Call them pheromones on steroids if you must, but perfume, fragrance and cologne for men are as popular as ever. If you’re looking for a healthy supply of men’s fragrances you’ll find them in our list of the best. Whether you’re looking to save a few dollars with some niche fragrances for men or you want to spend all your hard-earned money on one of the most expensive perfumes for men, we’ve saved you some time by doing all the research for you.
These are the ones that leave lasting impressions and the ones that guys keep returning to, sometimes decade after decade. Consider them the next time you want to make an aromatic impression! Introducing out list of the best colognes, perfumes and fragrances for men.
Sauvage by Dior
The name needs no introduction, Dior Sauvage is a fragrance for the wild at heart. It was inspired by big open spaces of ozone blue skies that lie above a rocky desert-type landscape. It is unmistakably masculine that will bring out the best in even the most average guy. It’s a burst of freshness with top notes of reggio bergamot and a heart note of ambroxan which is very uniquely Dior.
Launched: 2015
Top notes: Calabrian bergamot and Pepper.
Middle notes: Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and Elemi.
Base notes: Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.
Price: from $155
Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior
Christian Dior just knows the how-to of creating a seductive fragrance and Ambre Nuit is no exception. They searched for ingredients far and wide to create an intensely elusive fragrance. With top notes of bergamot essence, heart notes of Damascena rose from Turkey and base notes of ambergris from New Zealand, it exudes unapologetic luxury.
Launched: 2009
Top notes: Bergamot and Grapefruit.
Middle notes: Damask Rose and Pink Pepper.
Base notes: Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Patchouli.
Price: from $165
Bleu de Chanel
Fresh, clean and profoundly sensual, Bleu de Chanel is absolute class. It’s a fragrance that says authority and elegance at the same time. When you spritz it on, you will have an immediate boost of confidence. Fragrance notes include citrus accord, vetiver, pink pepper, grapefruit, dry cedar notes, labdanum, frankincense, ginger and sandalwood.
Launched: 2010
Top notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Coriander.
Middle notes: Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Melon.
Base notes: Incense, Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Amberwood.
Price: from $80
Aventus by Creed
Aventus is a fragrance adored by women. It was inspired by the dramatic life of a historic emperor, celebrating strength, power and success. This fragrance is sophisticated and it has a “life well lived” ora. It is fruity and rich with notes of bergamot, blackcurrant leaves, apple, pineapple, pink-berries, birch, patchouli, jasmine that rounds off well with base notes of musk, oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla.
Launched: 2010
Top notes: Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple.
Middle notes: Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose.
Base notes: Musk, oak moss, Ambergris and Vanille.
Price: from $369
Aramis by Aramis
Like great scotch and excellent jazz music, Aramis is a cologne that a young man grows to appreciate and identify with as he ages, which in turn keeps it modern. The profile is overtly masculine, with sharp notes of wood and leather, lightened by floral undertones and an overall clean scent. Flaunt that testosterone and grab a bottle.
Launched: 1965
Top notes: Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia, Clover, Thyme, Bergamot and Gardenia.
Middle notes: Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine, Cardamom and Orris Root.
Base notes: Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut.
Price: from $36
Noir Extreme by Tom Ford
Tom Ford Noir Extreme is for the man that relishes in immoderation. It has a combination of intensely pleasing notes that include mandarin, neroli, saffron, nutmeg, cardamom, orange blossom, sandalwood and vanilla. It all comes together perfectly to create a fragrance that is mysteriously dark and sexy. Think woody. Think amber. Think seductive.
Launched: 2015
Top notes: Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.
Middle notes: Kulfi, Rose, Mastic or Lentisque, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Base notes: Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.
Price: from $250
