The best men’s aftershaves and colognes
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Finding the perfect fragrance for the first man in your life needn't be a hassle.
With not long to go until Father's Day (Sunday, June 18), we've compiled an edit of the top aftershaves and colognes to match every style and personality. They won't look bad on the bathroom shelf either.
1. Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled Intense
Warm and masculine, Boss Bottled Intense is a full-bodied fragrance for classically stylish men who like to leave a lasting impression. Exotic cinnamon and clove mingle with orange blossom and smooth vanilla. Charged with spice and wood, it’s less sweet than Boss The Scent making it more suitable for the winter season.
£42.88, Boots, Buy it now
2. Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne Spray
Ideal for well-groomed gentlemen, this sophisticated scent will linger for hours on end. Its notes of grapefruit and blood mandarin are harmonised with cinnamon, fresh spice and Indian Patchouli. It’s seductive yet doesn’t overpower, which makes it perfect for the warm summer months.
From £66, John Lewis, Buy it now
3. Dior Homme Intense Eau de Parfum
Christian Dior’s Intense, the third fragrance in the Homme series, provides the perfect finishing touch to smart outfits. Bold and aromatic, the scent is made up of floral and musky accents such as hibiscus seed, Virginia cedar and vetiver. A little goes a long way.
From £48.45, John Lewis, Buy it now
4. Tom Ford for Men Eau De Toilette
The first men’s fragrance from Tom Ford is a bright, musky affair that will work wonders for any man. It opens with hints of grapefruit flower, which lead to a leathery mix of tobacco leaves, ginger and amber. It’s also the first scent to include the rare Indian root, Cypriol.
From £45.90, John Lewis, Buy it now
5. Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling Eau De Toilette
Described as a tribute to the ‘Bright Young Things’ of the roaring twenties, the bracing Juniper Sling combines notes of gin, brandy, spice and soft leather. In addition to its luxurious smell, it comes in a charming bottle that he’ll want to keep on show.
£98, Penhaligons, Buy it now
6. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
A winner of multiple fragrance-industry awards, this woody-spicy fragrance is a follow-up to the original Light Blue for women. It takes inspiration from the heat of the Mediterranean with notes of refreshing juniper, mandarin, pepper and rosewood. Easy to wear in any situation.
£49, Boots, Buy it now
7. Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau De Toilette
Paco Robanne’s fragrance portfolio boasts a number of bestsellers for men, and Invictus is a leader of the pack. Housed in a trophy-shaped bottle, it combines notes of grapefruit with oakmoss and patchouli and has great staying power. As it’s not as vibrant at the popular 1 Million, this sporty scent is more suited to daytime wear.
From £39.49, John Lewis, Buy it now
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