Best Men Perfumes For 2021

There’s no sense as powerful and evocative as smell. The best men’s colognes are not just the perfect final touch to your outfit. They also carry emotional significance. That is why Allure Essence would like to recommend you one of the best men colognes available on the market.

Fragrances can convey a million moods—from relaxation and playfulness to authority and power.

This is why choosing the right men’s cologne is so important. 

To ensure you put out the right olfactory signals, here’s a rundown of the 51 best men’s colognes of all time⁠—whether you need a fresh fragrance for everyday use or something dramatic and daring for those special moments. 

Not to mention date nights. After all, it’s been scientifically proven that women have a better sense of smell than men. It’s time to make a lasting impression. 

Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau De Parfum

Oud is one of the most powerful, expensive, and most highly-coveted ingredients you can find in the world of perfumery. Tom Ford’s Oud Wood is thus pure luxury in a bottle and a true olfactory sensation. 

A distinct and exotic concoction that stirs up impressions of far-away mysteries, this is a fragrance to whisk you away to otherworldly realms. Imagine rosewood and cardamom firing a blazing arrow straight into heart notes of oud wood, sandalwood, and vetiver. Rounding it all off are Tonka bean and amber for warmth and intimacy. Like all Tom Ford colognes, this Oud Wood fragrance is instantly iconic and totally unforgettable.

Try layering it with other fragrances from the same Private Blend collection to create something even more unique and distinct.

Best for: proving yourself as a true perfume connoisseur.

Oud Silk Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

This Oud Silk Mood fragrance was designed as a sort of olfactory bridge between east and west—Orient and Occident. Beginning with notes of Italian bergamot and Moroccan blue chamomile, it develops into the sensual aromas of Bulgarian rose, hedione, and guaiac wood. Closing with a serious flourish are the woody scents of Laotian oud and Indian papyrus.

The overall mood is light and breezy with a hint of mystery.

Best for: a versatile year-round wear.

Creed Aventus by Creed

Inspired by the courage and heroism of Emperor Napoleon, Creed Aventus is full of energy and totally fearless—a scent that certainly makes its presence known.

Contemporary and street-wise, Creed Aventus’ men fragrance opens with the natural performers that are pineapple, blackcurrant, apple, and bergamot. These combine with heart notes like juniper berries and patchouli, while dusky base notes call the final shots with musk and oakmoss. 

Best for: wearing to the office for success, confidence, and determination.

Christian Dior Sauvage Eau De Toilette

You’d be hard pushed to find a list of best colognes for men that doesn’t feature Sauvage by Dior. It’s a best-selling fragrance for a reason. Probably something to do with its poster boy: anti-hero and heart-throb Johnny Depp.

The vibe is outlaw-meets-poet and the mood is untamed sensuality. Sauvage evokes a combination of raw masculine power and a fresh and playful sweetness. The fragrance greets you with juicy bergamot and pepper⁠—strong and unapologetic. Next comes the ambroxan, woody and musky. Hitting bullseye, last but not least, is Papua New Guinean Vanilla absolute.

Christian Dior Sauvage is fierce and confident —but doesn’t take itself too seriously. It will be a hit with your partner, your colleagues, and any passerby.

Best for: casual wear and the occasional special event.

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette

You’re setting yourself up for success when you wear a fragrance named after Eros, God of love and son of Aphrodite. Romance will certainly be in the air—or at least on your wrists⁠—when it comes to this scent from Versace.

With its azure blue bottle and references to Greek mythology, even before you’ve taken the cap off, Versace Eros will whisk you away to idyllic sandy shores and summer love. 

The love affair continues with top notes of mint, green apple, and lemon, followed by a warm embrace of tonka bean, geranium, and ambroxan. Base notes of Madagascan vanilla, vetiver, oakmoss, and a mix of Virginian and Atlas cedar are there with the closing kiss.

Eros is not a subtle scent. It’s a heart-on-your-sleeve kind of fragrance—a real aromatic explosion.

Best for: a romantic evening out.