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The best men’s cologne comes down to what you yourself love — whether it’s a deep, earthy scent or a light, refreshing smell, it’s all about personal preference. The cologne will become your signature scent if you love it — and if not, then the hunt for a new scent begins. Cologne can also act as a thoughtful gift, and, as Father’s Day approaches, you may even be considering gifting a bottle to the father figure in your life.
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Shopping for the best men’s cologne and perfume sets to surprise that special someone, family member or even your best friend with can be a little tricky, but that’s where we come in. We’ve done the research and scoured the reviews to find a nice mix of men’s colognes to help you sweep them off their feet with intoxicatingly good scents. No matter what your budget is, we’ve put together a nice mix of scents to browse through.
The best part? Cologne is giftable anytime of the year. Whether you’re just looking for Father’s Day gift ideas or a bottle for yourself, there’s a scent out there for everyone.
Keep scrolling to see a roundup of the 10 great men’s colognes you can gift anytime of the year.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best gender-neutral gifts, graduation gifts and astrology-themed gifts.
Sephora
Maison Margiela – “Replica” Jazz Club (1 fl oz)
$85
Maison Margiela’s bottle of Jazz Club will transport you back to the age of smoky cigar-filled clubs mixed with notes of tobacco leaf, lemon and pink pepper, neroli oil, rum and vanilla. The bottle was even inspired by old apothecary jars to complete its vintage feel.
Nordstrom
Maison Francis Kurkdijan – Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum (1.2 fl oz)
$195
For the outdoorsy types, consider Baccarat Rouge, which is made with notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood and ambergris. The scent aims to be a light, sophisticated and poetic while lying on your skin like “an amber, floral and woody breeze,” as the brand describes.
Amazon
Nautica Voyage Eau De Toilette for Men (3.3 fl oz)
$20.28
Nautica’s Boyage Eau De Toilette for Men is considered a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon with almost 75,000 five-star reviews — and we can see why. It’s made to be a more romantic men’s cologne, featuring scents inspired by a salty sea breeze, coastal herbs and woods.
Amazon
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum Spray (3.3 fl oz)
$68.04 $75.00 9% OFF
Give him the designer treatment with a bottle of Dolce & Gabbana cologne — and it’s currently on sale! Aromas you can expect are top notes of grapefruit, coriander and basil, and base notes of cedarwood, amber and tobacco, making it ideal for nights out together.
Amazon
Happy by Clinique for Men Cologne (3.4 fl oz)
$34.33 $75.00 54% OFF
Clinique’s Happy for Men Cologne is the refreshing scent that’ll get his day started on the right note. It’s not only labeled as an Amazon Choice, but comes with scents of citrus lemon, mandarin and grapefruit he can spritz on for a day in the office or summer road trips to the bay. Plus, you can snag it for over 50 percent off!
Boy Smells
Boy Smells – Woodphoria (65 mL)
$98
This gender-neutral cologne by Boy Smells comes in a convenient travel-size bottle for a mid-day scent refresh that’ll leave him smelling of fig, coconut and jasmine petals mixed with sandalwood, cedarwood and musks.
Nordstrom
Jo Malone – Wood Sage & Sea Salt (1 fl oz)
$80
Get ready to bury your nose in him, as this Jo Malone cologne smells as intoxicatingly good as it sounds. Not only does it come in a chic bottle for display, but will leave him smelling of a salty sea shore.
Amazon
Chanel – Bleu De By for Men Eau De Parfum Spray (5 fl oz)
$184
This Chanel cologne has been around since 2010 and won’t be leaving anytime soon. It’s a classic scent that covers a little bit of everything from woodsy scents to citrus notes and even spicy aromas. No matter what he’s into, this will certainly have his nose perking with interest.
Amazon
Calvin Klein – Eternity for Men Eau de Toilette (1.6 fl oz)
$65.00 $80.00 19% OFF
Calvin Klein’s Eternity for Men is another Amazon Choice for its captivating scents of fresh bergamot and mandarin paired with earthy florals and rain-drenched moss. It’ll make a nice aroma to start his day off refreshed and ready to take on the work week.
Amazon
Curve Men’s Cologne Fragrance Spray (6.8 fl oz)
$28.38 $34.40 18% OFF
For a wallet-friendly pick with designer-inspired smells, consider snagging this bottle of Curve cologne. It features soothing yet woodsy scents of lavender, cardamom and sandalwood he can sport day or night.
A New York state appeals court has sided with Jay-Z in his long-legal battle against a fragrance company called Parlux over a cologne endorsement deal that went bad.
In a ruling issued Thursday, a panel of appeals judges upheld a 2021 jury verdict that cleared the superstar of wrongdoing and potentially $67 million in damages. It also affirmed a judge’s ruling last year that it was actually Jay-Z, and not Parlux, that was owed money — nearly $7 million in unpaid royalties.
“There were multiple rational bases for upholding the jury verdict, and plaintiffs have not set forth a sufficient basis … to overturn it,” a five-judge panel ruled unanimously.
Barring further appeals, the decision could finally mean the end for more than six years of litigation over “Gold Jay-Z,” a cologne brand that the superstar, whose real name is Shawn Carter, launched in 2013 through a partnership with Parlux.
In its 2016 lawsuit, the company accused the rapper and his S. Carter Enterprises of failing to properly promote the brand, breaching his contract and dooming the product to failure. Jay-Z quickly countersued, claiming he had fulfilled his obligations despite numerous missteps from Parlux – and that the company still owed him money.
After a three week trial in late 2021, featuring heated testimony from the star himself, jurors largely sided with Jay-Z and found that Parlux was entitled to nothing. Then in August, New York Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok ruled Parlux owes Jay-Z $6.78 million in unpaid royalties, including interest.
Seeking the overturn the verdict on appeal, attorneys for Parlux argued that the trial judge had improperly instructed the jury about requirements in the contract about Jay-Z’s personal appearances and the need for Parlux to provide a “product development plan.”
But in Thursday’s ruling, the appellate panel was unmoved: “The court correctly instructed the jury on the burdens of proof, and any error in characterizing the notice requirement for personal appearances and the PDP as ‘conditions precedent’ was harmless when considering the overall instructions.”
Parlux can still challenge the outcome once more, taking the case to the Court of Appeals, New York’s top appellate court. An attorney for the company did not immediately return a request for comment.
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