Best men's fragrances
Like a sharp haircut of clean shave, fragrance is an essential component to any man's outfit whether to be to match your work suit, your off-duty weekend entire or for date night with your special someone.
The key to sensual success is to find a scent that denotes your lifestyle and character in just one spritz. With so many to choose from the task can be arduous so we've done the research for you, so you don't have to.
From Valentino's timeless Uomo Intense to Chanel's iconic Bleu, these are the male scents to know now.
Uomo Intense, £59-£80, Valentino
Valentino Uomo Intense is a suave leathery fragrance, with a deep, unforgettable olfactory signature: black leather and vanilla accord with top notes of sage oil and fresh mandarin. This is the perfect scent for possessing the symptomatic mystery of a strong personality. This long-lasting fragrance is great for enhancing both a man's every day charisma and on special occasions.
'Y' Eau De Parfum, £39-72, Yves Saint Laurent
An intense portrayal of the Y signature, the new 'Y' Eau De Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a combination of sophisticated notes, includling bergamont, ginger and sage which are sharpened by a fruity, juicy apple accord. Sage and juniper develop a powerful masculinity boosted by elegant notes of geranium-absolute to provide freshness and contrast. The background of the scent is more intense and sensual with the addition of vetiver that reinforces the mysterious depth of olibanum and tonka bean.
A tribute to masculine freedom, this aromatic-woody fragrance, teamed with new caledonian sandalwood and notes of ambery cedar and tonka bean, creates a captivating trail which is both warm and sensual. This is a fragrance for a man who refuses to be bound by rules, revealing a man who chooses his own destiny, asserting himself through independence and determination.
Parco Palladiano, £120, Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta introduces this new unisex fragrance inspired by the Palladian gardens of the Veneto region of Italy, where Bottega Veneta was first founded in 1966. Developed and overseen by Creative Director Thomas Maier, each scent is an 'olfactory trompe l'oeil', capturing different moments and experiences in a Palladian garden. The rarely used azalea flower spreads its smooth and solar fragrance, whilst an undertone of velvet chestnut brings texture and warmth to this everyday scent.
With exquisite notes of ginger, exotic maninka and leather which unfold over time, this is the perfect fragrance for date night. 'Scent' for him, features a higher oil concentration and amplified aphrodisiac ingredients to enhance the power of a seductive journey. The additional base notes of vanilla and a rich, burnished leather, enhance the scent's magnetic qualities, which lingers like an unforgettable memory. Be careful not to over spritz!
Created by Dior’s perfumer François Demachy, Sauvage has a powerful freshness which exudes new sensual and mysterious facets to this iconic just. Infused with Calabrian bergamot, as juicy and spirited as ever, invites new spicy notes to add fullness and sensuality as the woody, ambery trail of Ambroxan is wrapped in smoky accents of Papua New Guinean vanilla absolute for the ultimate male scent.
1 Million, £48.50- £96, Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne 1 Million perfume is an iconic and one of the world's best-selling fragrances. Paco Rabanne 1 Million is a coveted fragrance and a popular choice for men, made strong by its blend of grapefruit, mint and blood mandarin.
Acqua Dio Gio Profumo, £57-£88, Armani
This long-lasting perfume is inspired by the fresh scent of the Mediterranean of Pantelleria, a beautiful island off Sicly. The aqua fragrance is infused with salty marine notes, meaning you not only smell good but you feel good too.
Wood Sage and Sea Salt, £94, Jo Malone
Surprisingly salt in fragrances really grips the skin and is a super flattering note on both men or women. This unisex scent is great if you love woody notes but has notes of clean salt for a more masculine twist.
This is a sublime fragrance that is both vibrant and fresh. With notes of mint leaves, Italian lemon zest and green apple this is the perfect scent if you like fresh, cool colognes.
