Men's perfumes / 20 options
A refreshing start,
or a warmer trail?
Sometimes saying "Let it be woody" is not enough. Clean iris and dry vetiver do not stay in the same place; A vanilla spice scent does not give a sea freshness either. First look at the differences in these 20 bottles, then compare a few on your skin.
Yves Saint Laurent
MYSLF
Eau de Parfum
Fresh · Woody-floralFeatured fragrance notes
- Bergamot
- Orange blossom
- Patchouli
- Ambrofix
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The clean line opens with bergamot and passes through orange blossom to a woody base. Compare if you want freshness with a floral touch instead of dry wood or dense leather.
Prada
L'Homme
Eau de Toilette
Powdery · ClearFeatured fragrance notes
- Iris
- Neroli
- Amber
- Cedar
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The powdery texture of iris approaches a cleaner line with neroli. It's different from a sea-scented refreshment; A calmer side that evokes the feeling of an ironed shirt.
Versace
Dylan Blue Pour Homme
Eau de Toilette
Fresh · Aromatic woodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Water notes
- Black Pepper
- Incense
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Underneath the citrus and water notes, there is a peppery, smoky base. It's not just a light sea scent; For those who want a darker bottom layer.
Davidoff
Cool Water
Eau de Toilette
Aquatic · AromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Sea-water accord
- Mint
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Musk
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Sea freshness stands out with mint and lavender. A starting point to move away from sweet ambers and try something greener and cooler.
Prada
Luna Rossa Ocean
Eau de Toilette
Fresh · Iris and woodsFeatured fragrance notes
- Bergamot
- Iris
- Vetiver
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Lively bergamot is joined by iris and vetiver. Think of the aquatic feel alongside a dry woody side; the version selected here is EDT, not EDP or Le Parfum.
Valentino
Uomo Born in Rome
Eau de Toilette
Mineral · Woody aromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Violet leaf
- Mineral salt accord
- Sage
- Smoky vetiver
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Violet leaf and salty mineral feel establish a cooler line with sage. Vetiver, on the other hand, carries the scent to a drier, slightly smokier place instead of sweetening it.
Carolina Herrera
Bad Boy Cobalt
Eau de Parfum
Fruity · Woody aromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Pink pepper
- Geranium
- Black plum
- Truffle accord
- Vetiver
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
There's an earthier truffle-vetiver side alongside plum, pepper and geranium. An option that is different from the classic citrus freshness and has the dark tone of the fruit.
Dior
Homme Intense
Eau de Parfum
Powdery · Ambery woodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Iris
- Amber notes
- Woody base
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The iris is at the center of this scent, not at its edge. Try it when you're looking for a powdery and warm line; don't expect a tangy citrus or post-exercise refreshment.
Givenchy
Gentleman Society
Eau de Parfum
Floral · Woody aromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Sage
- Narcissus
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The floral side of the narcissus finds drier ground with vetiver and woods. There's vanilla, but the profile isn't built solely on sweetness.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Le Parfum
Eau de Parfum Intense
Spicy · VanillaFeatured fragrance notes
- Cardamom
- Lavender
- Iris
- Vanilla
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The warm spice of cardamom is balanced by the softer side of lavender and iris. If you want a vanilla scent and are not looking for a plain sweetness, add it to your try list.
Dior
Sauvage Elixir
Elixir
Spicy · Woody aromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Grapefruit
- Spice accords
- Lavender
- Woody notes
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The aromatic line of lavender darkens with spice and woody notes. Don't consider different versions of the Sauvage family to be the same; try Elixir, especially with its name.
Versace
Eros Parfum
Perfume
Citrus · Warm aromaticFeatured fragrance notes
- Lemon
- Tangerine
- Litsea cubeba
- Lavender
- Benzoin
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
There's a warmer, resinous side behind the citrus opening. Compare this Parfum release without confusion to other Eros renditions known for their mint-green apple expression.
Rabanne
1 Million
Eau de Toilette
Sweet Spicy WoodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Grapefruit
- Mint
- Cinnamon
- Leather accord
- Amber
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Cinnamon and amber pull the citrus opening to a sweeter place. The classic EDT of the gold bottle family; it's not the same scent as Million Gold.
Emporio Armani
Stronger With You Intensely
Eau de Parfum
Sweet SpicyFeatured fragrance notes
- Pink pepper
- Cinnamon
- Chestnut accord
- Vanilla
- Amber woods
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The sweetness of chestnut and vanilla is warmed by cinnamon and pink pepper. It is not an alternative to a fresh daytime scent; try it to see if you like the sweet-spicy streak.
Emporio Armani
Stronger With You Absolutely
Perfume
Liqueury · Vanilla woodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Rum accord
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Chestnut accord
- Vanilla
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The rum accord adds a more liqueury aspect to the chestnut and vanilla. Even though it's in the same family as Intensely, the difference you'll be looking for here isn't just the intensity, it's that hot drink connotation.
Azzaro
The Most Wanted
Eau de Parfum Intense
Caramel · SpicyFeatured fragrance notes
- Cardamom
- Caramel accord
- Amberwood
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
After cardamom, caramel and amber woods build a sweeter structure. Ask for this three-accord version by its full name rather than the range's Parfum or Elixir bottle.
Tom Ford
Eau d’Ombré Leather
Eau de Toilette
With leather · Spicy amberFeatured fragrance notes
- Ginger
- Coriander
- Cardamom
- Leather accord
- Vanilla
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Ginger and cardamom add a lively beginning to the leather accord; vanilla softens the underside. Think of it as a warm and spicy leather interpretation rather than a dry leather expectation.
BOSS
The Scent for Him Intense
Eau de Parfum Intense
Fruity · AmberyFeatured fragrance notes
- Maninka fruit
- Amber accord
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
The combination of Maninka fruit and amber is described as a warm profile with liqueur connotations. It's closer to the dark and sweet side of fruit than a light citrus scent.
Rabanne
Million Gold
Eau de Parfum Intense
Spicy · WoodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Tangerine
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Spice accords
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
While tangerine gives a fresh start, sandalwood and cedar move the focus to the woody side. Don't expect the same cinnamon-leather stripe as the classic 1 Million.
Prada
Paradigme Le Parfum
Le Parfum
Vanilla · Ambery woodyFeatured fragrance notes
- Geranium
- Vanilla
- Leather notes
- Amber woods
What kind of atmosphere does it have?
Vanilla and amber woods warm geranium's cooler floral side. If vanilla and leather appeal to you, try it beside the fresher Luna Rossa Ocean to notice the difference.
Before purchasing
Like choosing a groom's suit: don't just look at the first impression.
The smell that seems fresh at first in the store may change to a sweet or powdery place after a while. Don't make the decision just after the first spray; also note the exact name of the bottle you tried.
- EDT, EDP, Parfum, Intense and Elixir may not be just stronger versions of the same perfume. Check the full version of the bottle.
- The notes above are the scent description; it is not a complete list of chemical ingredients or allergens. For up-to-date INCI information, see the product packaging and manufacturer's description.
- Size, price and stock may vary. When choosing the product in the link, check the milliliter and the seller again.
- A note list alone cannot tell you how long a fragrance will stay with you. Use it to guide what you try on your own skin; longevity and projection can vary from person to person.