Gents, now that we’re in spring 2025, it’s time to update your fragrances.
The best men’s scents for this season embrace spring energy with fresh citrus and clean herbs, and warm woods.
There’s something for bold evening styles and casual daytime scents, so don’t worry, we have your needs covered. The selection is youthful, trendy, and will definitely get you noticed.
We’ve also included a short description of each fragrance as well as its main category and its prominent note. Let’s jump right into the best picks for the season!
1. Dior Sauvage Eau Forte
Overview: An alcohol-free, water-based reinterpretation of the classic Sauvage, featuring subtle, aromatic-fresh notes like musk and cashmere.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Fresh
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Sichuan Pepper
- Base Notes: Musk, Cashmere Wood
Description: Dior Sauvage Eau Forte offers a modern twist on the original Sauvage, utilizing a water-based formula that provides a lighter, more subtle scent. The combination of citrusy top notes and a musky base makes it ideal for those seeking a fresh yet sophisticated fragrance.
2. Tom Ford Bois Pacifique
Overview: Inspired by Tom Ford’s childhood in Big Sur, this fragrance combines sandalwood, cedar, and oakwood to evoke a sense of inner peace.
Fragrance Type: Woody Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Cardamom, Akigalawood™, Turmeric
- Heart Notes: Iris, Saffron, Incense
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Oak, Amber, Vanilla
Description: Bois Pacifique captures the serene essence of coastal forests, blending warm woody notes with subtle spices. This fragrance exudes tranquility and sophistication, making it perfect for daily wear or special occasions.
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir
Overview: A 2023 release offering a richer, more intense version of the original, blending warm spices with a hint of sweetness and a sophisticated amber-woody finish.
Fragrance Type: Amber Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Mint, Lavender, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Cinnamon, Orange Blossom
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
Description: Le Male Elixir intensifies the iconic scent with deeper, richer notes, offering a bold and sensual fragrance experience. Its blend of spices and sweet undertones makes it a versatile choice for both day and night.
4. Hermès H24 Herbes Vives Eau de Parfum
Overview: A fresh, aromatic fragrance featuring herbal notes, pear, and the innovative cooling molecule Physcool®, capturing the essence of urban rain showers.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Green
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus
- Heart Notes: Rosewood, Sclarene
- Base Notes: Pear, Physcool®
Description: H24 Herbes Vives embodies the vitality of fresh herbs and the crispness of pear, enhanced by innovative cooling notes. This fragrance offers a modern and invigorating scent, perfect for the contemporary man.
5. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza
Overview: An audacious expression combining Calabrian bergamot, coffee, and vetiver, encapsulating the essence of a blooming Roman garden.
Fragrance Type: Woody Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Coffee
- Base Notes: Vetiver
Description: Born In Roma Green Stravaganza blends vibrant citrus with rich coffee and earthy vetiver, creating a dynamic and modern fragrance. It’s a bold choice for those looking to make a statement.
6. Narciso Rodriguez Vetiver Musc
Overview: An invigorating blend of cardamom, cypress, nutmeg, musk, and vetiver, offering depth and boldness with a minerality that stands out.
Fragrance Type: Woody Spicy
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Cardamom, Cypress, Nutmeg
- Heart Notes: Musk, Bourbon Geranium, Lavender, Red Algae, Frankincense
- Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar
Description: Vetiver Musc offers a complex and intriguing scent profile, combining spicy and woody notes with a mineral freshness. It’s a distinctive fragrance for those seeking something unique.
7. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky Eau de Parfum
Overview: A playful release from the prestigious niche house, showcasing a unique blend that reflects the brand’s innovative approach.
Fragrance Type: Floral Woody Musk
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Sage
- Base Notes: Cedarwood, Musk
Description: Kurky Eau de Parfum combines fresh citrus with aromatic herbs and a woody base, offering a playful yet sophisticated scent. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to explore new fragrance territories.
8. Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir Eau de Parfum
Overview: A bold fragrance combining fresh and warm notes, designed to exude confidence and create a memorable impression.
Fragrance Type: Woody Spicy
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lavandin, Green Cardamom, Black Pepper
- Heart Notes: Incense, Patchouli
- Base Notes: Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean
Description: Invictus Victory Elixir by Rabanne is a potent elixir made to push victory beyond limits. This rich, powerful, and long-lasting nectar blends spicy woods and biting freshness, making it the ultimate expression of victory for the epic achiever.
9. Creed Absolu Aventus (2024 Edition)
Overview: A fresher iteration of the original, with improved longevity and sillage, featuring prominent notes like cinnamon, patchouli, and pink pepper.
Fragrance Type: Chypre Fruity
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant
- Heart Notes: Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron, Cardamom
- Base Notes: Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver
Description: Absolu Aventus is a striking interpretation of the classic Aventus, introducing a burst of citrus energy through exquisitely fresh grapefruit that leads to the sophisticated woods of Haitian vetiver. This limited-edition fragrance adds an elegant dimension of smoke to the pineapple and patchouli heart, deepening a richly layered longevity. ?cite?turn0search3?
10. Paco Rabanne Phantom Elixir Parfum Intense
Overview: An intense version of the original Phantom, offering a deeper, more robust scent profile suitable for evening wear.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lavender, Lemon Zest
- Heart Notes: Apple, Smoke Accord
- Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver
Description: Phantom Elixir Parfum Intense amplifies the boldness of the original Phantom, introducing richer and darker notes that create a captivating and long-lasting fragrance, perfect for making a statement during evening occasions.
11. Issey Miyake Solar Lavender
Overview: A standout addition to the L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme line, blending lavender with solar notes for a fresh, vibrant scent.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Sichuan Pepper
- Heart Notes: Lavender Essence
- Base Notes: Cedarwood
Description: L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Solar Lavender Eau de Toilette Intense explores the interaction between the freshness of water and the sunny scent of Provence lavender, emulating an aquatic breeze infused with spicy and woody notes. The top note of earthy Sichuan pepper enhances the warm and solar facets of the scent, the heart note of lavender essence brings an aromatic facet to the fragrance, and it is completed with a base note of warming cedarwood.
12. Guerlain Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Overview: A luxurious limited edition offering a modern twist on the classic Habit Rouge, with enhanced depth and warmth.
Fragrance Type: Amber Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Rosewood, Basil, Pimento
- Heart Notes: Sandalwood, Carnation, Patchouli, Cedar, Rose, Cinnamon
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Amber, Moss, Leather, Benzoin, Labdanum, Olibanum
Description: Created in 1965, Habit Rouge was the first amber fragrance for men in perfumery. This tribute to Guerlain’s passion for the dressage of horses created an element of surprise with its scents of sensual and bold vanilla. An amber that is by turns citrusy, warm, and accented with vanilla, it expresses the genius of contrast and well-mastered emotions.
13. Azzaro Forever Wanted Elixir
Overview: An intense fragrance continuing the elixir trend, taking the scent profile into deeper, more captivating territories.
Fragrance Type: Amber Spicy
*Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Cinnamon, Red Apple
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Rum Accord
- Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Patchouli
Description: Azzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a bold and intense fragrance that combines warm spices with rich, sweet undertones, creating a captivating and long-lasting scent perfect for evening wear.
14. Balmain Blanc Galaxie
Overview: A vibrant addition to the Les Éternels Collection, bursting with fresh and invigorating notes suitable for spring.
Fragrance Type: Citrus Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Rosemary
- Base Notes: White Musk, Amber
Description: Balmain Blanc Galaxie offers a refreshing blend of citrus and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a light yet distinctive fragrance for the warmer months.
15. Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31
Overview: A delightful fragrance blending floral and fruity notes, offering a sophisticated and modern scent profile.
Fragrance Type: Floral
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Juicy Pear, Peach, Mandarin Orange
- Heart Notes: Rose Centifolia, Magnolia, White Peony, Violet Wood
- Base Notes: Vetiver, Ambrox® Super, Vanilla, Praline, Musk
Description: Kayali’s Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 is a warm floral masterpiece that combines juicy pear and peach with enchanting rose and pink peony. The fragrance is further enriched with violet wood and purple musk, creating a timeless, romantic, and sensual scent.