Fashion designer Tom Ford said that “good manners and good Cologne is what transforms the man into a gentleman.” We can’t help you with the good manners but we can definitely help you with the good cologne by giving you our list of the top best smelling colognes for men. Before we begin, let’s address what exactly makes a great cologne and which fragrances are suitable for men. Should you go for the unisex Eau de toilette if you like the scent? Are there any fragrances that are off limits? Is age a factor? What about social setting? The are various ‘notes’ (fancy industry-speak for scent or fragrance) that can be found in the aromas of world class colognes. But expecting men to know the difference between sandalwood and cedarwood, might be too much. After all, some of us have enough trouble smelling the difference between a clean t-shirt and dirty t-shirt. However, there are some things that are worth knowing. For instance, there are three types of notes: head, heart and base notes. Each play a different role in the overall fragrance. Head Notes: Also known as top notes, the head notes are what you experience immediately upon application and play a large role on the cologne’s initial effect on you as the wearer. Head notes are typically fruits and herbs, They only last for 5 to 30 minutes. Heart Notes: Sometimes called middle notes, heart notes can take several minutes to an hour to develop and are complemented by the head notes. They continue the show after the head notes complete their opening act though they sometimes share the stage. Heart notes are flowers, spices and grass, and Base Notes: The heaviest and most intense notes are the base notes. They are noticed 30 minutes or more after application. The head notes are long gone but the heart notes are still around to accompany the base notes. Base notes stick around for the longest and leave a lasting impression. They are usually woods, resins, and musks. Each make up the personality of the cologne but are experienced at various points after application, by design. Christian Dior Sauvage for Men Eau De Toilette Spray First on our list of the best smelling cologne for men is Sauvage from Christian Dior. Sauvage starts off with very fruity head notes, specifically citrus. It’s a fresh and promising start but the eau de toilette doesn’t get much deeper from there. The base notes are followed by jasmine and herbal scents which adds to the freshness. Because Sauvage is not particularly strong or deep, it’s best suited for a casual setting or one where you don’t want to smell too strong. It might be appropriate in a situation, such as a job interview, where smelling great can build confidence but you want yourself to be the center of attention, not your cologne. Shop for it Now   Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Eau De Toilette It is said that Acqua Di Gio was inspired by Armani’s vacation on the Italian island Pantelleria. Acqua Di Gio was designed to temporarily transport the wearer to the Mediterranean and establish the cool and breezy feeling you get while walking along the beach. It is a light and fresh scent that starts off with fruity head notes. However, those are followed with deep wood notes and musky notes. But not too deep. Although it too is a light scent, Acqua Di Gio differs from Sauvage in that the deeper notes allow the scent to be a noticeably fancier. While still suitable for a casual setting, it’s also great for wanting to be noticed. The 20-year old cologne has been very popular since it was developed which makes it rather common but it still stands out as a classic. Shop for it Now Versace Eros Eau de Toilette The third scent on our list is Eros from Versace. Unlike our other two entries, Eros’ initial scent is minty with hints of green apple and lemon. The head notes are followed by heart notes that include geranium and finally strong yet not too deep base notes of vanilla, oak moss and cedar. It is not a musky cologne which to some may suggest that it’s a young man’s scent. But the oak moss and cedar notes certainly suggest strength. Eros is designed to be worn every day but don’t be afraid to make this your special occasion go to. Shop for it Now L’eau D’issey by Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey is a musky cologne which, even if you’re still young, will give you the air of a man who has seen and done it all. Some suggest that L’eau D’issey is a spring or summer time fragrance but we think the presence of amber base notes makes it suitable throughout the entire year. We will suggest, however, that it is suited best for evening wear as it has a ‘dressy’ scent. You certainly could wear it to a lunch date if you wanted to impress but we consider this to be too strong while the sun is still out. Once the sun starts to go down, that’s when L’eau D’issey really shines as a cologne. Shop for it Now Dolce and Gabbana The One The One is a casual scent that starts off with fruity and herbal head notes. These give way to the spicy heart notes of ginger and cardamom. Finally, the wearer is presented with the masculine notes of tobacco, amber and cedarwood. It is an elegant and modern cologne that has more than a touch of class. It’s not overpowering, which is most likely by design. However, acknowledging that fragrances behave differently on different people, this does have a tendency to last slightly less time than some of the other amazing smelling colognes for men. Nonetheless, it’s still a popular scent. Shop for it Now Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren for Men Polo Blue is a very light yet pleasant fragrance thanks to the presence of […]

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