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Best Overall Cologne for Men
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Cèdre Eau de Toilette Intense Spray
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Best Overall Cologne for Men
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Cèdre Eau de Toilette Intense Spray
Credit: Issey MiyakeIssey Miyake's cedar variation on their signature scent carefully treads the line between fresh and musky in a way that makes it favorable to many: In a small internal survey of GH consumer testers of 10 top-selling colognes it was selected as the overall best scent by over 40% of the survey group.
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Best Value Cologne for Men
CREMO Spice and Black Vanilla
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Best Value Cologne for Men
CREMO Spice and Black Vanilla
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Credit: CREMOThere's a reason this cologne has a 4.5-star rating on Walmart and over 450 online customer reviews: its complex, sweet-yet-mature scent is evocative of much more expensive fragrances.
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Best Cologne for a Night on the Town
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
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Best Cologne for a Night on the Town
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
Credit: Le LaboSantal 33's unique mixture of organic notes like violet, iris and leather makes for a scent that has become synonymous with New York Fashion Week parties and candlelit downtown bars.
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Best Leather Cologne for Men
AMOUAGE Opus VII Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum
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Best Leather Cologne for Men
AMOUAGE Opus VII Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum
Credit: AMOUAGEAmouage's distinctive, sometimes unorthodox blends separate them from other fragrance houses, and Opus VII represents their unique taste exactingly with a blend of pink pepper, leather and frankincense. The bottle design compliments its uniqueness by being both modern and antique, like a lost piece of secret ancient technology housing a stately, alluring scent.
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Best Earthy Cologne for Men
HERMÈS Terre d’Hermès Pure Perfume
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Best Earthy Cologne for Men
HERMÈS Terre d’Hermès Pure Perfume
Credit: HERMÈSThe name "Hermès" is practically interchangeable with opulence, and this cologne showcases the brand's refined palate. Eliciting images of a foreign wilderness with uncommon blends of shiso, benzoin and cedar, it calls to men who are adventurous and refined.
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Best Bold Cologne for Men
Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Perfume
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Best Bold Cologne for Men
Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Perfume
Credit: Abercrombie & FitchThe unmistakably daring scent of Fierce has given it a divisive reputation — its potent blend of woody base notes and aromatic accords isn't for the faint of heart.
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Best Custom Cologne for Men
Olfactory NYC Custom Scent
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Best Custom Cologne for Men
Olfactory NYC Custom Scent
Credit: Olfactory NYCWhereas many custom fragrance services have you take abstract quizzes to try to guess what you'll like, Olfactory NYC works with you to create a custom blend. You can order sample sets of their scents, created by some of the fragrance industry's biggest names and additional tinkerer sets wherein you choose additional accords to customize your fragrance. Once you've settled on a scent from their wide permutation of accord and base combinations, ordering and reordering your scent is a breeze, and you can even get your scent in diffusers and body products.
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Best Sophisticated Cologne for Men
KILIAN Angels' Share Eau De Parfum
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Best Sophisticated Cologne for Men
KILIAN Angels' Share Eau De Parfum
Credit: KILIANKilian's cognac-infused fragrance manages a paradox — to be light yet decadent — by incorporating oak, cinnamon and praline.
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Best Fresh Cologne for Men
Glossier You
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Best Fresh Cologne for Men
Glossier You
Credit: GlossierThe sparkling pink pepper top notes of Glossier's signature fragrance fuse with floral accords and cozy ambrox for a sheer, inviting scent that is fresh yet intimate.
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Best Classic Cologne for Men
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
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Best Classic Cologne for Men
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
Credit: DiorWhere fresh bergamot meets with a dangerous hint of pepper, this Dior cologne has rightfully assumed a spot in the pantheon of men's fragrance for its sharp and sophisticated masculinity.
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Best Fall Cologne for Men
Maison Margiela REPLICA By the Fireplace
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Best Fall Cologne for Men
Maison Margiela REPLICA By the Fireplace
Credit: Maison MargielaThe beckoning warmth of chestnut and clove in this cologne serves as the perfect compliment to colder days and intimate gatherings.
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Best Nighttime Cologne for Men
CLEAN RESERVE Rain
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Best Nighttime Cologne for Men
CLEAN RESERVE Rain
Credit: CLEAN RESERVEAn incredibly faithful recreation of the most desirable aspects of petrichor (the sweet scent of rain on dry soil), Rain fuses crisp cucumber with earthy vetiver and patchouli for a sophisticated and seductive nighttime scent.
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Best Warm Cologne for Men
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme
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Best Warm Cologne for Men
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme
Credit: GucciIn signature fashion of Alessandro Michele's Gucci, Guilty Pour Homme subverts the standard warm cologne by bringing in citrusy, floral notes atop its spice-laden base.
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Best Luxury Cologne for Men
CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL Eau de Toilette
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Best Luxury Cologne for Men
CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL Eau de Toilette
Credit: CHANELChanel's fragrances are renowned for their sophistication and singularity, and this scent is no different. It offsets arboraceous cedar and sandalwood with unexpected citrus notes for a professional yet approachable finish.
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Best Fruity Cologne for Men
Calvin Klein Ck One
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Best Fruity Cologne for Men
Calvin Klein Ck One
Credit: Calvin KleinEquipoising playful notes of papaya and pineapple with green, floral accords, Calvin Klein's much-hyped Ck One evokes jovial fruitiness without being too saccharine.
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Best Light Cologne for Men
CLEAN RESERVE Skin
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Best Light Cologne for Men
CLEAN RESERVE Skin
Credit: CLEAN RESERVEBarely there yet unmistakably present, Skin gently cloaks you in a veil of fresh musk and warm vanilla that smells like a your-scent-but-better revelation.
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Best Summer Cologne for Men
Armani Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette Pour Homme
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Best Summer Cologne for Men
Armani Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette Pour Homme
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Best Sweet Cologne for Men
TOM FORD Tobacco Vanille
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Best Sweet Cologne for Men
TOM FORD Tobacco Vanille
Credit: Tom FordCrafted with notes of tobacco leaf, dry fruit and wood sap, Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille packs indulgent sweetness in a suave, cultivated scent.
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Best Spicy Cologne for Men
Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum
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Best Spicy Cologne for Men
Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum
Credit: AzzaroThe gun barrel-shaped bottle of this cologne serves as a foreword to this intensely warm fragrance. Spicy red ginger is offset by toffee and bourbon vanilla, creating a scent that exists between fiery and friendly.
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Best Winter Cologne for Men
Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
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Best Winter Cologne for Men
Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
Credit: VersaceFrom the bottle to the eclectic notes of mint, green apple and vetiver, Eros is an ostentatious, fresh-yet-spicy cologne that calls to glittering new year's parties and sharply dressed formals.
As a data engineer in the Good Housekeeping Institute, Nik (he/him) works with all of our Labs to develop testing protocols and manage data collection and analysis. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Nik worked in the labs of MIT and Regeneron, working on projects ranging from chemical inventory and reporting to the development of bioassays. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Northeastern University.
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