If you want to know what are the Best Men Cologne, then you’re in the right place.
After weeks of researching and testing 143 different mens fragrances, we’ve finally rounded up our top picks of the best men’s cologne 2020.
The results?
All of our highest rated picks smell amazing, have good lasting power and received overwhelming positive ladies reactions.
We believe these are the best-of-the-best colognes available today:
#10 Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense
Light Blue Eau Intense is a much better smelling and more improved version of the already loved original Light Blue.
This newer release is a stronger Eau de Parfum concentration, making it perform better and last much longer.
Light Blue Intense is a fresh citrusy scent with a fruity aquatic vibe. It’s very smooth and well blended.
And it smells AMAZING.
Perfect for the summer months and can also be used in the spring and fall. Great for dates and casual use and would make a great holiday beach scent.
To discover some more amazing summer fragrances that work well in the high heat, check out our top 10 best summer cologne list out.
In short:
A very safe, mass appealing scent that will bag you a ton of compliments.
#9 Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
This is a sweet mass appealing scent.
Smells like the original Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, but with a unique juicy pear note.
This ones best for the colder temperatures, think fall and winter.
This is a perfect clubbing fragrance. (See our #5 pick for the best clubbing fragrance on the market.) Also great for dates and casual wear. Super long lasting.
Ultra Male was made by world renowned master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, so you can be sure you’re getting a super high quality fragrance.
This can be worn by both teenagers and mature men.
#8 Carolina HerreraCH Men Prive
A masculine and boozy seductive scent.
Smells like woody, leather sweetness with a boozy whiskey accord. Rich and luxurious.
Now:
This is a very appealing scent with excellent lasting power that will garner you a LOT of compliments.
Don’t sleep on this one.
Best for colder seasons and evening use. A perfect date scent or for the bars and clubs.
#7 Versace Dylan Blue
Another solid release from Versace. The women’s favorite mens cologne.
This is a very safe fragrance and would make the perfect gift for a loved one.
Dylan Blue smells very fresh and fruity with an underlying sweetness. Women love this.
This is super versatile and can be worn in all seasons and for all occasions. Dressed up, casual, dates, office, clubbing, you name it.
But what you might not know is:
Dylan Blue makes an excellent cheaper alternative to the more expensive, Chanel – Bleu De Chanel, as they both have the same sort of vibe. In fact, we think Dylan Blue smells nicer! (So did our testers.)
Has good performance for a fresh fragrance and can be worn by both teenagers or mature men.
#6 John Varvatos Artisan Pure
A unique fresh and clean, inoffensive masculine scent.
This is a super high quality fresh citrusy floral fragrance. This is niche quality at a designer price.
Artisan Pure is a modern take on a summer freshie. Smells super fresh and uplifting.
In a word: Awesome.
Perfect for any occasion in the spring and summer. Has good lasting power and smells super unique.
Side note: The bottle looks gorgeous too.
#5 Versace Eros
Versace Eros is currently the best clubbing cologne on the market.
This is more suited for younger guys but can be worn by all ages.
Eros is a very playful scent, which makes it perfect for dates, nights out, bars and clubs. You get the idea 🙂
This is THE fragrance for guys looking to attract women.
Smells like fresh apple with a minty vibe mixed with a creamy sweet woody backbone.
This is for the cooler seasons and best suited for nights. Do not use this is the summer heat and go easy with the sprays. 🙂
#4 Prada L’homme Prada(Eau de Toilette Version)
This is currently Prada’s masterpiece.
Be sure to go for the Classic “Eau de Toilette” version as this is the best one. Prada also have a L’Eau, Intense, and Absolu versions, so be carefully while choosing.
That said:
L’Homme Prada is an amazing fresh, clean and luxurious smelling scent. It’s very elegant and mature smelling.
In fact:
L’Homme Prada contains high quality ingredients and an Iris note that makes it smell super unique.
Best for daytime use and formal situations. This is the best office cologne, perfect with a suit and tie. You can also use this for casual situations.
#3 Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo
What happens when you take the best selling mens cologne of all time, add some patchouli and incense, then make it smell even better and last longer?
You get Acqua Di Gio Profumo!
This has the DNA of the original Acqua di Gio but smells more mature and lasts nearly 2 times longer.
Smells like a fresh fruity ocean breeze with a slight woody note and hints of smoky incense.
In a word: awesome.
All seasons, all occasions, this is super versatile. Better suited for summer evenings than summer days.
#2 Christian Dior Sauvage(Eau de Toilette Version)
All ages, all seasons and all occasions. You can wear this one anytime.
Dior Sauvage is a mass appealing fresh spicy peppery smelling scent.
This opens with a blast of super fresh citrus mixed with spices. When it settles down you get a slightly fruity sweet spicy vibe with some woody nuances.
And it smells INCREDIBLE.
Fresh, Clean, Sexy, Classy.
Can be used all year round, shines in the warmer weather and gives long lasting freshness.
Go for the Eau de Toilette version, as this is the first and the best smelling concentration. You don’t need the newer Eau de Parfum version, the EDT smells the best.
#1 Creed Aventus Classic Version
Creed Aventus is a super star in the fragrance community, and for good reason.
Creed are a Niche fragrance house and they use hand-selected super high quality ingredients in their fragrances, but they are also super expensive.
A sweet and fruity masculine scent. Very unique smelling, but mass appealing.
Smells like a pineapple, blackcurrant and apple combo, with underlying woods and musk. Lasts for hours.
This can be used in all seasons and all occasions, day or night. Especially good for nights out and dates.
When it was released in 2010 it was super unique, but now other fragrance houses are trying to copy it with their own similar versions. But Aventus is still the original and the best.