Best cologne on Reddit
571 reviews from r/Colognes, r/malefashionadvice, r/askgaybros and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Chanel
4.8
(64)
"Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme!"
"Chanel allure homme sport eau extreme"
"Chanel."
"Bleu de Chanel EDP."
"Chanel or Azzaro but buy online."
"Bleu de Chanel and YSL Y might be the best pick."
"The only one here that can be worn in any occasion."
"Chanel and YSL are the safest to buy someone."
"Chanel is in a different category."
"Chanel is like for dress up occasions."
#2
YSL
4.7
(64)
"By far the two most loved are YSL y EDP and le male le parfum."
"YSL Y EDP, Eros, Sauvage, Le Male Elixir, 1 Million - All have great performance."
"Ysl y edp stands out most."
"Y edp is my everyday frag!"
"YSL Y EDP."
"YSL Y EDP or Bleu de Chanel EDP."
"I’d rank them in this order: 1. YSL - Y."
"The best one is y edp or most wanted edp intense."
"You can never ever ever go wrong with any YSL fragrances."
"I really like Y, its a great daily."
#3
Valentino
4.8
(46)
"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
Creed
4.8
(43)
"Immmediately thought of Creed - Aventus."
"It’s perfection."
"It’s very expensive but you can get a portion size on Scent Split."
"There are some extremely good replicas available."
"Literally can’t go wrong with Aventus."
"Creed and it’s not even a competition."
"Creed Aventus is popular for a reason it's great all around."
"Creed Aventus."
"Creed Green Irish Tweed, Amouage Reflection Man."
"If money is no object"
#5
Dior
4.7
(38)
"Dior Sauvage or elixir, Valentino Born In Roma intense."
"Honestly Dior Sauvage or Versace Eros is probably a really good option for your son."
"I personally love the sauvage Dior."
"Has been my go to for the past 15 years."
"But also like Prada Black for the colder months."
"I wouldn’t get Dior sauvage. Instead, I would get Dior sauvage elixir."
"I love Dior's Fahrenheit and Nassomato Black Afgano; especially for winters."
"Dior sauvage elixir"
"I'd say the "Big Ones" are Dior Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, Acqua di Gio, Ralph Lauren Blue/Green, and Versace Pour Homme."
"Sauvage Elixir."
#6
Versace
4.4
(29)
"Versace Pour Homme. My parents got me that when I was 16."
"I'm gonna say Versace Eros as well. Nice clean, fresh, youthful scent."
"Versace Eros, Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense, Bleu De Chanel."
"For night/party/dates."
"Versace Eros"
"Dylan Blue - Jomashop."
"If u wana smell clean get versace pour home it’s really good for the price."
"Versace pour homme"
"Would be a great citrus every day."
"Versace Pour Homme - relatively cheap and good for a kid."
#7
Tom Ford
4.8
(24)
"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."
"All make good quality (but pretty expensive) mass appealing fragrances."
"High end I will go Tom Ford"
"Is my go to"
#8
Azzaro
4.5
(24)
"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."
"Azzaro the most wanted parfum is the better one."
#9
Parfums de Marly
4.8
(22)
"Very easy to like, very versatile, great longevity and sillage"
"Layton!"
"Naxos"
"I just ordered my 3rd bottle of Grand Soir"
"I’d say Layton"
"Grand Soir for me"
"If you want to show out Naxos."
"Out of these, Layton."
"Layton - if you wanna go off scripture."
"Naxos"
#10
Jean Paul Gaultier
4.4
(18)
"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"
"I use jean paul le male in winter and versace Eros in the summer got a lot of compliments."
"I suggest JPG le male le Parfum it‘s Dark and sweet not too strong"
"Le male le parfum for winter fall."
#11
Nautica
4.3
(12)
"Extremely fresh/clean."
"My daily is Nautica Voyage, definitely a favorite of mine."
"The classic Nautica voyage always works."
"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."
"Both very good and very affordable."
"Try versace pour homme or nautica voyage. Fresh, inoffensive and reasonably cheap."
"Overspraying Nautica Voyage is a rite of passage"
#12
Montblanc
4.4
(11)
"Montblanc Explorer and explorer platinum"
"I love Explorer by MontBlanc🥰🥰 men smell very good with"
"Montblanc Explorer."
"For Citrus."
"Montblanc explorer, Club de nuit intense man or montblanc legend/legend blue for budget."
"Mont Blanc Explorer is quite nice but as others said go try for yourself at a department store."
"Mont Blanc- either the Explorer or Adventurer. Both great everyday and night out kind of fragrance."
"I could still smell Explorer on it"
"Is pretty tame and likeable."
#13
Prada
4.4
(10)
"The go-to office scent for someone just starting a collection, IMO, is Prada L’Homme"
"Prada Lhomme he will like for sure."
"I really love ocean by Prada on my boyfriend."
"The ultimate everyday fragrance."
"Prada Luna Rossa ocean EDT spring summer."
"For date night/occasions I like Prada Carbon."
"Prada l'homme."
"My personal favorites are:"
"Is great place to start and very versatile and laid back pleasant scent"
#14
Louis Vuitton
4.8
(8)
"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."
"Try Imagination by Louis Vuitton."
"I’d recommend Imagination by LV."
#15
Hermès
4.8
(8)
"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."
#16
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."
#17
Davidoff
4.5
(8)
"Best one for me for 25 years : Cool Water (Davidoff) : rare and loved"
"Davidoff- cool water."
"Cool Water by Davidoff😍."
"Is a really nice reasonable cologne I like to wear!"
"U might like"
#18
Dolce & Gabbana
4.5
(8)
"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."
"Good one for a date night would be Dolce & Gabbana The One."
"While i save up money for one of the nice designer ones."
"I love dolce and gabbana light blue."
"I also think dolce & gabbana the one is a warm spicy/tobacco with citrus notes that give it a fresh opening."
"From a sophomore to a freshman"
#19
Acqua Di Gio
4.4
(8)
"I like Acqua Di Gio and its fairly reasonably priced"
"It’s been my go to for years."
"It's fresh and not overpowering."
"Something like a Acqua Di Gio or Montblanc Legend or Issey Miyake would probably be more suitable."
"Is a really safe starter cologne."
"Classics like cK One, Acqua di Gio, Cool Water."
"Would be good to check out."
#20
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"
#21
Parfum de Marly
4.3
(8)
"I can recommend MFK Grand Soir, MFK Oud Satin Mood, PDM Oajan, PDM Layton."
"Amouage, parfum de marly and zoologist all have interesting discovery sets."
"Look into PDMs. They have a wide range of scents and the quality is there."
"PDM Layton, Herod or Carlise"
"Naxos gives that "old money" smell because of the tobacco hint."
"Layton."
"If possible, Layton. you will love it"
"Naxos is such good Parfum i'm in love with it."
#22
Le Labo
4.5
(6)
"Is top notch."
"Le Labo Santal 33 or By Redo Gypsy Water; easily $300+ for 100mL but so worth it."
"Le Labo: Santal 33"
"Try Another 13 from LeLabo."
"If you’re looking for more fancy, I suggest checking out Santal 33 if it’s within your budget."
"Le labo another 13."
#23
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."
#24
Hugo Boss
4.2
(6)
"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"
"One of my favorites for fall/winter."
"And you can't go wrong with the normal Hugo Boss."
"Hugo Boss is pretty good & cheap."
"I like Hugo Boss."
#25
Xerjoff
4.2
(6)
"A crowd pleaser"
"I'd look into Xerjoff. They have potent fragrances that smell high high quality and last all day."
"Naxos or Layton."
"Soir or Naxos for sure."
"Alexandria II by xerjoff but you need to get passed the 10 minute opening."
#26
Armani
4.6
(5)
"I get compliments on it pretty often."
"Armani code"
"Armani code is the best perfume ever for men."
"I love Armani Code."
"I use Armani Code and I like that a lot"
#27
Paco Rabanne
4.4
(5)
"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"
"I like Invictus lately. These things are subjective, but it's nice in my opinion."
"Invictus - Paco Rabbane."
"Dior Sauvage EDT."
#28
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."
#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
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."
#31
Burberry
4.3
(4)
"Burberry London is the perfect Christmas and cold weather scent for me."
"Also another cheapie you can sometimes find at Ross or Burlington is Burberry London."
"If you like Burberry London, you can try Spicebomb extreme."
"Burberry London for Men - Sweeter, earthy spicy (green) tobacco scent with lavender, medium longevity."
#32
Lattafa
5.0
(3)
"Lattafa Khamrah"
"Lattafa Khamrah - rich, sweet, and spicy notes."
"Lattafa khamrah."
#33
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"
#34
Viktor & Rolf
5.0
(3)
"Spice Bomb"
"Spicebomb viktor & rolf."
"My personal favorite scents for this time of year are."
#35
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."
#36
CDNIM
5.0
(3)
"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."
#37
PDM
5.0
(3)
"PDM Layton or Detour Noir as a cheaper alternative"
"Layton"
"Don’t over think it ! Layton"
#38
Roja
4.7
(3)
"Roja Elysium is a favorite of mine and less common than some other popular fragrances."
"Elysium By Roja."
#39
Bond No. 9
4.7
(3)
"If you can afford it."
"You can’t go wrong with any of them."
"Bond no 9."
#40
Royal Blend
4.3
(3)
"Out of all of these I would say 1. Royal blend 2. Liquid Brun 3. Zimaya 4. Khamrah 5. Azzure Oud."
"I have Royal Blend and it is really good."
"I’m partial to royal blend as it smells more mature than the others."
#41
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"
#42
Aramis
4.3
(3)
"My wife really likes when I wear Aramis"
"Aramis."
"Aramis."
#43
Givenchy
4.3
(3)
"Ime, Givenchy Pi is the sweetest cologne I've ever smelled"
"Pi by Givenchy"
"Givenchy - Pi."
#44
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."
#45
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."
#46
Replica
5.0
(2)
"I use Replica - By the Fireplace.
I love the mild, warm smell and I get a lot of compliments for it."
"I really like 'by the fireplace' by Replica."
#47
Nishane
5.0
(2)
"Nishane Nefs
Roja Dove Amber Aoud
Mizensir Perfect Oud
Amouage Journey Man
Penhaligon's Halfeti"
"Nishane Nefs,
Clive Christian Blonde Amber or Hedonistic,
Frederic Malle The Moon"
#48
Maison Margiela
4.5
(2)
"By the fireplace is a fall/winter masterpiece."
"Maison Margiela’s “by the fireplace.”"
#49
Mont Blanc
4.5
(2)
"Mont Blanc legend always got me compliments in high school and college."
"Mimi hupiga combination ya Mont Blanc Legend and Dunhill Red Desire."
#50
Afnan
4.0
(2)
"Afnan 9pm. Excellent daily fragrance for a very reasonable price."
"I recommend Afnan 9PM if your looking to spend under $100."
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