10 Best Armani Colognes for Men

At first, a citrus fusion hits you with mandarin, lemon, bergamot, and citrus leaf. Then sweet, spicy jasmine, cinnamon, and clove deepen the aroma. The base notes are masculine and earthy with sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, and patchouli.

Eau Pour Homme best suits men who love clean, fresh fragrances with a touch of sweetness. It’s a great spring and summer scent thanks to the tart citrus, but the masculine base notes make it an all-year fragrance.

At around $32 per oz, Eau pour Homme isn’t cheap. However, the versatile scent means it won’t go dusty on the shelf waiting for next season.

The top notes are definitively fresh and citrusy, with bergamot and tangerine. Heart notes bring the aromatic aroma of rosemary, while the base leaves a sweet, warm patchouli essence.

Acqua di Gio is the perfect scent for Spring/Summer days and evenings, with a hint of salty sea spray. The sillage is moderate, so it won’t overpower the workplace or hang in the air after you leave.

It depends on the size you choose. The smallest bottle sets you back $50 for one oz, while the 10oz bottle comes in at only $15 per oz.

The marine notes are strong at the top, with a salt-and-water essence further freshened by citrus hints. Herbal notes and masculine florals such as lavender and rosemary add woody depths. Labdanum and patchouli add overwhelming warmth, spice, and woody aromatics to create a sexy, earthy scent when warmed on the skin.

Acqua di Gio Absolu is a scent for men who want to make an impact with woody, smoky, spicy scents, especially during cooler months. If you’re looking for a fresh, springy scent, opt for the original Acqua di Gio or Eau Pour Homme.

The price ranges from $25 to $40 per ounce, depending on the bottle size. This is mid-to-high range when it comes to Armani. However, considering the strong sillage and longevity, a little goes a long way.

The top notes offer fresh citrus with mandarin for bright sharpness. The heart notes are clean and woody, with cedar and vetiver, while an amber base brings a hint of warmth.

Mania is a great everyday cologne as it is mass-appealing and not a “niche” scent. It will simply make you smell great without making a statement. The initial citrus notes are excellent for mornings, while the woody base notes transition into afternoon/evening perfectly.

Pricing will depend on where you find it, and how many bottles are left as it has been discontinued.

The top notes start off strong with the warm aroma of coffee and a hint of sharp lemon. The heart notes add further spicy warmth with cardamom, while the base notes serve intensity with amber, patchouli, and opoponax.

Attitude is a sexy, attractive, and alluring fragrance for guys who are in touch with their masculinity and sensuality. It’s a perfect evening or date-night scent during cooler months.

It depends on where you can find one of the last bottles, as it was discontinued.

Another version of the original Acqua di Gio, Essenza is a woodier, sexier version with a more intense profile. The top notes keep the quintessential Acqua di Gio freshness with bergamot and grapefruit, with less of a salt-spray factor. The heart notes bring sensual aromatics and sweet florals with basil, sage, and jasmine. The base notes are where the sexy masculinity really shines, with pepper, amber, cedar, patchouli, and vetiver.

Essenza is ideal for warm seasons due to the citrusy hit and warm, balmy amber. It’s fresh and clean enough for day-wear, and robust enough for evening or occasional wear.

It depends on where you can source Essenza, as it is no longer stocked on the official Armani site.

At first, the fragrance is crisp and energized with bergamot and lemon, perfect for morning wear. The fragrance deepens with woody, spicy notes of star anise and olive blossom. The base notes bring a masculine appeal with leather and tobacco.

The fragrance sequence seamlessly moves from morning to evening, and would best suit spring/summer. However, the leather and tobacco notes push it into fall/winter, too.

At around $22 per ounce for the largest bottle, Armani Code is reasonable. However, the weak projection takes the value down a few notches.

The spicy warmth of cardamom and pink pepper hum in the top notes, with aromatic sage at the heart. Then, vanilla, chestnut, and amber sweeten the woody base.

Stronger With You is a perfect evening or special occasion scent, and works especially well during winter or fall. If fresh, citrusy, breezy scents are your preference, give this one a pass and check out the Acqua range.

At around $23 per ounce for a larger bottle, Stronger With You is pretty affordable. Considering the strong projection and longevity, you’ll get your money’s worth.

The fruity top notes include pineapple, apple, bergamot, lemon, and yuzu, bringing citrusy-sweet freshness. The heart notes add powdery florals with rose, jasmine, and cyclamen. At the base, amber, musk, sandalwood, and tonka bean bring warmth and a sexy, masculine woodiness. Emporio Armani has a soft-to-moderate sillage for most people and a reasonably short wear-time.

Emporio Armani is an all-year, all-day fragrance thanks to the balance of fruity, woody, citrus, and floral.

At around $79 for a 3.4oz bottle, this is a reasonably affordable fragrance. However, the weak projection means you’ll need to re-spritz to get your money’s worth.