The Best Cologne for Men for an Alluring 2024

YSL’s Y Eau Fraiche comes in an elegant bottle and high-quality packaging, and is the signature fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent’s Y line.

What distinguishes Y Eau Fraiche is its added freshness from the main lemon note. The cedar and olibanum oils in the base of the fragrance balance this zesty scent for a well-rounded final product that is appropriate in any season. This layered mix of essential oils makes this possibly the best–smelling cologne for men on the market. 

On the downside, Y Eau Fraiche has a sharp initial smell some people find unpleasant. This happens because the product features lemon, ginger, and pepper as its top notes, all of which are pretty potent, and their mix can be overwhelming.

Although Prada is a luxury brand, their Luna Rossa Sport is a top affordable cologne.

Reminiscent of their signature L’Homme fragrance, Luna Rossa sport offers a powerful layered scent that unfolds on your skin as time passes. Launched in 2015, it’s a perfume suitable for all seasons and doesn’t cause issues for people with sensitive skin.

Although it’s on the floral side of the fragrance spectrum, don’t expect an overly sweet scent. The notes of vanilla and lavender in the base and middle layer are interrupted by ginger as a top note. The result is a sophisticated fragrance of great sillage that will surely turn a few heads.

Overall, if you’re on the lookout for a quality cologne while on a budget, Prada’s Luna Rossa Sport could be the best choice for you. The only downside is that a number of users reported problems with the sprayer after only a couple of months.

Launched in 2018, Terre d’Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver brings together a range of spicy notes that take a long time to dissipate. Although its sillage is moderate, the scent will stay on the skin for at least seven hours before fading.

With citruses (grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon) as its top notes and Sichuan pepper as the middle layer, this perfume is the perfect choice for those daring folks who like to experiment with their scent. However, this uncommon mix of notes might be a bit too much for some people.

Although a bit pricey, you’ll get a high-quality bottle of cologne for your money. Terre d’Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver contains several essential oils, and vetiver is very prominent among them, which is pretty rare.

Created in 2020 by the famous Francis Kurkdijan, L’Homme a la Rose is considered one of the top fragrances for men who like floral fragrances. Kurkdjian is the brain behind Jean Paul Gaultier’s legendary Le Male, guaranteeing both quality and exclusivity.

L’Homme A la Rose offers a unique mix of oils extracted from various roses, most dominantly centifolia roses and damask rose. These are used as the base and top fragrances, respectively, but the middle layer features sage and amber to reduce the sweetness. The final result is a fresh floral mix that is in no way heavy.

That being said, L’Homme a la Rose is undoubtedly one of the best fragrances for men who aren’t afraid to experiment with floral colognes. The only downside is that its price tag is hefty, but we say it’s definitely worth it.

Truefitt & Hill’s Sandalwood Cologne is everything you’d imagine a traditional men’s cologne smells like. Prominent notes of sandalwood and cedarwood give it a strong woody fragrance, which used to be a staple of products targeting men — it’s a subtle note suitable for all ages and events.

These calm woody notes are twisted by lemon as a top note, as well as a tinge of pineapple and thyme. This breaks the softness of the woody fragrance, but keeps the smell subtle and classy, promising a moderate sillage for a couple of hours.

Truefitt & Hill’s Sandalwood Cologne is the cologne for men of all ages who are after a reasonably-priced, classic scent. However, this is a cologne that should be tested before purchasing, as users often report a change in smell on some skin types. This in no way means the cologne is bad: Perfume formulas interact differently with our skin’s natural chemicals, and the final smell isn’t always the same.

Launched in 2021, Diptyque’s Orpheon, despite being aromatic, has a moderate sillage, which makes it perfect for people who don’t like leaving a scent trail wherever they go.

The base notes are tonka beans, cedar, and different powdery notes that create a deep, consistent fragrance. Mixed with jasmine, and juniper as the top note, Orpheon offers the kind of deep, heavier aroma that’s an excellent choice for colder seasons, when it won’t be altered by sweating and humidity.

These characteristics make Diptyque’s Orpheon the best men’s cologne for winter. Although the juniper seems to fade quickly, the woody fragrance that is not overwhelming will be your best friend during cold days. It will certainly make a great addition to your Christmas shopping list.

Tom Ford is yet another one among luxury perfume brands for men on our list. However, making the investment and purchasing Oud Wood is well worth it, since the Oud wood essential oil is rather hard to obtain and use without compromising its specific scent.

Oud Wood is a signature perfume launched by Tom Ford in 2007. Its sillage is moderate, but the fragrance itself is long-lasting and on the heavier side – the perfect choice for evening events or formal occasions.

It also features notes of sandalwood, Brazilian rosewood, and cardamom. Mixed together, these form a rich smell that unmistakably reminds people of traditional male colognes older people wear. The undertones of Sichuan pepper give it a specific kick that breaks the monotony.

Ralph Lauren has long been one of the top perfume brands, and in 2021, the brand launched the Polo Cologne Intense. It lasts for up to 12 hours and is true to its name: Its potent fragrance might not suit everybody.

The top notes are basil, mint, and citrus, while the undertones are sage and thyme. A patchouli and vetiver base has some effect in blunting the sharpness of key tones, but they are still not for people who have a hard time adapting to intense scents.

However, while the quality of Polo Cologne Intense is certain, the combination of notes doesn’t seem to appeal to younger audiences. The mix of sharp herbal notes has long been a signature note of perfumes that are old-fashioned to young people, making this cologne more common among adults and older men.

On the market since 1983, Truefitt & Hill’s Grafton cologne is still a worthy contender for the best long–lasting perfume for men. Its woody scent remains unchanged for up to ten hours, regardless of external influences, such as weather or the user’s skin type.

When it comes to its composition, this cologne is a classic. The base is deep wooden notes mixed with amber and leather, combined with undertones of spice and florals for warmth, rounded with a grassy key note that brings a specific freshness to this cologne. Another plus is that its sillage is moderate, so you’ll never run the risk of being too much for people around you.

All in all, it’s a good perfume for peoplewho don’t like experimenting too much. A conventional, freshly-shaved smell is a great choice for any event, especially if it lasts as long as Grafton.

Another one of Truefitt & Hill’s classic scents is the Clubman cologne, one of the best fragrances for men we’ve tried so far. Launched in 1980, its fresh scent remains a favorite among all generations.

Clubman features various notes: Mint, citruses, florals, musk, and wood are all found in this unique blend. However, they are so well-balanced that the final fragrance remains fresh and clean, especially in summer when mint and citruses give your skin a pleasant cooling sensation.

Due to its lasting smell, affordable price, and pleasant sillage, Clubman Cologne remained a popular cologne for over 40 years. It’s an absolute classic and must-have for all those still on the way to finding their signature fragrance.