Best cologne on Reddit
795 reviews from r/Colognes, r/malefashionadvice, r/fragranceclones and 20 more subreddits
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#1
Chanel
4.8
(112)
"Chanel allure homme sport, eau extreme, or edition blanche."
"You'll never go wrong with BDC EDP"
"Eau Extreme is also a massive complimenter getter."
"Allure Homme Sport always got me compliments."
"Bleu de Chanel or Allure Homme Sport (also Chanel) would be a good safe starting place."
"Bleu de Chanel or Allure Homme Sport (also Chanel) would be a good safe starting place."
"Chanel allure homme sport eau extreme or Bleu de Chanel is safe."
"If you want a fragrance for any situation, chanel allure homme sport eau extreme."
"Bleu de chanel is considered safe by many."
"BDC is prob the quintessential office scent."
#2
YSL
4.7
(81)
"YSL Myself if you're starting a collection"
"By far the two most loved are YSL y EDP and le male le parfum."
"Get him Y EDP. It fits the best into his current collection."
"YSL Y EDP, Eros, Sauvage, Le Male Elixir, 1 Million - All have great performance."
"YSL. Been buying it for years now."
"Ysl or Chanel are good no matter what."
"Yves SL"
"YSL"
"Only YSL Y EDP!!!"
"Ysl y edp stands out most."
#3
Valentino
4.6
(64)
"Can’t go wrong."
"From this list I will choose Valentino."
"Valentino <3."
"Valentino is a great scent."
"You can’t go wrong with Valentino."
"Always get compliments on the smell."
"Definitely either 'Y' Or 'the Azzaro'."
"Valentino or Chanel."
"You can’t go wrong with the intense or the original."
"Valentino was my wedding scent. Literally everyone commented on the smell."
#4
Versace
4.5
(60)
"Get Versace Pour Homme and Chanel Allure Homme sport Eau extreme for him to try, they are so good"
"Versace Dylan Blue is probably the safest 'mass appeal' that works for almost any situation."
"Dylan Blue."
"Versace Eros EDP or YSL Y EDP if you gonna blind buy."
"Can’t go wrong with either Versace Dylan blue or Versace Pour Homme."
"Dylan blue."
"Versace Blue Jeans. Usually under $25 bucks and is a major compliment getter."
"Can’t go wrong with Versace - Dylan Blue, Pour Homme, Eau Fraiche, OG Eros EDP."
"If you can find a discount on the original Versace Pour Homme, that would be a great option."
"Is very nice, light with a nice dry down."
#5
Creed
4.8
(54)
"Creed Aventus hands down"
"Try sampling Creed Aventus or Creed Aventus Cologne. These two colognes are fantastic."
"Aventus cologne."
"Creed aventus two very good manly colognes."
"Quite a lot of creed frags (aventus, silver mountain water, GIT)."
"Creed aventus cologne always smells fresh to me."
"Immmediately thought of Creed - Aventus."
"It’s perfection."
"It’s very expensive but you can get a portion size on Scent Split."
"I’m currently on my third bottle of Aventus"
#6
Dior
4.6
(56)
"Keep it simple, just wear sauvage."
"Something loud and well projecting like Sauvage or jpg elixir"
"Sauvage."
"As a 25M I would suggest Dior sauvage EDT."
"I'll always stand by Dior sauvage EDT."
"I get the most compliments from Dior Sauvage"
"It’s probably my favorite scent amongst my collection."
"Dior Sauvage or elixir, Valentino Born In Roma intense."
"Anything anyone has suggested is fabulous."
"Honestly Dior Sauvage or Versace Eros is probably a really good option for your son."
#7
Azzaro
4.4
(33)
"Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum"
"Please go for azzaro tmw intense."
"Is a masterpiece for the winter."
"Smells great."
"I really like that most wanted."
"Azzaro!!!"
"The best"
"Lasts a long time, projects well, and smells great"
"The best of all this list"
"It smells like vanilla but it’s also woody and spicy."
#8
Tom Ford
4.9
(27)
"I was never into perfumes... until the day i smelled the Tom ford ombre leather."
"The best scent that I have ever tried."
"My first suggestion would be to stick with Tom Ford’s style of perfumery."
"For winters."
"Highly recommend Tom Ford line."
"Bit pricey but wow"
"I REALLY like Oud Wood."
"I REALLY like Oud Wood. Again, it’s $250+ but it might be one of my favorite scents out there."
"Tom ford Ombre Leather."
"I REALLY like Oud Wood."
#9
Parfums de Marly
4.7
(26)
"High quality expensive that you won’t have to worry about him liking"
"Very easy to like, very versatile, great longevity and sillage"
"Trust me."
"Layton!"
"Naxos"
"I’d say Layton"
"If you want to show out Naxos."
"Out of these, Layton."
"Layton - if you wanna go off scripture."
"Naxos"
#10
Jean Paul Gaultier
4.5
(22)
"Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male"
"Le male le parfum (the all black bottle) is the classiest out of the four to me."
"Gotta say ultra male or parfum myself, both are very well like by women."
"My all time favourite is Le Male by Jean Paul Gautier."
"Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is my numero uno."
"Ultra Male"
"JPG le male le parfum"
"Dior Homme Sport, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, JPG Le Male Le Parfum."
"My scent with the most compliments from women is Ultra male"
"Ultramale is a lady magnet"
#11
Prada
4.5
(21)
"Prada L'homme is the best overall."
"Great fragrances for professional settings."
"And Byredo Blanche are my favorites"
"Is one of the best."
"The go-to office scent for someone just starting a collection, IMO, is Prada L’Homme"
"Prada L’hommeeeeeee."
"The whole line is great."
"I always push the Prada Luna Rossa line."
"Prada Lhomme he will like for sure."
"I really love ocean by Prada on my boyfriend."
#12
Dolce & Gabbana
4.6
(16)
"Definitely The One EDP"
"D&G 'light blue' for daylight hours D&G 'the one' for the night."
"Some of my go to fragrances for this time of year that fit that budget"
"I love dolce and gabbana light blue."
"I love dolce and gabbana light blue."
"Dolce gabana light blue. Been using it for over a decade"
"D&G The One always gets me nice compliments."
"Dolce & Gabbana The One. I’ve tried others, but none of them are as good."
"Good one for a date night would be Dolce & Gabbana The One."
"D&G the one EDT. Warm spicy with a little sweet vanilla"
#13
Nautica
4.2
(17)
"The Best Cheapie, smells like fresh shower/water"
"Extremely fresh/clean."
"My daily is Nautica Voyage, definitely a favorite of mine."
"The classic Nautica voyage always works."
"Nautica voyage is a cheap good fresh starter scent."
"Nautica voyage."
"Nautica Voyage"
"Nautica Voyage or DnG light blue - Excellent starter fragrances."
"Nautica Voyage is a really good cheap option."
"A lot of people disregard this cologne because it's a real cheapie, but Nautica Voyage is a classic."
#14
Montblanc
4.3
(16)
"If you are lucky you can get 200ml for 60"
"Montblanc Explorer and explorer platinum"
"I love Explorer by MontBlanc🥰🥰 men smell very good with"
"Montblanc Explorer."
"For Citrus."
"Montblanc Explorer."
"Montblanc Explorer."
"Maybe have a look at Montange parfums and snag yourself an Aventus or LV clone."
"Get montblanc explorer. The black one"
"Montblanc explorer, Club de nuit intense man or montblanc legend/legend blue for budget."
#15
Paco Rabanne
4.4
(14)
"1 Million is the OG party scent."
"1 million."
"My man wears Invictus (by Paco Rabanne) and im OBSESSED."
"I have been a Rabanne Invictus person for like 8 years now and still am not tired of it."
"Invictus.. it works miracles and isent too expensive"
"1 Million Paco Rabanne"
"1 million by Paco Rabanne."
"Invictus."
"The original Invictus (little over ur budget) and Mont Blanc Legend Spirit."
"1 million"
#16
Davidoff
4.5
(13)
"Cool water intense 🔥🔥🔥."
"Daaaaaamn my boy got Cool Water Intense."
"Best one for me for 25 years : Cool Water (Davidoff) : rare and loved"
"Davidoff- cool water."
"Cool Water by Davidoff😍."
"Cool Water is the after shower selection 60% of the time."
"Davidoff Cool Water Intnese."
"Is a really nice reasonable cologne I like to wear!"
"U might like"
#17
Acqua Di Gio
4.3
(11)
"I like Acqua Di Gio and its fairly reasonably priced"
"It’s been my go to for years."
"It's fresh and not overpowering."
"Aqua de gio over all those"
"Acqua di Gio, it is a good starter fragrance."
"Something like a Acqua Di Gio or Montblanc Legend or Issey Miyake would probably be more suitable."
"Aqua di gio is really good."
"Is a really safe starter cologne."
"Classics like cK One, Acqua di Gio, Cool Water."
"Would be good to check out."
#18
Louis Vuitton
4.6
(10)
"All very versatile fresh and mass appealing scents."
"A classic fresh scent, unisex"
"If you love him"
"Imagination by Louis Vuitton. It's a freshie around $300 and worth every penny."
"LV imagination"
"Try visiting a LV boutique and try their freshies: Imagination, Pacific Chill, L'immensite."
"Recommendations: louis vuitton imagination"
"Try Imagination by Louis Vuitton."
"I’d recommend Imagination by LV."
#19
Hermès
4.9
(8)
"Great fragrances for professional settings."
"Terre d’Hermès is my all-time favorite."
"Terre d’Hermes EDP."
"Terre d’Hermes is great."
"Terre d'Hermes."
"Terre d'hermes or something else with citruses and sandal."
"Terre d’Hermes."
"Terre d'Hermes looks to fit your exact 'love' description."
#20
Blockade
4.6
(8)
"Mind games blockade. Expensive but the most realistic mango scent."
"Mindgames Blockade, God of Fire."
"Blockade. Absolutely fire."
"I’d probably say Mind Games Blockade."
"Mind Games Blockade is GOAT (in my opinion) in this category."
"Blockade by mind games"
"Blockade for expensive, mango manga for cheap niche"
"Blockade is basically Aventus where they sub the pineapple for mango."
#21
Burberry
4.5
(8)
"Burberry Hero PARFUM"
"Trust me"
"Burberry London is the perfect Christmas and cold weather scent for me."
"Loveeeee when my husband wears burberry hero 😭"
"Also another cheapie you can sometimes find at Ross or Burlington is Burberry London."
"Burberry hero eau de parfume."
"If you like Burberry London, you can try Spicebomb extreme."
"Burberry London for Men - Sweeter, earthy spicy (green) tobacco scent with lavender, medium longevity."
#22
MFK
4.3
(8)
"Grand Soir or Althair."
"Grand Soir is a very nice smell, great for mild or cold weather."
"MFK Grand Soir"
"Grand Soir 🤤👌🏼, or Layton if you want lots of compliments!! 🥰😍"
"Grand soir"
"Grand soir or naxos - most soothing scents of the bunch."
"Grand Soir make sure you fill the room"
"Grand soir"
#23
Armani
4.5
(6)
"I get compliments on it pretty often."
"Armani code"
"Armani code is the best perfume ever for men."
"I love Armani Code."
"Armani Code - Parfum, is pretty good."
"I use Armani Code and I like that a lot"
#24
Gisada Ambassador
5.0
(5)
"Gisada ambassador"
"Gisada ambassador 💯."
"Gisada Ambassador 🥭 😋👌."
"Gisada ambassador."
"Gisada Ambassador, God of Fire and Trouble in Paradise to name a few."
#25
CDNIM
4.8
(5)
"CDNIM always"
"Would always recommend it, all 4 seasons & any occasion."
"I'd go for CDNIM because its more appropriate for night time."
"CDNIM and Rasasi Hawas… pocket the last $20."
"You could get CDNIM for the gym."
#26
Armaf
4.6
(5)
"CDNIM. My go to at any concert, party, festival, bar, date, etc."
"CDNIM is my summer scent. Compliments everywhere."
"Club the nuit or allure homme Sport"
"Club De Nuit Intense."
"I get compliments from wearing Armaf Club de nuit parfum which is cheap."
#27
Banana Republic Midnight Hour
4.0
(5)
"Banana Republic Midnight Hour?"
"Banana Republic Midnight Hour."
"Banana Republic's Midnight Hour is a really juicy Mango replacement."
"Banaba Republic Midnight Hour."
"Banana Republic Midnight Hour for a clone of Blockade which gets the mango right."
#28
Lattafa
5.0
(4)
"(similar to Killians Angels Share but better imo)."
"Lattafa Khamrah"
"Lattafa Khamrah - rich, sweet, and spicy notes."
"Lattafa khamrah."
#29
SWY
4.8
(4)
"SWY intensely or coral, depending on which you prefer when testing."
"Intensely or/and coral fantasy"
"SWY Intensely"
"2) SWY Intensely"
#30
Roja
4.8
(4)
"Roja Elysiium."
"Roja Elysium is a favorite of mine and less common than some other popular fragrances."
"Elysium By Roja."
#31
Le Labo
4.8
(4)
"Is top notch."
"Le Labo Santal 33 or By Redo Gypsy Water; easily $300+ for 100mL but so worth it."
"Le Labo: Santal 33"
"If you’re looking for more fancy, I suggest checking out Santal 33 if it’s within your budget."
#32
Issey Miyake
4.5
(4)
"Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme (200ml bottle for around 60€)"
"During summers."
"Try Issey Miyake, L'Eau d'Issey pour homme."
"Issey Miyake L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme."
#33
Drakkar Noir
4.5
(4)
"Drakkar Noir is the best"
"Drakkar Noir."
"Drakkar Noir."
"Drakar Noir and Polo Safari were my favorites when I wore cologne."
#34
Xerjoff
4.3
(4)
"A crowd pleaser"
"Naxos or Layton."
"Soir or Naxos for sure."
#35
Hugo Boss
4.3
(4)
"They both last pretty long, the Hugo boss the most omg sometimes I wash my clothes and I can still smell the cologne on the shirt"
"And you can't go wrong with the normal Hugo Boss."
"Hugo Boss is pretty good & cheap."
"I like Hugo Boss."
#36
Royal Blend
4.3
(4)
"Out of all of these I would say 1. Royal blend 2. Liquid Brun 3. Zimaya 4. Khamrah 5. Azzure Oud."
"Or another combo is Cdnim EDT and a Royal Blend or Khamrah"
"I have Royal Blend and it is really good."
"I’m partial to royal blend as it smells more mature than the others."
#37
Giorgio Armani
4.3
(4)
"I’ll vote for Acqua Di Gio, which is really good and pleasing all around."
"ADG line."
"My fiancé has Acqua di Gio for one of his scents. Give that one a try! It’s just a nice fresh scent."
"Usually for older men, I think Acqua Di Gio Parfum is a good, mass appealing scent."
#38
Parfum de Marly
4.3
(4)
"I can recommend MFK Grand Soir, MFK Oud Satin Mood, PDM Oajan, PDM Layton."
"PDM Layton, Herod or Carlise"
"Layton."
"If possible, Layton. you will love it"
#39
Yves Saint Laurent
4.0
(4)
"Go with the ysl y"
"YSL Y"
"I got Y it’s a safe option."
"YSL Y"
#40
Viktor & Rolf
5.0
(3)
"Spice Bomb"
"Spicebomb viktor & rolf."
"My personal favorite scents for this time of year are."
#41
Jo Malone
5.0
(3)
"It smells amazing and natural. Light and airy."
"Jo Malone had a lot of great fragrances, and sell smaller more affordable bottles as well."
"Wood sage and sea salt"
#42
PDM
5.0
(3)
"PDM Layton or Detour Noir as a cheaper alternative"
"Layton"
"Don’t over think it ! Layton"
#43
Vilhelm Mango Skin
5.0
(3)
"Mango Skin by Vilhelm is really nice."
"Best mango scent of all time? MANGO SKIN by Vilhelm."
"Vilhelm’s Mango Skin. It’s a really beautiful, not too sweet mango scent."
#44
Bond No. 9
4.7
(3)
"If you can afford it."
"You can’t go wrong with any of them."
"Bond no 9."
#45
Givenchy
4.3
(3)
"Ime, Givenchy Pi is the sweetest cologne I've ever smelled"
"Pi by Givenchy"
"Givenchy - Pi."
#46
Carolina Herrera
4.3
(3)
"My wife loves this on me: bad boy by carolina herrera"
"Carolina Hererra - Bad Boy."
"Bad Boy Le Parfum."
#47
Joop
4.3
(3)
"Joop! on sale. Get a large bottle."
"I love Joop but I'm strange."
"Joop has some really good fragrances and are still pretty affordable"
#48
Lalique
4.0
(3)
"Encre Noir."
"Lalique Encre Noire (or one of the variants) could also suit him."
"Lalique Encre Noir is cheap as hell and smells very unique."
#49
Imaginary Authors
4.0
(3)
"Also check out Imaginary Authors if you want unique fragrances."
"Imaginary, pineapple frais, or afternoon dive would be my picks."
"Imaginary Louis Vuitton"
#50
Afnan
4.0
(3)
"Afnan 9pm. Excellent daily fragrance for a very reasonable price."
"I recommend Afnan 9PM if your looking to spend under $100."
#51
Ralph Lauren
3.7
(3)
"Polo Black is pretty cheap and solid"
"Try Polo Black."
"Polo Black has a tropical mango top note that may not be everyone's cup of tea."
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