‘Pour Homme’, two words that become a man’s identity. For a man, a fragrance is more than a best friend, a perfume is his wingman. Whether he wants to close a deal, woo his woman or party until the sun rises, he needs the best perfume. Choosing the best perfume for you is really important because your perfume decides how you choose to portray yourself, how you choose to tell your story. And once you have discovered that one fragrance that speaks to you, don’t be afraid to try new fragrances and spice things up a little once in a while. So, to help you choose your wingman, here is a list of the best perfumes that are available Pour Homme.
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10. Nautica Classic by Nautica
If long lasting perfumes are what you need, this is one fragrance that no one gets tired of. It has been around since 1992 and is apt for all occasions. It comes in a sophisticated bottle with a hint of moss, amber, lemon, rose and sage. The fragrance is subtle yet masculine. And it is a perfect gift for your loved ones.
9. Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani
This is a scent of freedom and a man who knows his way with the ladies. Armani created this perfume after his vacation in Pantelleria, the beauty of which inspired this fragrance. And with a blend of bitter citrus and rosemary intertwines, this is sure to be a hit with the ladies.
8. Cool Water by Davidoff
Launched in 1988, Cool Water is a sharp and very masculine scent comprising of mint and green nuances, lavender, coriander and rosemary. The middle notes consist of geranium, neroli, jasmine and sandalwood along with cedar wood, musk, amber and tobacco at the base. This is an aquatic fragrance that will make eyes follow you at any party.
7. La Nuit de L’Homme – Yves Saint Laurent
Buy this for the flacon. This is the most masculine fragrance offered by YSL. The flacon displays an aura of mystery and contains bergamot, lavender, cedar, cumin and vetiver, which ensure a sensual finish. This is an opulent and strong fragrance that is perfect for any party.
6. Polo Red – Ralph Lauren
This fragrance celebrates the man who is ferocious and is determined to impress. The fragrance contains red grapefruit, cranberry and Italian lemon along with red sage, red saffron and lavender. This fragrance comes in a fiery red flacon that you’ll instantly love.
5. Eternity – CK
Having been launched more than two decades ago, this perfume from Calvin Klein is still a popular favorite. This fragrance is a combination of lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon, coriander, lily, orange blossom, juniper berries, basil, jasmine, sage, lily-of-the-valley and geranium. It also includes sandalwood, amber, musk, vetiver and Brazilian rosewood at the base. This is a classy fragrance that is sometimes understated.
4. Aqva – Bvlgari
This is a fragrance that overflows with energy and exuberance. Aqva contains petitgrain and citruses. The heart of this fragrance comprises of Posidonia Oceanica seaweed and features mineral amber and woody notes at the base, which make this fragrance extremely masculine. This perfume is sure to make you the life of the party.
3. Polo Blue Sport by Ralph Lauren
This fragrance smells super fresh and clean. This scent unites green apple, mint, mandarin, orange, cedar, sage, ginger, green notes and with a base of fern, oak moss, amber, musk, sandalwood and patchouli. This fragrance will last all day.
2. Chrome – Azzaro
20 years after its launch, Chrome is still the kind of perfume that your girlfriend will gift you. If she doesn’t, there’s no harm in you getting it, as this fragrance is sure to impress her. The dominant ingredients in this fragrance are rosemary, pineapple, neroli, bergamot, lemon, cyclamen, coriander, jasmine and oak moss and also includes sandalwood, tonka bean, musk, oak moss, cedar, Brazilian rosewood and cardamom at the base. This is a sharp fragrance that’ll also help you make a great first impression.
1. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
With the shape of an irresistible physique of a man, the mere flacon speaks volumes about this fragrance. This is the kind of perfume that all women would gift their lovers. With mint, lavender, vanilla, bergamot, cinnamon, orange blossom, cumin, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar wood, Le Male is enticing to any woman.
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10. Polo Blue Sport by Ralph Lauren
This fragrance smells super fresh and clean. This scent unites green apple, mint, mandarin, orange, cedar, sage, ginger, green notes and with a base of fern, oak moss, amber, musk, sandalwood and patchouli. This fragrance will last all day.
9. L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme
This is a perfect pair for its female counterpart. If you are looking for something to gift to a couple, you should get the masculine and feminine versions of this fragrance. With a fresh citric note along with anise, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, Indian sandalwood, Lapsang tea, cocoa beans, lavender, hibiscus seeds and musk, this fragrance will make them return the favor with something even better.
8. Eternity – CK
Having been launched more than two decades ago, this perfume from Calvin Klein is still a popular favorite. This fragrance is a combination of lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon, coriander, lily, orange blossom, juniper berries, basil, jasmine, sage, lily-of-the-valley and geranium. It also includes sandalwood, amber, musk, vetiver and Brazilian rosewood at the base. This is a classy fragrance that is sometimes understated.
7. Reaction by Kenneth Cole
This is a very regular fragrance for the man who likes things the way they are. With melon, green apple, watermelon, lemon and lime as its top notes and patchouli, lily-of-the-valley, sandalwood and musk at the base, this is a light scent that would have been better if it lasted longer.
6. Gucci Pour Homme
Following in the footsteps of its female counterpart, this is ideal for a gentleman who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it done. It comprises of Artemisia, basil, bergamot, lavender, lemon, petitgrain, ginger, papyrus wood, geranium, cedar, jasmine, cedar, pink pepper, patchouli, pimento and sandalwood. The fragrance has a warm base with amber, incense, musk, tonka bean, vanilla, vetiver and sage. Longevity of this fragrance is excellent.
5. Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
This fragrance is not exclusively pour homme but this is one of those fragrances that is soft but makes a statement. The fragrance is made up of tobacco leaf, tonka bean, tobacco blossom, vanilla and cacao with a base of dried fruits and woody notes. This fragrance is perfect for a man who likes to keep things simple.
4. L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Miyake has blended this fragrance with unusual and rare materials to create one that is both serene yet bold. This is a woody and aquatic fragrance that has bergamot, yuzu, lemon, tarragon, nutmeg and water lily along with tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk at the base. If you are the kind that wants something unusual in a fragrance, get this because this one is sure to surprise you.
3. Artisan by John Varvatos
In a vintage flacon, Artisan is the third masculine fragrance launched by Varvatos. The scent stuns us with a fusion of Sicilian clementine, tangelo fruit, Mexican tangerine, aromatic thyme, Spanish marjoram and Greek lavender. At the heart of the fragrance you will find three sorts of ginger: Nigerian, Chinese and ‘purple’ ginger developed in Givaudan laboratory which is perfectly blended with Kephalis wood, belleambre and musky Serenolide. Launched in March 2009, this is the perfect fragrance to welcome spring with.
2. Bleu de Chanel
This is one of the most perfectly blended perfumes out there pour homme. This fragrance is masculine, woody and fresh. The fragrance is a fusion of labdanum, nutmeg, ginger, sandalwood, patchouli, mint, jasmine, grapefruit, citruses, vetiver, incense, cedar and pink pepper. If you want something that is strong but not overpowering, you have found the one. This perfume lasts somewhere between 5-7 hours.
1. Old Spice Original by Shulton Company
Launched in 1938, this is as classy as perfumes can get. Almost all of us have seen our dads spray this one everyday before going to work. If you are thinking of gifting this to a classy man, chances are he already owns it. The fragrance is a blend of nutmeg, lemon, star anise, aldehydes, carnation, jasmine, cinnamon, geranium, heliotrope and pimento along with ambergris, benzoin, cedar, vanilla, tonka bean and musk. This is a must have in every man’s collection, especially in winter. This is also easy on the pocket.
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10.Polo Red by Ralph Lauren
This fragrance celebrates the man who is ferocious and is determined to impress. The fragrance contains red grapefruit, cranberry and Italian lemon along with red sage, red saffron and lavender. This fragrance comes in a fiery red flacon that you’ll instantly love.
9. Chrome – Azzaro
20 years after its launch, Chrome is still the kind of perfume that your girlfriend will gift you. If she doesn’t, there’s no harm in you getting it, as this fragrance is sure to impress her. The dominant ingredients in this fragrance are rosemary, pineapple, neroli, bergamot, lemon, cyclamen, coriander, jasmine and oak moss and also includes sandalwood, tonka bean, musk, oak moss, cedar, Brazilian rosewood and cardamom at the base. This is a sharp fragrance that’ll also help you make a great first impression.
8. Dirty English – Juicy Couture
This is the first fragrance for men by Juicy Couture. In a classic and cool flacon, this fragrance blends together peppered mandarin, blue cypress, Calabran bergamot, cumin, cardamom, marjoram, sandalwood, Atlas cedar and Vetiver root along with agar wood, ebony, black moss and amber musk which form the base. This fragrance is for the typical ‘bad boys’ who are charming and irresistible and live life in the moment.
7. He Wood by DSQUARED2
This is a woody aromatic fragrance that all women will like easily. This fragrance contains violet leaf, vetiver, cedar, amber, musk and fir. And also, if your woman makes you nervous, this fragrance will also help you relax. This fragrance lasts long.
6. Guess Seductive Homme
This is the first men’s fragrance launched in the seductive range by Guess. It contains cardamom milk, mandarin pulp, pink pepper, Vanilla orchid, violet leaves and vetiver along with patchouli, amber, sandalwood and musk. If your woman likes a fragrance that’s both spicy and fruity, you should go for this.
5. Guilty Black – Gucci
In a classy flacon, Guilty Black will make you fall head over heels in love with it. But you should know that once you wear this, your woman will “request” you to wear this everyday. This is a fragrance that’s utterly addictive and will work on your woman like a love potion. This is the ultimate fragrance if you are looking for one that will make you irresistible. This fragrance is probably what Joey Tribbiani would wear.
4. Acqua Di Gio – Armani
This is a scent of freedom and a man who knows his way with the ladies. Armani created this perfume after his vacation in Pantelleria, the beauty of which inspired this fragrance. And with a blend of bitter citrus and rosemary intertwines, this is sure to be a hit with the ladies.
3. Hugo Boss No. 6
This fragrance will appeal to even the fussiest perfume picker. Apple and citrus are perfectly blended with pelargonium, warm cinnamon, cloves and sandalwood, vetiver and cedar at the base. This is a perfume that you can gift your loved ones because they’ll be sure to love it.
2. Reveal – CK
This succeeded its female counterpart and has matched the expectations having been announced as a fresh and unique fragrance that is also sexy. The composition is made of crystallized ginger, mastic, pear brandy, kiwano, aromas of suede, clary sage, agave nectar, tonka bean, vetiver, organic Haitian Orpur and golden amber. This fragrance is for the man who wants to intrigue, charm and seduce.
1. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
With the shape of an irresistible physique of a man, the mere flacon speaks volumes about this fragrance. This is the kind of perfume that all women would gift their lovers. With mint, lavender, vanilla, bergamot, cinnamon, orange blossom, cumin, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar wood, Le Male is enticing to any woman.
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10. Aqva – Bvlgari
This is a fragrance that overflows with energy and exuberance. Aqva contains petitgrain and citruses. The heart of this fragrance comprises of Posidonia Oceanica seaweed and features mineral amber and woody notes at the base, which make this fragrance extremely masculine. This perfume is sure to make you the life of the party.
9. La Nuit de L’Homme – Yves Saint Laurent
Buy this for the flacon. This is the most masculine fragrance offered by YSL. The flacon displays an aura of mystery and contains bergamot, lavender, cedar, cumin and vetiver, which ensure a sensual finish. This is an opulent and strong fragrance that is perfect for any party.
8. Michael Kors Pour Homme – MK
This fragrance is ideal for Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers with family. The fragrance is warm and will take you down the memory lane. It’ll remind you of birthday parties and balloons. It contains coriander, fir resin, tarragon, star anise, caraway, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon along with tobacco, suede, sandalwood, plum, patchouli and dried fruits. Click here to buy this!
7. Allure – Sport by Chanel
This is a fresh and sharp fragrance that introduces notes of water and aldehydes. The fragrance, thanks to luminous vetiver is not heavy, but light and translucent. This is ideal to wear in winter. Because the fragrance is pretty strong and it also lasts long.
6. Angel Men – Thierry Mugler
The flacon for this elegant and masculine fragrance was designed by Thierry Mugler himself. The fragrance includes patchouli, cedar, mint and lavender along with a base of coffee and stirax in the warm musk and Tonka surrounding. Even after two decades, this fragrance remains best loved by many. This fragrance also lasts long and remains fresh.
5. Invictus – Paco Rabanne
Another popular fragrance that is also from PR and this is also a youth favorite. It symbolizes power, dynamism and energy. This is a strong scent that will make sure you steal the spotlight. The scent consists of fresh grapefruit, Hedione jasmine, guaiac wood, patchouli, oak moss and ambergris. This fragrance will also make you popular among the ladies.
4. Comme Des Garçons
This fragrance is for boys to wear to parties at Spring break and prom. This fragrance is youthful and vibrant and is true to its name. The first fragrance of its like, it does hot have a typical top, middle and base note but is an exciting combination of exotic smells. However, Wonderwood, which was later launched in 2010, is more of a firm and masculine fragrance from CDG.
3. 1 Million Intense – Paco Rabanne
This is one of the most popular perfumes for men. This fragrance is an embodiment of extravagance. The scent reveals blood mandarin, cardamom, black pepper and saffron at the top and rose, neroli and cinnamon at the heart of the fragrance. It has sandalwood, white leather, orrisroot and patchouli at the base. And this fragrance will last all night.
2. Eau Fraiche – Versace
This fragrance has a Mediterranean quality and some woody notes. This perfume has a blend of lemon, bergamot, rosewood and rose. The fragrance also contains cedar, sage and pepper along with amber, musk and saffron at the base. This fragrance is ideal for those beach and yacht parties. This will get you compliments from passers by.
1.Cool Water by Davidoff
Launched in 1988, Cool Water is a sharp and very masculine scent comprising of mint and green nuances, lavender, coriander and rosemary. The middle notes consist of geranium, neroli, jasmine and sandalwood along with cedar wood, musk, amber and tobacco at the base. This is an aquatic fragrance that will make eyes follow you at any party.
Did your personal favorite make it to our list? If not, leave it in our comments section.
Very good list
“Women may not aware what it is, but they’d get an instinct to stay closer to it. If you are searching for something that instantly transform you more seductive but not too overpowering, Bleu De Chanel cologne is the one that should not be missed out.”
Horrible writing. These sentences don’t even make sense. If the writing is horrible, and no one bothered to catch the errors before the article went to print, then the fragrance recommendations should also be questioned.
Try Spice Bomb or 1 Million …
No thanks. They smell awful.
Okay most of these seem to be for gay men. What about the rest of us?
Trannies? Trannies can use these also.
Acqua Di Gio By Giorgio Armani is getting boring….. SpiceBomb is the best and 1 Million
picture of Acqua di Gio is for women!