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25 Best Smelling Perfumes and

Colognes for Men

MARK JESSEN, 7 DEC 2021 | GUIDE

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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.

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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 25 best
colognes, perfumes and fragrances for men.

1. Tobacco Oud by Tom Ford

Tobacco Oud is described as addictive and
mesmerising. The fragrance is crafted from
precious oud wood with an aromatic tobacco
accord. Other than the two main notes of tobacco
and oud, the scent is also made up from notes of
coriander, cistus, labdanum, cedar, patchouli,
sandalwood, roasted tonka bean and castoreum.

Launched: 2013
Top notes: Whiskey.
Middle notes: Cinnamon and Coriander.
Base notes: Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud),
Sandalwood, Incense, Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla
and Cedar.
Price: from $360

Buy it here (Myer)

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2. 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

Buy it here (Dior)

Buy it here (Myer)

Buy it here (Amazon)

3. 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.

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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

Buy it here (Dior)

4. Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani

Acqua Di Gio’s sexy, clean, long-lasting fragrance
was inspired by a vacation Armani took to the
majestic coastal town of Pantellerie, Italy. He took
a whiff of Mediterranean paradise, put it in a bottle
and then passed the bottle along to millions (and
millions) of people. It’s now the gold standard of
affordable men’s cologne.

Launched: 1996
Top notes: Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine,
Orange, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.
Middle notes: Jasmine, Calone, Peach, Hiacynth,
Cyclamen, Rosemary, Violet, Coriander, Nutmeg,
Rose and Mignonette.
Base notes: White Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss,
Patchouli and Amber.
Price: from $115

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5. 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

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6. 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.

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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

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7. Artisan by John Varvatos

Artisan, as is clearly portrayed by the bottle,
embodies craftsmanship. It is abstract with an
explosion of citrus and herbal infusions with woody
notes perfectly woven into the blend. The flask-like
bottle which is hand-woven exudes masculinity and
individual style. Fragrance notes include Sicilian
clementine, tangelo, mandarin, thyme, marjoram,
lavadin, North African orange tree blossom, Indian
murraya, orange jasmine tree, ginger extracts,
kephalis, georgywood, belambre and serenolide.

Launched: 2009
Top notes: Clementine, Tangerine, Marjoram and
Thyme.
Middle notes: Orange Blossom, Ginger, Lavender
and Jasmine.
Base notes: Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.
Price: from $45

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Buy it here (Chemist Warehouse)

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8. Pour Homme by Bottega Veneta

Pour Homme was the luxury designer’s very first
men’s fragrance and to this day it remains one of
the best, not only for Bottega Veneta, but also
among the best smelling fragrances and colognes
for men all over the world. It was inspired by
adventurers and travellers that dared to set foot
out of the ordinary urban life. It is masculine,
captivating and the perfect fragrance choice for
your next adventure.

Launched: 2013
Top notes: Siberian Pine, Juniper and Calabrian
bergamot.
Middle notes: Canadian Fir, Clary Sage and
Pimento.
Base notes: Leather, Patchouli and Labdanum.
Price: from $90

Buy it here (Myer)

Buy it here (Chemist Warehouse)

Buy it here (Amazon)

9. 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.

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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

Buy it here (Myer)

Buy it here (Chemist Warehouse)

Buy it here (Amazon)

10. 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

Buy it here (Myer)

Buy it here (Selfridges)

Buy it here (Amazon)

11. Colonia Leather by Acqua Di

Parma
Combining fresh citrus notes with rich and sensual
aromatic leather, Colonia Leather is Italian luxury at
it’s finest. It’s masculine yet elegant and
particularly stylish. Just take a look at these
fragrance notes and tell me that doesn’t sound
phenomenal; Sicilian Lemon, Italian Orange,
Raspberry, Honeysuckle, Petit Grain, Rose, Leather,
Cedarwood, Birchwood, Gaiac Wood, Labdaum.

Launched: 2014
Top notes: Brazilian Orange, Raspberry and Sicilian
Lemon.
Middle notes: Rose, Petitgrain Paraguay, Red
Thyme and Honeysuckle.
Base notes: Leather, Guaiac Wood and Atlas Cedar.
Price: from $270

Buy it here (Myer)

Buy it here (Kogan)

Buy it here (Amazon)