Best Modern Masculine Scent
Dior Sauvage
Best Musk Scent
Ralph Lauren Polo Blue
Launched in 2003, Polo Blue is the epitome of a masculine “blue” fragrance, an exceedingly popular category in men’s cologne because of its wearability and versatility. Known for its lightweight, fresh and clean vibes, this scent is your perfect, crowd pleasing everyday scent that starts out fresh and clean and dries down to a subtle masculine woody-musk. It’s never offensive and always appropriate.
NotesCucumber, melon, mandarin orange, basil, sage, geranium, suede, woodsy notes, musk
Best Clean Scent
Calvin Klein One
Best Clean Scent
Calvin Klein One
Billed as the first unisex fragrance when it was released in 1995, CK One captured the fresh, subtle vibes of the era—and continues to be one of the most popular colognes to this day. It’s citrusy, floral, bright and has an overwhelming clean feeling that’s ideal for summer weather and daytime wear.
NotesLemon, green notes, bergamot, pineapple, cardamom, jasmine, violet, nutmeg, orris root, freesia, musk, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber
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Best Citrus Scent
Armani Beauty Acqua di Giò
Best Summer Scent
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme
The quintessential summer fragrance, this is a sunny, bright citrus bomb that screams warm weather. It’s exactly what you think of when you imagine a summer cologne—crisp, fresh citrus like bergamot and mandarin orange, a hint of woody spice from juniper and rosemary and a smooth finish of rosewood and oakmoss to ground it to your skin. It’s the olfactory equivalent of a fresh fruit salad.
NotesGrapefruit, bergamot, Sicilian mandarin, juniper, pepper, rosemary, Brazilian rosewood, musk, incense, oakmoss
An Iconic Going Out Scent
Versace Eros
The IYKYK Scent
Creed Aventus
Reading the notes on this iconic cologne can be a bit misleading. Yes, it has a fruity element thanks to notes like apple, black currant and pineapple, but you’ll be surprised if you assume it’s just a cloud of sweetness. This cologne is uber masculine and walks a fine line between traditional and modern. Even over a decade after its release, it’s one of those If You Know You Know colognes that’s always going to be a crowd pleaser.
NotesBergamot, black currant, apple, lemon, pineapple, patchouli, Moroccan jasmine, birch, musk, oakmoss, ambroxan, cedarwood
Most Versatile Scent
Chanel Bleu de Chanel
Best Sandalwood Scent
Le Labo Santal 33
Perhaps the ultimate niche fragrance success story, Santal 33 catapulted Le Labo from indie perfumer into household name. To this day, the instantly identifiable sandalwood fragrance is one of the brand’s best sellers for the simple reason that it’s incredibly wearable while still smelling unique and hip. It’s one of those rare fragrances that kept its street cred the more popular it became. Cool might as well be in its DNA.
NotesSandalwood, leather, papyrus, Virginia cedar, cardamom, violet, iris, amber
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Best Long Lasting Scent
Versace Dylan Blue
A Warm Weather Scent That Stands Out
Yves Saint Laurent Y
What sets this crowd pleaser apart from other fresh colognes on this list is the aldehydes in the top note, which give this a bit of clean soapy quality. It’s light and pleasant, perfect for warm weather, and is inoffensive enough to wear on pretty much every occasion. It’s a the perfect daytime scent that toes the line between subtle and statement-making.
NotesAldehydes, ginger, bergamot, mint, lemon, apple, violet leaf, pineapple, sage, geranium, ambergris, musk, cedar, balsam fir, vetiver, incense
Best Blend of Citrus and Spice
Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme
Best Blend of Citrus and Spice
Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme
Another iconic fresh scent of the 1990’s, this cologne has stood the test of time and remains a best seller because it’s identifiable and unique. The Yuzu note adds sweetness to the crisp citrus and the unique mix of spices and herbs make what could be a very straightforward fresh cologne into something much more elegant and layered.
NotesYuzu, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, cypress, blue lotus, nutmeg, lily-of-the-valley, saffron, ceylon cinnamon, Tahitian vetiver, musk, cedar, sandalwood, amber, tobacco
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A Scent that’s Sweet, but not too Sweet
Hugo Boss Hugo Man
A Scent that’s Sweet, but not too Sweet
Hugo Boss Hugo Man
This versatile cologne is anchored in woods, making it a mature, masculine daytime cologne that’s not overwhelming or aggressive. The sweetness of apple and the floral lavender help to lighten up all the woods at the base. It’s a mature scent for a guy who doesn’t take himself too seriously—perfect to office wear.
NotesGreen apple, lavender, pine, woody notes, balsam fir
A Cozy Classic
Calvin Klein Obsession
A Cozy Classic
Calvin Klein Obsession
Widely considered one of the best men’s colognes of all time, Obsession is a warm, spicy, deeply layered fragrance that smells just as modern today as it did when it was first released in 1986. Where other Calvin Klein fragrances may be known for their freshness, this one is cozy and masculine and is best worn in the winter sitting next to a roaring fire (but is just as appropriate anywhere else).
NotesCinnamon, lavender, coriander, mandarin orange, lime, myrrh, nutmeg, carnation, Brazilian rosewood, pine tree, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, patchouli, vetiver
A Fresh Daytime Scent
Davidoff Cool Water
A Fresh Daytime Scent
Davidoff Cool Water
The scent that launched a thousand aquatics, when Cool Water hit the scene, it changed the game for men’s cologne. It has since become a bona fide cologne icon and for good reason. The fresh, aromatic, aquatic scent is the ultimate watery cologne that’s both instantly fresh and incredibly masculine thanks to the musk, tobacco and cedar at the base. It remains one of the best daytime colognes available.
NotesSea water, lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary, calone, coriander, sandalwood, neroli, geranium, jasmine, musk, oakmoss, tobacco, cedar, ambergris
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The Date Night Go-To
Azzaro The Most Wanted
A Festive Favorite
Paco Rabanne 1 Million
If Versace Eros is a party scent, this is its counterpart. Instead of fresh, One Million is spicy, warm and a little sweet tempered at the base with woods and patchouli. It’s an undeniably masculine cologne that still feels young and approachable. It’s perfect for winter, especially festive parties or intimate get togethers.
NotesBlood mandarin, grapefruit, mint, cinnamon, spicy notes, rose, amber, leather, woody notes, Indian patchouli
Best for Formal Environments
Montblanc Explorer
A Woodsy Scent You Can Use for Years
Valentino Uomo Born
What sets this cologne apart is the mineral saltiness of the opening. It’s a unique introduction to a fragrance that is familiar enough to be crowd pleasing (fresh and woody) but feels youthful at the same time. It’s a modern interpretation of traditionally masculine vibes that’s exceedingly wearable, especially during the day, no matter how old you are.
NotesMineral notes, violet leaf, salt, ginger, sage, woody notes, vetiver
A Timeless Daily Scent
Terre d’Hermes
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