The 9 Best Fragrances for Day and Night
(photo: Victor Prado)
The top scents this summer don’t overreach: Some are made to shine during daylight hours (green and fruity notes freshen when temps start to rise); others are meant for when the sun goes down (rich musks and woods wear better in a cooling breeze). All are available for purchase at Groomshop by Details.
Morning
1. Atelier Cologne Figuier Ardent
No, fig isn’t the likeliest It scent, but Atelier’s version cuts down on the fruit’s nectary sweetness with hints of black pepper and licorice-like anise.
$125; sephora.com
2. Prada Luna Rossa Sport
The star ingredient here? The tonka bean, a spicy relative of the vanilla bean, which is commonly used in fragrances for its earthiness.
$84; macys.com
3. Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic
A simple scent in the most refined way possible: There’s no laundry list of notes here, just a few key components, including juniper (think of your favorite gin) and cedar for a clean finish.
$85; macys.com
4. La Parfumerie Moderne No Sport
Winston Churchill once said the secret to staying healthy was “no sports, just whisky and cigars.” This homage to the British bulldog balances bitter green grass and geranium with a hit of tobacco. The whisky is up to you.
$220; barneys.com
5. Blackbird Triton
Named for Neptune’s ice moon, Triton is an olfactory experience that delivers cool in every sense: It’s ozonic (watery and light) and “mineralic” (like crushed rocks), with a layer of smoky, resinous styrax.
$88; blackbirdballard.com
See more: The Secret Benefits of Beards
Evening
6. Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo
This blend takes on an air of mystery with the addition of patchouli and smoky incense notes.
$95; nordstrom.com
7. The Motley Palo Santo
The online apothecary the Motley showcases its expertise with its latest scent: Spiked with bitter hops, suede essence, and Palo Santo (a South American wood related to frankincense), it’s like a bonfire in a bottle.
$105; themotley.com
8. Tom Ford Noir Extreme
The “extreme” addition here: a pistachio aroma inspired by kulfi, the Indian treat akin to ice cream once enjoyed by Mughal emperors.
$140; neimanmarcus.com
9. Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra
Acqua di Parma’s latest release stays true to the DNA of its original Colonia but includes ambergris, a sweet and musky waxy substance produced by sperm whales that perfumers have prized since the 13th century.
$220; barneys.com
• • •
Open Up a Fine Vintage
Eau Sauvage (1966)
Dior’s first men’s cologne smells like lavender and is named for Dior pal Percy Savage, who walked pet cheetahs.
$86; dior.com
Green Irish Tweed (1985)
Cary Grant, Pierce Brosnan, Clint Eastwood—all have been fans of this woodsy one from Creed.
$350; creedboutique.com
CK One (1994)
Calvin Klein’s beachy, citrus scent was a Gen-X rule-breaker, daring to be unisex and affordable.
$54; calvinklein.com
By Jon Roth
More from DETAILS:
Top 7 Colognes Women Want You to Wear in 2015
32 Photos Of the Sexiest Male Models Of The Moment
Brad Pitt Is Back and Sexier Than Ever
The Best Grooming Products of 2015
The 25 Best Beards on Instagram
The Best Men’s Hairstyles And Cuts
