13 Best Colognes for Men of All Ages

Searching for the best colognes for men is quite a daunting task.

Ollie Le Nguyen

ollielenguyen@gmail.com November 16, 2021 | 08:16

A good smell makes you feel better, puts you in a good mood, and makes your friends or colleagues remember you, therefore choosing the perfect perfume is even more important. A nice perfume is a fashion statement as well as a reflection of your personality. However, finding the ideal scent for men is a hard endeavor.

There are far too many choices on the market, from fruity, sweet top notes to woody or musky base notes. When there are millions of various combinations and options, for one to choose the perfect scent is such a hard task. This is a list of 13 fragrances that males should try.

Gucci the Alchemist’s Garden, the Last Day of Summer

is scent from Gucci’s haute perfumery line, the Alchemist’s Garden, allows you to cling onto a summer feeling year-round. It’s a warming, cozy scent made up of cedarwoods, cypress, and nutmeg, with woody undertones of patchouli and vetiver. Bonus: The lacquered glass bottle is super chic too.

Ralph Lauren, Polo Black

Ralph Lauren, Polo Black

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 the ultimate scent to get noticed in.

Le Labo, Another 13

You may be familiar with Le Labo's trademark Santal 33 aroma, but Another 13 is one of the brand's lesser-known scents that deserves just as much attention. The smell, which was created in partnership with Another magazine, is equal parts musky and fresh, with ambroxan, jasmine petals, moss, and woody, amber-y overtones.

Hugo Boss, Boss

This masculine perfume was launched in the year 1998. One can feel the aroma of geranium, sandalwood, and vetiver along with fruity and citrus top notes of apple and lemon.

Celine, Black Tie

Alluding to Celine’s excellence in black-tie and tailored silhouettes, this evening scent is built for a night out. It’s composed of white orris butter, cedar, tree moss, and vanilla—striking the right balance between musky and sweet. Think of it like a sleek dinner jacket that will never go out of style.

Tom Ford, Oud Wood

Oud wood is one of the most precious and expensive ingredients for any perfumer, and this cologne by Tom Ford nails the woody scent. Combined with cardamom, sandalwood, and vetiver—with hints of tonka bean and amber—a few spritzes of this signature scent are like warming up to a nice cozy fire.

Frédéric Malle, Geranium Pour Monsieur

Created in collaboration with master French perfumer Dominique Ropion, this scent is described as “like an eccentric Englishman in a blue velvet jacket,” an appropriate takeaway. A bright fragrance, its top notes are mint, aniseed, and geranium, while the base notes include sandalwood and frankincense.

Dior, Sauvage

Inspired by nature and its organic, raw materials, this scent from Dior perfumer François Demachy is earthy and woody. Warm notes of bergamot, pepper, and amber wood take cues from a desert landscape—but can still be worn in the dead of winter, thanks to its refined, non-overpowering finish.

Byredo, Bibliothèque

Launched recently in 2017, Bibliothèque by Byredo is a floral Woody Musk unisex fragrance. For the well-read, this scent takes cues from old books and their leather-bound pages. It’s also inspired by one of Byredo’s best-selling candles. Top notes of peach, plum, peony, and violet add a sweet touch to an otherwise woody ground base of leather, patchouli, and vanilla.

Jo Malone London, Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense

Myrrh & Tonka by Jo Malone London is a unisex perfume with an amber fragrance. Myrrh & Tonka was launched five years back in the year 2016. The top note of the perfume is made of Lavender while the base notes include Tonka Bean, Vanilla, and Almond. One can apply this perfume on any occasion.

Giorgio Armani, Acqua di Gio

Released in 1996, this classic scent, inspired by the ocean, has stood the test of time for a reason. The earthy fragrance is the ideal everyday scent, combining cyprus, musk, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, and patchouli for a fresh finish.

Maison Margiela Replica, Jazz Club

Imagine yourself in a dimly lit jazz club with the perfect cocktail, surrounded by cigar smoke and leather chairs. Jazz club from the house of Paris-based Maison Margiela Replica company is a perfect fit for people who are party freaks. The jazz club is warm and spicy with notes of pink pepper, rum, and tobacco. If you want to hibernate yourself in a full cozy mode in the fall and winter months then this is the perfect match.

Calvin Klein, Eternity for Men

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, sage, white lily, patchouli, and sandalwood make for a timeless blend.

Each brand gives out the exquisite vibe that you're probably looking to have as a gift or for yourself this season.

Within the range of male's fragrances, there some few more names popping up beside these amazing listed such as Versace, Eros; Chanel, Bleu de Chanel; Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Grand Soir; Ermenegildo Zegna, Essenze Florentine Iris; Prada, Luna Rossa Sport; Acqua di Parma, Colonia; The Nue Co., Functional Fragrance; Creed, Aventus; Hermès, H24; Paco Rabanne, 1 Million Lucky. Each brand gives out the exquisite vibe that you're probably looking to have as a gift or for yourself this season.

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