22 Best Colognes for Men 2025: Editor-Approved Scents He’ll Love

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Tracking down the best colognes for men is a rite of passage—one that’s a little more complicated than our collective teenage days of picking up a fresh can of Axe at the grocery store. At this stage, you’re likely aiming for signature scents that are a touch more unique and refined (though you’ll find a few great colognes for teens here as well).

As a perk of the job, our editors have tested dozens of men’s colognes at every price point and across all the fragrance families, for both ourselves and our partners. And to send you in the right direction, everyone’s shared their honest reviews. These are the picks that stuck around the longest, garnered the most compliments, and left us feeling confident. Everything on this list happens to make great gifts for guys, just in time for Father’s Day. To keep your wallet from straining, we made sure to include some of our favorite affordable colognes, like Fine’ry’s crisp Not Another Blue and Hawthorne’s ocean-inspired Mineral Wave, which are each under $100. Shop our absolute favorites, including one a Glamour editor says would make her “follow a man” down the street.

The best men’s colognes, at a glanceBest Overall: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò, $160Best Cologne Gift: Chanel Bleu de Chanel, $157Best Under $20: Nautica Voyage, $19Best Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Y, $155Most Long-Lasting: Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette, $130Best Overall: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de ToiletteOriginal photo from Jake Smith testing Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette

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Armani Beauty Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette

Great for guys who like straightforward, masculine scents

What we love: A classic through and through, Acqua di Giò is a fresh, coastal fragrance that’s masculine without being too heavy; close your eyes and the blend of bergamot and neroli will transport you to some quiet Italian seaside town. Although it practically screams summer, it’s just grounded enough to work in all seasons—and it smells expensive. “I will follow a man wearing this down the street,” says Natasha Pearlman, Glamour’s executive editor. “One of the best scents on any guy, hands down, this was the scent that made me fall for my (now) husband 18 years ago, and it’s just as popular now,” says Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz.

Family: Fresh
Notes: Bergamot, neroli, green tangerine, jasmine, rosemary, patchouli
Sizes: 0.67 oz., 1.7 oz., 3.4 oz., 6.7 oz.

Most Popular: Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumOriginal photo from Jake Henry Smith testing Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum cologne bottle

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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Great for guys who need a dependable everyday scent

What we love: Chanel’s bestseller is a mainstay for countless good-smelling guys. Citrus, cedar, and sandalwood lend a fresh, woody vibe, while spicier notes of tonka bean and vanilla add some sex appeal. I’m not shocked this is such a popular fragrance—it’s got a sweeter edge than many other musk-forward designer scents, making it one that women love to smell, too. Plus, there’s no flex quite like having a Chanel bottle on your dresser or in your bathroom cabinet. (The magnetic cap makes it feel even more luxe.)

Family: Fresh
Notes: Citrus, cedar, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood
Sizes: 1.7 oz., 3.4 oz., 5 oz.

Best Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de ParfumOriginal photo from Jake Henry Smith testing Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Jake

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

Great for guys who want a reliable, reasonably priced scent

What we love: This signature fragrance from YSL is masculine through and through but with a thoughtful edge that keeps it from becoming one-note. (Fittingly, its ambassador is Lenny Kravitz.) This is the boldest and most sultry scent in my collection, and probably the most long-lasting. The citrus and apple notes draw you in, then the vetiver and tonka bean keep you around for more. Use it to seduce someone.

Family: Fresh
Notes: Citrus, sage, geranium, vetiver, apple, tonka bean
Sizes: 2 oz., 3.3 oz., 6.7 oz.

Best Under $20: Nautica Voyage Eau de ToiletteOriginal photo from Jake Smith testing Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette

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Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette

Great for guys who have big dreams and small budgets

What we love: Cheap cologne gets a bad rap—sorry, Drakkar Noir—but Nautica’s coastal option proves that drugstore options can hold their own. It’s earned a cult following for its subtle, fresh, long-lasting scent that smells way more expensive than $20. Instead of smelling artificial or cloying, the blend of green apple, cedar, and florals evokes crisp, cool water. It’s clean and uncomplicated—a perfect option for any guy who doesn’t want to think twice about what he’s spraying on as he walks out the door. (Plus, it’s a fraction of the price of Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue.) Why not give it a shot?

Family: Fresh
Notes: Green apple, mimosa, cedarwood, water lotus, musk
Sizes: 3.3 oz., 6.7 oz.

Best Aquatic: Henry Rose Menace Eau de ParfumOriginal photo from Ariel Wodarcyk testing Henry Rose Menace Eau de Parfum

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Henry Rose Menace Eau de Parfum

Great for guys who want to smell masculine but not overpowering

What we love: For just over $100, this crisp, classically masculine scent evokes the smell of crashing waves and salty driftwood on a California coastline. It’s a favorite of Glamour contributor Ariel Wodarcyk. “My partner is on their second full bottle of this,” she says. “The first time they ever sprayed it, we both knew it had to be their signature. It’s fresh, aquatic, and lingers all day without being overwhelming. Plus, unlike some aquatic colognes that are best kept for the spring and summer, this one has a woody and neutral enough base that it can be worn year-round.”

Family: Fresh
Notes: Lime heart, tangerine tangerine, lentisque absolute, maroc, marine notes, cypress, cedarwood heart, patchouli, musk
Sizes: 0.27 oz., 1.7 oz.

Most Long-Lasting: Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de ToiletteOriginal photo from Jake Henry Smith testing Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

Great for guys who work in an office

What we love: Despite the grenade-shaped packaging, Spicebomb is a sophisticated (even delicate) scent. It opens with a punch of black pepper and purple florals, then fades into a nicely balanced blend of citrus and leather that wouldn’t be out of place in a bar or boardroom. It’s energizing and inviting—a great candidate for an everyday, all-occasion scent. What’s most special might just be the confidence; it doesn’t require strong marine notes or a huge hit of sandalwood to read as masculine or leave a lasting impression. No, it’s doing its own thing—good on you, Viktor&Rolf.

Family: Woody
Notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, pink pepper, cinnamon, chili pepper, saffron, leather, vetiver, tobacco
Sizes: 3 oz., 5 oz.

Best Citrus: Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum16/22

Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum

Great for guys who need a signature scent and have a metal credit card

What we love: Creed’s flagship fragrance is a classic for a reason: It’s damn good. It opens with top notes of lemon, pink pepper, and pineapple, which give an expensive-smelling zing. As it fades into a green, musky blend of jasmine, patchouli, and cedarwood, the scent settles into a confident, open masculinity. While many of Creed’s fragrances have been duped into oblivion, Aventus still smells a little different from everything else on the market—and the fact that it’s not overpowering is a plus.

Family: Fresh
Notes: Lemon, pink pepper, apple, bergamot, black currant, pineapple, jasmine, patchouli, birch, ambroxan, cedarwood, oakmoss, musk
Sizes: 0.3 oz., 1 oz., 1.7 oz., 3.3 oz., 8.1 oz., 16.5 oz.

Best Spicy: Amouage Lustre Eau de Parfum17/22

Amouage Lustre Eau de Parfum

Great for guys who want to smell like no one else

What we love: “Amouage, a relative newcomer in the American fragrance market, consistently makes some of the most interesting, evocative scents I’ve had the pleasure of wearing,” says Smith. “Lustre combines heavy hits of spice—cardamom, orris root, sandalwood—with a powdery, woody base anchored by vanilla and tonka bean. But it’s more than the sum of its parts; this is a masculine pick that brings to mind sweeping, sun-baked sand infused with smoke and spices.” Like all of the house’s scents, Lustre is not exactly cheap, but the top-notch ingredients and all-day throw help justify the price, as do the endless compliments you’ll receive. If you’re not new to the world of luxury fragrance, this is a bottle well worth adding to your lineup.

Family: Amber
Notes: Cardamon, orris, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean, myrrh
Sizes: 3.4 oz.