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At this stage Im aiming for signature scents that are a touch more unique and refined.
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(I expect youre at about the same placebut youll find a fewgreat colognes for teenshere as well.)
And to send you in the right direction, everyones shared their honest reviews.
Shop our absolute favorites, including one aGlamoureditor says would make her follow a man down the street.
The best mens colognes, at a glance
Whats the difference between cologne and perfume?
(Most of the picks on this list are actually eau de parfum.)
But personally, I think just go with whatever you like.
Dont buy something just because it has a high percentage of perfume oil.
What are the main fragrance families?
Theres no one way to categorize scents, since its all so subjective.
(This is the industry standard for categorizing scents, Pauly says.)
Do you want to be transported to an old-growth forest in Colorado?
Go with something woody.
Prefer to close your eyes and get subtle notes of spice, smoke, or vanilla?
Consider an amber fragrance.
Fresh scents smell like clean laundryand floral is self-explanatory.
Most scents marketed for men fall into the first three categories.
What are top, middle, and base notes?
But what does that mean, exactly?
When testing colognes and perfumes, its important to spray them on your skin, not just on paper.
And a lot of times, those notes that you see listed in a fragrances description are just marketing.
Instead, Pauly suggests avoiding blind buys by ordering samples.
Trust me: Youll know when you find the right bottle.
Why are some colognes more expensive than others?
But it really just comes down to the packaging, the marketing, and the branding, Pauly says.
Although it practically screams summer, its just grounded enough to work in all seasonsand itsmellsexpensive.
I will follow a man wearing this down the street, saysNatasha Pearlman,Glamours executive editor.
Plus, theres no flex quite like having a Chanel bottle on your dresser or in your bathroom cabinet.
(The magnetic cap makes it feel even more luxe.)
(Fittingly, its ambassador is Lenny Kravitz.)
This is the boldest and most sultry scent in my collection, and probably the most long-lasting.
Use it to seduce someone.
(Plus, its a fraction of the price ofDolce & Gabbanas Light Blue.)
Why not give it a shot?
Family:FreshNotes:Green apple, mimosa, cedarwood, water lotus, muskSizes:3.3 oz., 6.7 oz.
You could wear it anywhere, but itll shine as a nighttime fragrance.
Family:WoodyNotes:Bergamot, pink pepper, chocolate, clary sage, patchouliSizes:1.7 oz., 3.4 oz.
(No one likes the guy who makes the entire meeting room smell like suede.)
Family:AmberNotes:White moss, amber, suedeSizes:3.4 oz.
I once used it as makeshift deodorant, and it really came through for the rest of the night.
(Dont judge.)
I could still smell it (in a good way) after a shower.
If youre in the market for something green and fresh, you cant do much better.
Family:FreshNotes:Fresh herbs, pear granitaSizes:2 oz., 3.3 oz., 6.7 oz.
I find it energizing and invitinga great candidate for an everyday, all-occasion scent.
No, its doing its own thinggood on you, Viktor&Rolf.
Plus, I can assure you that this fragrance lasts forever.
Id want to know the person wearing this.
Best Tropical:D.S.
& Durga Debaser Eau de Parfum
D.S.
& Durgas most well-known fragrances, on the market.
Its downright tropical, featuring coconut, fig, and tonka bean.
It almost smells like a perfect cocktail.
Pull this out to smell like a rich guy on vacation on some island youve never heard of.
But its also one of the most refined, iconic mens scents.
You cant walk around New York City without smelling Santal 33 on the wind.
It deserves its cultlike following, though, because its simply so good.
Spray it at sunset any day and youll be good to go.
And at under $75, the price is right.
One of my friends describes the scent as the worlds freshest summer salad, and I have to agree.
Tomato leaf, coriander, and ginger place this one firmly in the warmer half of the year.
With one spritz, you might find yourself on vacationmentally, at least.
Plus, the travel-friendly size fits nearly anywhere, and Ive never had an issue flying with it.
Family:FloralNotes:Grapefruit, orange, black pepper, cedarwood, patchouliSizes:0.1 oz., 0.5 oz.
How we tested
Each of these scents has been tested on skin byGlamoureditors.
We frequently update this story with new releases and time-honored classics.
