Update your scent wardrobe for fall with our picks for the best men’s fragrances of the season. PS: We’ve got one for almost every preference!
Finding your signature scent is no easy task—especially if you’re looking to stand out. When it comes to men’s fragrances, they all tend to sing the same tune: manly. Usually, this means some vague and inoffensive variation of clean, fresh or musky, and it’s always very one-note and, well, boring.
When this is the selection you’re up for, it’s easy to lose hope for the perfect match. However, we urge you not to stop your search just yet, because we’ve narrowed down this year’s launches to the best of the best. Whether you’re looking for the perfect blend of woods and aromatics, keen on something bright and spicy, or you’re just looking for scent options that aren’t a total snoozefest, we’ve got you covered. Ahead, find our five picks for the best new men’s fragrances:
Best Woody Aromatic Scent: Chanel Allure Homme Sport Superleggera Eau de Parfum, RM735
Inspired by the Italian concept of Superleggera, which emphasises lightness and power, this limited-edition release reinterprets Chanel’s iconic Allure Homme Sport fragrance. The reimagined scent turns up the intensity on the original Allure Homme Sport to create a woody-ambery scent that expertly treads the line between sporty and luxurious.
Best Aromatic Citrus Scent: Calvin Klein One Essence Parfum Intense, RM365
The all-new CK One Essence is a more potent and intense interpretation of the original Calvin Klein scent. With top notes of sparkling Italian bergamot and blood orange and a base of organic green tea, natural sandalwood and upcycled musk, it’s a clean and sensual fragrance that is perfect for daily use.
Best Fresh Woody Scent: Jo Malone London Hinoki and Cedarwood Cologne Intense, RM950
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This fragrance is made from a blend of just two notes, but it develops in a curiously complex way once spritzed onto bare skin. The comforting sillage of cedar and Hinoki blend together beautifully, settling into a resinous dry down that transports you right to the depths of the Japanese wilderness.
Best Fruity Woody Scent: Tom Ford Black Laquer, RM1,300
The latest launch from the house of Tom Ford has no parallel. There are two exclusive innovations infused in this formulation—leathery and woody Makassar ebony and smoky black lacquer. This dynamic duo is blended with top notes of rum and black pepper, middle notes of elemi, peony and apricot, and a base note of olibanum to create an incandescent fragrance that is dark, layered and unmistakably masculine.
Best Oriental Woody Scent: Carolina Herrera 212 Vip Men Eau De Toilette, RM420
This bold, subversive scent is here to make you feel like the most important man in the room—everywhere you go. With a unique sillage comprised of top notes of caviar lime and mint, heart notes of ginger and chilled vodka, and base notes of kingwood and tonka bean, this fragrance is best worn all year round for maximum head-turning potential.
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