Universally adored and iconic – discover the colognes that come with compliments as standard
From beach-baked salty skin to crisp, freshly cut grass mixed with shower-fresh citrus swirls – summer smells are deliciously intoxicating.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a timeless summer scent, are looking for a joyful new juice (to sum up your summer 2024) or are in the market for a hypnotic eau de cologne, one that will transport you to another place, time or mood…here are the very best summer fragrances for men.
AROMATIC FLORALS
Concocted for long, lazy sun-soaked days spent in the garden – the best aromatic florals are crisp, cut from patchouli, jasmine sambac, bergamot and orange blossom.
SPARKLING CITRUS
Said to help promote concentration and reduce stress, the best citrus scents are joyful, transporting you to the Mediterranean (in your mind) in just one spritz. Make a beeline for zesty Italian lemons, fresh green mandarin and sparkling orange swirls.
WARM/WOODY
Spicy and woody scents may be more traditionally associated with autumn/winter, but if you’re a sucker for the decadence of fig, tonka bean or white musk (and who isn’t?) then do spruce up your summer scent wardrobe accordingly. Timeless – these scents will embrace your many moods.
INTOXICATING AMBER
Quietly confident, amber scents are undeniably romantic, soaking your skin in sensual neroli, saffron, vetiver and vanilla. Be it for beach days, BBQs, date nights or boys nights – douse yourself in the following and wait for the compliments to roll in.
How you wear perfume in summer
- Switch eau de parfum for lighter eau de colognes
- Hot out? Lightly mist perfume on to your comb and/or clothing – either the inside of your pockets (more subtle) or your entire outfit – as fibres will grip on to scent better
- Want your perfume to last longer? Store it in your fridge so it doesn’t oxidise
