Warm and woody accords, gourmand notes, fresh or intense compositions: men's fragrances are a concentrate of unexpected olfactory emotions. Here are the best of them, and they are so refined that they conquer women too.
Perfumery is evolving – and the best men's fragrances are changing with it. Today, it is almost impossible to give a single definition of what it means to create a “men's” perfume. Compositions for him have become unpredictable, imaginative and original. Forget about the classics with notes that were traditionally considered masculine: new perfumes are able to surprise both the one who wears them and the one who smells them.
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Unexpected combinations – rose and tobacco, citrus and leather, green chords with earthy notes. It is also necessary to have water accents and fruity strokes along with gourmand shades. The new frontier of men's perfumery, especially niche ones, is a game with imagination and the courage to be daring, even borrowing elements from women's bouquets. Therefore, many modern fragrances for him are actually created for shared use. They speak more about individuality than about biological sex. The only rule? Choose the best men's fragrance, guided by your own instincts and feelings.
The best men's perfumes: 10 scents that both him and her will like
Trussardi Primo
A triumph of powerful masculinity, inspired by the primal power of nature and expressed in a modern sound. The initial accord of grapefruit and maple syrup moves into an explosive heart of Bourbon geranium and Calabrian pimento. The balance between innovation and ancient power is provided by the final notes of patchouli and wood. A perfume for those who are not afraid to express their essence.
Valentino Born In Roma Purple Melancholia Uomo
It starts with the spicy freshness of cardamom, enhanced by aromatic lavender, and then opens with a creamy coconut accord, adding an unexpected modernity.
Gucci Guilty Love Edition Uomo
An ode to self-acceptance and love in all its forms, embodied in a limited edition sage-green bottle. The fragrance opens with fresh juniper oil with spicy and balsamic notes, intertwined with leather and woody nuances and radiant orange blossom absolute, giving the composition extraordinary sensuality. The base is warm ambrox, creating a long-lasting woody trail.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato Edizione Limitata
A limited edition for the brand's 110th anniversary, dedicated to the Italian art of living. The new interpretation enhances the citrus notes of the classic composition with a heart of ylang-ylang flowers, collected in 2024 on the island of Nosy Be near Madagascar. The tropical climate allows the plant to fully reveal its complexity with fruity and slightly spicy nuances. The aromatic extract, obtained after a 24-hour distillation of the flowers, highlights the cheerfulness of Italian bergamot, blood orange, petitgrain and grapefruit, giving the freshness of the citruses a golden glow, while rosemary, orange leaf absolute, patchouli and vetiver structure the composition.
Emporio Armani Stronger With You Powerfully
Absolute love and passion in an extremely sensual form. The fragrance captivates with a seductive composition with a hint of sweet cherry. It begins with mandarin, moves into a cheerful heart of Diva lavender and ends with a rich base of smoked and caramelized chestnut, harmonized with vanilla.
Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Nero Estremo
Amber-Woody Fougere is a rich and resolute eau de parfum intense with a distinctly masculine and deliberately seductive character. The combination of bergamot and winter lemon, geranium and laurel, vanilla and oakmoss creates a deep, magnetic composition.
Iceberg Homme
A source of energy with ginger, rosemary and sage, which transition into a dynamic heart of cypress, geranium and juniper berries. The base includes tonka bean, vetiver and patchouli, which form an aromatic woody character.
Prada Paradigm
A fragrance that breaks stereotypes and invites you to experiment and discover new perspectives. Created by master perfumers Marie Salamange, Bruno Jovanovic and Nicolas Bonville, it opens with sensual amber-woody notes of Peruvian balsam, benzoin and guaiac wood. The heart is green Bourbon geranium with floral rose nuances, complemented by Calabrian bergamot and airy musks.
Elie Saab L'Homme
A sophisticated woody and spicy fragrance. Top notes are fresh and sparkling bergamot, lemon and pink pepper; the heart reveals cedar and vetiver. In the finale, patchouli and myrrh leave a lasting trail.
Dolce&Gabbana Devotion For Men
Celebrates unconditional devotion, the power of love, and the joy of life with a triad of lemon, coffee, and patchouli.
Based on material from: Vogue.it