30 Sexiest Best Men’s Colognes & Fragrances (According to Women)

Eros by Versace men’s fragrance gives you a vibrant freshness with its top notes of mint leaves, green apple, and lemon zest. Rounded out by mid to low notes of tonka beans, amber, geranium, vanilla, cedarwood, vetiver, and oakmoss.

A perfect scent for any occasion, but definitely one of the manliest on our list.

This price is for the 1.7 fluid ounce bottle, which, while not cheap, is a steal for a cologne with such great staying power. That being said, at this price, we would recommend buying more than one, because, trust us, you will not want to run out.

A citrusy, fresh, clean scent with an aquatic attitude. The top notes are bergamot and lemon, with peppery herbs, musk, and woods in the heart and base. You’ll love this if you like citrusy, zesty scents that dry down to clean woods with aromatic herbal notes. Like D & G Light Blue, it’s not a smoky nightclub “bad boy” scent, it’s a beachy, positive scent.

The quintessential Summer fragrance for day and night.

You can find a huge bottle for under $120. For the quality, this is fair!

Expect signature Dior scents of Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, and Ambroxan, but enriched with spices and warm, oriental tones of Star Anise, Nutmeg, and Papua Vanilla.

Inspired by nighttime coolness and the magical hour of twilight, this is definitely more of an evening scent.

A little pricey but some say it’s worth it.

Hazelnut enriches the woody elements, along with fresh ozone, honey, and Greengage plum for a touch of sweetness.

Really can be worn for any occasion, but particularly appropriate for a night out. In fact, many reviewers say that this is the perfect cologne to wear out clubbing.

Typically this cologne runs somewhere around $80 for 100-mL bottle. However, you can often find it on Amazon for closer to $70. If you can snag it at that price, we highly recommend it. You will not regret giving this cologne a try.

The top notes are very heavily citric, with lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin bursting with tartness and a touch of sweetness. The dry-down brings pepper, rosemary, and rosewood, while the base is musk, incense, and oakmoss. A fresh scent for guys who love to smell amazing but don’t want that boozy, smoky, overly masculine scent. 

Absolutely a Summer/Spring scent for daily wear. Light enough for the office, but perhaps not rich enough for evenings out.

You can find this for as low as $11 if you catch it on sale. 

Bleu by Chanel is a provocative blend of citrus and woods. It unites the invigorating zest of grapefruit and the power of an aromatic accord with the woody whisper of dry cedar. New Caledonian sandalwood lends it a warm and sensual trail. A meeting of strength and elegance.

Definitely more of a nighttime scent, but could also pass for daytime too (though maybe not great for business casual or office wear). Also perfect for special occasions.

The Amazon price is for the 1.7-ounce bottle (pretty expensive), but you can also find this in a 3.4 or 5-ounce size that would definitely help save you some money.

Invictus opens with fresh grapefruit, orange, and sea notes. The opening is clean, fresh, and citrusy with a playful sweetness. The base brings fresh, green, and floral jasmine and bay leaf, while the base hums with ambergris, earthy oakmoss, patchouli, and woods. It is masculine yet youthful, sweet yet not sickly, and overall inviting. 

Great for young, confident guys during Spring/Summer on the beach or even out at night. It is fresh and clean enough for wearing to work, with a light hand. It would work best during warmer months. 

You can find it for around $23 per ounce, which is pretty fair.

This cologne opens with aromatic and woody notes of lavender and mandarin softened by the fruity notes of honeydew melon, features mid-notes of pink pepper and geranium mixed with pineapple leaf, and finishes with a hint of patchouli, suede, and amber.

Man by Jimmy Choo is very versatile; suitable for either daytime wear or a night out and can be worn any time of year.

$90 for a 3.3-ounce bottle is pretty reasonable for such a high quality perfume for men.

Red is a sweet, spicy, and warm fragrance with the sharpness of citrus. The top notes are juicy lemon, cranberry, and grapefruit, with warm saffron and herbs at the heart. The base is warm and toasty with coffee, amber, and woods. The perfect scent for men who love sweet, sensual fragrances and like to avoid the very sharp “aftershave” colognes.

A Winter/Fall scent ideal for all-day wear.

Polo Red is mid-high-range at around $30-$40 per ounce.

Top notes of bergamot, sea notes, grapefruit, lemon, pear, and apple; tied together with geranium, lavender, and rosemary; and with a finish of patchouli, labdanum, Tonka bean, and amber wood.

Perfect for any occasion, day or night, and can be worn any time of year.

At just over $100 this is not the cheapest cologne on our list, but given the 4.2-ounce bottle, this cologne will turn out to be a great value.

Expect top notes of white aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, pineapple, and ginger. Sage, geranium, and violet at the heart. And base notes of ambergris, incense, fir balsam, and cedar musk.

Best for evening wear or special occasions.

$75 for a 3.3-ounce bottle is actually very reasonable compared to a number of the other Faves on our list. Plus, a little goes a long way.

Intended for charming, charismatic, and magnetic men, Seductive Homme Blue by Guess consists of aromatic, woody, and Fougere scents. It’s a fairly new release from the brand, but it’s already driving the women crazy. This price applies to the 3.4 fluid ounce bottle. Smells like cardamom milk, mandarin pulp, pink pepper, vanilla orchid, violet leaves, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, amber, and musk.

This is perfect for summer, fall, and spring.

Excellent scent at an excellent price!!

Armaf Club de Nuit has a strong citrus opening, with fruitier notes of apple, blackcurrant, bergamot, and pineapple. The sharp citrus dries down to a heart of birch, jasmine, and rose. The base notes are rich, woody, and sweet with vanilla, ambergris, patchouli, and musk. 

An all-year scent that can be worn all day and night. If you have an older batch, the strength may overpower an office for daily wear. 

You can find Armaf Club de Nuit for as low as $10 per ounce, which is incredibly affordable. 

A 1995 classic, Le Male features lavender, mint, and vanilla as the defining notes. It is fresh, but not super sharp, as bergamot, vanilla, tonka bean, and amber round off the fresh spiciness. It lasts a long time and is known for being sexy.

The warmth makes it a great Winter/Fall scent for day and night. A gentle spritz would be fine for the office, but note that it is strong.

Not eye-watering, yet not a bargain. Le Male is a mid-to-high range.

A surprisingly fresh scent for the black packaging (and name), with mint and orange bringing invigorating green top notes. Spicy ginger, clean woods, and florals create a masculine heart and base. This is for guys who like a masculine scent that remains clean, fresh, and slightly sexy without packing smoky, leathery, or boozy punches. It could be a great first-job scent for guys in their 20s. 

An extremely versatile scent that works all day, all year, all occasion.

A very budget-friendly fragrance at as low as $9 per ounce (approximately).

This interesting mix of lavender and honeydew up top, davana oil and spicy black pepper in the middle, and tonka beans as the base has customers raving about how masculine and sexy this aroma is.

This is a pretty versatile scent, so you should be able to wear this wherever and whenever you want. While there is a summer-y melon note upfront, the black pepper and tonka beans that round it out also make this a great scent for cooler temperatures.

With this being a newer fragrance, you’ll have to expect a price like this. However, if you like Invictus or Chanel Bleu and you can find them for cheaper, you may want to go that route as customers claim they all have the same exact scent profile.

MontBlanc opens with a delicious, fruity-citrus combo of pineapple, bergamot, fresh lavender, and lemon verbena. The heart features rose, apple, geranium, and dried fruits, with oakmoss for a fresh and earthy balance. The base is vanilla-y, woody, and slightly spicy with tonka bean and sandalwood. 

An all-year, all-day scent. 

At around $25 per ounce, Legend is reasonably priced. 

Cool Water is definitively crisp and clean, verging on aftershave territory. Mint, lavender, and green notes burst sharply at the top. The heart notes warm slightly with sandalwood and jasmine, with musk, cedar, and amber bringing warm woods to the base. A fragrance for guys who want to smell clean, masculine, and fresh. Not for men who like earthy, smoky, or mysterious fragrances. A great starter scent for younger guys.

Definitely a Spring/Summer scent ideal for daily wear at the office or school. Maybe to clean for the night if you like a little musk or sweetness when the sun goes down.

Incredibly affordable, a steal.

The top notes are floral, sweet, and slightly feminine with violet and mandarin. The heart notes bring spicy, warm woods with cedar, pepper, and nutmeg. The base is warm and masculine with tonka bean, musk, and vetiver. A scent that could easily be worn by men and women, or men who don’t like those overtly masculine, tobacco-heavy scents. A slightly powdery scent that women find sexy.

An everyday scent that could work all year round.

Burberry Touch for men is super affordable for the quality.

Hugo is a fresh, clean, slightly sharp scent that is very masculine and classic. The top opens with crisp green apple, lavender, citrus, and green herbs. The heart brings aromatic florals and herbs (geranium and sage), and the base brings woody cedar and patchouli. A scent for mature guys (not a nightclub party-boy scent!).

A Spring/Summer scent perfect for day wear. 

At under $70 for a decent-sized bottle, Hugo is a steal.

A 1995 classic cologne that is fresh, green, and spicy. The top notes are citrusy and slightly juicy with green apple, bergamot, and grapefruit. The heart and base notes feature cactus, cotton, and a hint of juicy cranberry. An overall fresh, citrusy scent perfect for preppy, young guys or youthful older guys. It’s alluring but not mysterious or overtly masculine.

A fresh Summer/Spring scent for day wear.

A budget-friendly cologne that gives you lots of bang for your buck.

If you’re looking to stand out, you’ve got to try this cologne. The scent is a mix of pineapple, black currant, and ambergris (the digestive gunk from inside sperm whales that smells amazing).

Wear it whenever you want to get noticed: at the office, on a date, or in a crowd.

While this is one of the most expensive cologne on our list, it’s not as pricey as it may seem since you don’t need to use much of this for it to smell good or to last.

The balance of sweet and spicy in this fragrance is what customers love most about it. You start off with a good citrusy/minty blend, work your way into a deliciously sweet apple middle, and finish off with a rich woody base.

Because this scent gives off a natural and non-overpowering aroma, you can wear this pretty much anywhere, at anytime. It also lasts all day long, so you won’t have to worry about reapplying it after a long day at the office or while out on the town with your lady friend.

Pricing is about on par with comparable scents.

Airy, light, and fresh are the words most commonly associated with this fragrance—all qualities which combine to give off that aquatic feel.

This is definitely something you wear over the summer, while on vacation, or on a boat.

Talk about a steal.

The freshness of the lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom are what give this cologne its fresh and crisp aroma – and it’s what users love the most about it. It’s rounded out with hints of orris and patchouli for a musky, wood finish.

The consensus on this scent is that it’s best for the spring and summer months, and is definitely best paired with casual wear. It should also be noted that many customers have labeled this cologne as “unisex” as this light and non-offensive cologne is loved and worn by both men and women.

Pricing for this is on par with other Gucci scents.

Curve for Men is a simple (yet wonderful) scent in that it doesn’t contain complex layers or overly sophisticated notes. The top is fruity-yet-fresh with pineapple, citrus, and green notes, with floral lavender and neroli. The heart and base bring fresh woods, pepper, and a hint of warm amber. Clean but not overly sharp, sweet but not sickly. A great scent for younger guys (who wouldn’t mind some female attention).

A daily scent that works all year, especially Spring/Summer.

A very wallet-friendly cologne, even for low budgets.

Rare, exotic, and distinctive, this artisanal scent pairs the iconic Tom Ford oud with a classic woodsy scent. Exotic rosewood and cardamom give way to a smoky blend of rare oud wood, sandalwood, and vetiver, while the fragrance is rounded out by tonka bean and amber for added warmth and sensuality.

This cologne is super versatile and will translate well from morning to evening pretty much all year long.

At $150 for a 1-ounce bottle, it’s certainly not your average affordable cologne. However, it’s also available in a .3-ounce travel size for $60 (which will honestly last you longer than you’d expect) if you want to give it a try before dishing out the big bucks on full sizes. We will tell you though, even the most frugal of reviewers admit they cannot resist this cologne—even at the high price point—so we are confident you will find this cologne to be worth every penny.

Classic Black opens strong and citrusy with mandarin, green apple, and bitter orange. However, it’s not overly fruity or sweet, more on the fresh-green side. This dries down quickly to reveal spicy, fresh nutmeg and cardamom, with warm-woody sandalwood, musk, and cedar at the base. You’ll love this if you like fresh masculinity with a hint of fruit and spice.

You can wear this all year, especially in spring or summer thanks to the bright top notes.

One of the cheapest men’s colognes on the market.

This isn’t the kind of cologne you’d wear to simply smell amazing, as the scent itself is a generic, soapy fragrance. It’s all about the pheromones and their ability to attract others to you.

Wear it any place, any time. You won’t be giving off a complex waft of notes, but you may just give off undetectable pheromones.

At $31 per ounce, this is expensive for a simple, potentially faddish cologne.