Having a signature smell gives you a massive advantage when dating. It makes you stand out, boosts your confidence, and even attracts unsolicited compliments from women. Despite this, most guys put zero effort into how they smell. Instead they wear basic deodorant or buy a generic and safe cologne (Versace Eros, Dior Sauvage) which so common they hardly stand out. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, this article will help. Below you’ll find the five best fragrances for men.
These colognes cover every price range and situation, and wearing any of them will net you big compliments.
1. Value Pick: Quorum By Puig
This is a very affordable, old-school cologne originally from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Quorum By Puig is every manly smell (tobacco, leather, moss) crammed into a bottle. It’s a very masculine smell, and wearing this makes you fell like a 1970’s playboy who’s out meeting women at the local disco.
Quorum By Puig is a great retro scent and often considered one of the best fragrances under $20. It’s unique, classic smell makes you instantly recognizable and a lot of women comment on it.
Well worth picking up a bottle if you want something affordable and different.
2. Classic Choice: Aramis By Aramis
Most colognes wane in popularity, but not Aramis By Aramis. This is a fragrance that first released almost 60 years ago. Originally a Harrods exclusive, this is a classic luxury fragrance which often gets compared to Hermès Bel Ami and Chanel Antaeus. In other words, Aramis has a nice and upscale scent to it.
This fragrance smells like leather and cloves, giving you a masculine “gentleman squire” type scent.
I really like the smell, and it seems most women do too. This is a cologne where girls will compliment you on it during conversation, or say things like “I love that smell” when you’re nearby.
This is a great, timeless fragrance and I recommend Aramis By Aramis to any man looking for something a bit more distinct and mature.
3. Perfect For Summer: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
This is what’s sometimes called a hommage fragrance. That means it smells similar to another, more expensive, cologne (in this case Creed Aventus which retails for $300+). Armaf Club De Nuit Intense smells almost identical to Creed, for a fraction of the price.
As such, you’re getting the same benefits you would from wearing heavy hitter ultra-luxury fragrances.
Armaf Club De Nuit Intense has a nice fruity aroma too it. You smell like summer wearing this, making it great for warm weather.
This is also a great fragrance for clubs or nightlife because it stands out against the more mainstream scents that the majority of guys wear. If you’re looking for something which smells a lot more expensive than it is, and racks up compliments, Armaf Club De Nuit Intense is for you.
4. Compliment Getter: Rochas Men’s Eau de Toilette
A few years ago, I threw on a dab of Rochas Men’s Eau de Toilette before going shopping. At the mall, I noticed a group of Chinese tourist girls who seemed to be following me around. Eventually I asked them what they were doing, and it turned out they really liked the smell of this fragrance. So much so that they wanted to take a selfie with me.
Pretty crazy, but a great testament to how much women love Rochas Men’s Eau de Toilette.
This is a “gourmand fragrance” which means it smells like food, specifically: Vanilla; Coffee; and Raspberries.
Not only does this cologne make you smell nice, but it contains a ton of scents that women love. Expect a lot of compliments when you wear it.
5. Head-Turner: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Here’s another fragrance that women absolutely love. Put this on and you’re getting some serious compliments.
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is something I first learned about while reading a forum. On it, the poster mentioned going to a strip club and having multiple strippers tell him how nice he smelled. When I first read this, it sounded like a made-up story. But after trying Spicebomb for myself, I believe it.
This is another fragrance which contains a bunch of scents women like. However, unlike Rochas Men’s, this is based entirely around spices.
In other words, you’re smelling like every girl’s favorite drink: Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Wearing Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb nets a lot of compliments. And you’ll often catch girls turning their heads and looking at you as you walk by.
In terms of unique colognes that women love, this is one of the absolute best. It gets tons of good attention. Pick up a bottle and see for yourself.
Final Thoughts On The 5 Best Fragrances For Men
In a world where 99% of men wear cheap, stick deodorant; investing in a quality cologne is an excellent way to stand out and make yourself memorable.
Wearing a nice fragrance will get you compliments and female attention.
I highly recommend any of the choices from this article and I think you’ll be happy with whichever ones you pick. Each one has its own distinct scent that’s sure to get you noticed.
P.S. Different colognes suit different environments. As such, you may want a few separate scents in order to rotate between them. Personally, I’d recommend starting with two fragrances: The masculine Aramis By Aramis and the more women pleasing Rochas Men’s Eau de Toilette.