Dior perfumer François Demachy is earthy and woody. Warm notes of bergamot, pepper, and amberwood take cues from a desert landscape—but can still be worn in the dead of winter, thanks to its r...
Sauvage - Dior
Some classics never die, and Ralph Lauren’s Polo Black fragrance stands the test of time. A bold fusion of iced mango, lemon, and tangerine is combined with sandalwood, sage, and patchouli noir for a bittersweet end result. Bold and aromatic, it’s th...
Polo Black - Ralph Lauren
Oud wood is one of the most precious and expensive ingredients for any perfumer, and this cologne by Tom Ford nails the woody scent—drawing on exotic rosewood. Combined with cardamom, sandalwood, and vetiver—with hints of tonka bean and amber—a few s...
Oud Wood - Tom Ford
Another enduring classic from 1988, Eternity is a romantic floral fragrance that was inspired by lasting love. Clearly, the love affair with this scent carries on too: It’s decidedly unisex, and works for both him and her. Notes of freesia, mandarin,...
Eternity For - Calvin Klein
A fresh, striking scent, Hermès’s Terre d'Hermès fragrance features notes of citron, Juniper berry, and Timut pepper. “An icy cloak fertilizes the earth, exalting it with new and vibrant strength,” is how Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel describes it....
Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée
Imagine yourself in a dimly lit jazz club with the perfect cocktail, surrounded by cigar smoke and leather chairs. This scent is the next best thing: Warm and spicy, it has notes of pink pepper, rum, and tobacco. Perfect for the fall and winter month...
'REPLICA' Jazz Club with Tobacco Leaf, Pink Pepper, and Rum
Aromatic, musky, and aquatic in nature, Prada’s Luna Rossa Ocean is a refreshingly earthy blend. A stand-out reinvented fougère, this smells of Haitian vetiver, musks, and patchouli at its base, accented by smooth lavender, suede, and saffron. Its fr...
Luna Rossa Ocean - Prada
Drawn from the sap of the Namibian myrrh tree, this earthy scent is combined with warm almond and vanilla notes of the tonka bean for a rich, full-bodied finish. A hint of lavender and honey lightens it up and makes it a year-round scent for any occa...
Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense - Jo Malone
Joop! Homme Le Parfum Joop! for men
The signature Y scent is a bold and woody men's fragrance. This seductive cologne is infused with sophisticated and revitalizing notes of sage and geranium and rounded out with a hint of sensual wood.
Y Eau de Parfum - YSL
Fueled by a hit of ginger, our testers loved this cologne's woodsy blend balanced with subtle bourbon vanilla. The scent was consistent and had excellent staying power on almost everything they tested. Azzaro's unapologetically masculine design cemen...
The Most Wanted Intense - Azzaro
This eau de toilette is a warm, slightly sweet, yet spicy fragrance with a surprising staying power. At first spray, the scent meets you with the vibrant cardamom spice alongside a very short-lived alcohol smell. The cardamom and tobacco notes remain...
Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla Cologne Spray
With its ostentatious packaging reminiscent of a gold brick and sophisticated masculine scent, young men won’t have to spend a fortune to smell like a million bucks. Scent experts believe 1 Million is the last cologne that Paco Rabanne, the pseudonym...
Paco Rabanne 1 Million - Leather & Amber
According to the brand, Aventus is the best-selling men’s fragrance in the history of The House of Creed. Not too shabby for a fragrance house with a 250-year track record, including developing fragrances for royal houses. Aventus is fruit-forward, b...
Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum
The hero of Dior Homme Eau de Toilette is its Atlas cedar, apparently hand-chiseled in-house, which only adds to the undeniably masculine and sensual appeal of this cologne. Buoyed by notes of patchouli and vetiver, the resulting scent experience is ...
Dior Homme - Dior
This intense cologne is meant to leave an impression like Versace's flamboyant designs. Its scent bounces between fresh and woody, hitting you with citrus, mint, and a little spice before settling into a woodsy cedarwood and hints of vanilla. No matt...
Eros Eau de Toilette - Versace | Ulta Beauty
With bright citrus dancing atop delicate floral notes grounded in amber, this cologne is like summer in a bottle. The scent isn’t overwhelming, so you won’t be setting off anyone with fragrance sensitivities. Even the packaging feels clean, light, an...
L'eau De Issey Men Eau De Toilette 6.7 Oz
For fans of Yves Saint Laurent’s beloved L’Homme Eau de Toilette, think of La Nuit as the bad boy older brother who sneaks out at night, wears a leather jacket, but is still irresistibly charming. Snappy cardamom shines without being too aggressive a...
La Nuit De L’Homme - YSL