In this post we’ve rounded up the newest men’s summer fragrance releases from 2024 and 2025—plus a few timeless classics that still hold their ground.
These launches bring fresh takes on marine accords, citrus bursts, spicy orientals and more, giving you the cutting-edge scents to wear now.
Below you’ll find each fragrance’s key category, a concise overview of its character, and its signature top, heart and base notes.
Looking to upgrade your scent game this summer? Here we go.
1. Giorgio Armani Acqua Gio Elixir (2025)
Overview: A deeper, more intense aquatic that builds on the Acqua Gio lineage with resinous warmth beneath its signature marine freshness.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Aquatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Sea Salt, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Jasmine, Marine Accord
- Base Notes: Ambergris, Vetiver
2. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Capri In Love Pour Homme (2025)
Overview: Sunshine in a bottle—vibrant citrus and Mediterranean florals that transport you straight to the island of Capri.
Fragrance Type: Citrus Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Sicilian Lemon, Green Apple
- Heart Notes: Petitgrain, Jasmine
- Base Notes: White Musk, Cedar
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Flower Edition (2025)
Overview: A floral-woody spin on Le Beau, opening with bright florals and settling on creamy tonka and warm sandalwood.
Fragrance Type: Floral Woody Musk
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Neroli, Ginger
- Heart Notes: Orange Blossom, Tuberose
- Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
4. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum 2025
Overview: The boldest Y yet, turning up the intensity with spicy-woody depth and a refined amber dry-down.
Fragrance Type: Spicy Woody Amber
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Ginger, Basil
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium
- Base Notes: Cedarwood, Ambergris
5. Paco Rabanne Phantom Elixir (2025)
Overview: A darker twist on Phantom, with velvety woods and cosmic vanilla woven through its tech-inspired bottle.
Fragrance Type: Woody Vanilla
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lavender, Lemon
- Heart Notes: Tonka Bean, Coffee
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Cedar
6. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Metallic Musk (2025)
Overview: The explosive Spicebomb formula with a metallic musk-heavy base that adds glossy depth to its signature spice burst.
Fragrance Type: Amber Spicy
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Grapefruit, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes: Saffron, Cinnamon
- Base Notes: White Musk, Cedar
7. Indigo Davidoff (2025)
Overview: A cool, marine-inspired aromatic that layers sea breeze over green herbs and mineral woods.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Aquatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Maritime Accord, Mint
- Heart Notes: Geranium, Sea Breeze
- Base Notes: Driftwood, Ambergris
8. Issey Miyake Le Sel D’Issey Eau de Toilette (2025)
Overview: A salt-sprayed twist on the classic, highlighting mineral freshness before warming into spicy woods.
Fragrance Type: Aquatic Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Sea Salt, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Ginger, Violet Leaf
- Base Notes: Cedar, Patchouli
9. Layton Parfum de Marly (2025)
Overview: Richer and more opulent than the original Layton, deepening its spiced-vanilla core with oud nuances.
Fragrance Type: Oriental Spicy
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Apple, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Jasmine, Rose
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Oud
10. Maison Martin Margiela Never-ending Summer (2025)
Overview: A nostalgic, tropical Eau de Réminiscence with creamy coconut and sun-warmed woods.
Fragrance Type: Gourmand Aquatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Coconut Water, Orange Blossom
- Heart Notes: Coconut Cream, Tiare Flower
- Base Notes: Driftwood, Musk
11. Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man Extrait (2025)
Overview: A concentrated take on the cult classic, amping up its smoky-fruity heart and leather-lean base.
Fragrance Type: Chypre Fruity
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lemon, Black Currant
- Heart Notes: Rose, Pineapple
- Base Notes: Patchouli, Leather
12. Hugo Boss Bottled Bold Citrus (2025)
Overview: Crisp citrus splash meets aromatic herbs for an energetic, modern twist on Bottled.
Fragrance Type: Citrus Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Geranium, Sage
- Base Notes: Cedarwood, Musk
13. Louis Vuitton Imagination (2025)
Overview: A contemplative woody-citrus with notes of tea, spices and a soft amber trail.
Fragrance Type: Aromatic Woody
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Mandarin, Black Tea
- Heart Notes: Cinnamon, Ginger
- Base Notes: Amber, Cedar
14. Versace Eros Versace (Classic)
Overview: A perennial favorite blending bright mint and Italian lemon with warming vanilla and woods.
Fragrance Type: Woody Oriental
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Mint, Green Apple, Lemon
- Heart Notes: Tonka Bean, Ambroxan
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Oakmoss
15. Hermès Terre d’Hermès (Classic)
Overview: Earthy citrus meets mineral woods in this stalwart that remains unmatched for sophistication.
Fragrance Type: Woody Citrus
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Orange, Grapefruit
- Heart Notes: Pepper, Pelargonium
- Base Notes: Vetiver, Cedar
16. Versace Pour Homme (Classic)
Overview: A timeless fougère with clean lavender, neroli and a subtle wood-moss foundation.
Fragrance Type: Fougère Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli
- Heart Notes: Clary Sage, Hyacinth
- Base Notes: Cedar, Musk
17. Montblanc Explorer (Classic)
Overview: A modern woody aromatic that conjures adventure through vetiver, leather and ambroxan.
Fragrance Type: Woody Aromatic
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes: Leather, Vetiver
- Base Notes: Ambroxan, Patchouli
18. Nautica Voyage (Classic)
Overview: Fresh aquatic apple and green leaf notes evoke a crisp ocean breeze.
Fragrance Type: Aquatic Green
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Green Leaf, Apple
- Heart Notes: Lotus, Mimosa
- Base Notes: Musk, Cedar
19. Prada L’Homme (Classic)
Overview: A smooth iris-driven fougère that balances powdery elegance with subtle amber warmth.
Fragrance Type: Woody Floral Musk
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Neroli, Black Pepper
- Heart Notes: Iris, Amber
- Base Notes: Cedarwood, Patchouli
20. Invictus by Paco Rabanne (Classic)
Overview: A vibrant, sporty marine scent where sparkling grapefruit and salty sea air meet aromatic bay leaf and a warm, woody base.
Fragrance Type: Aquatic Marine
Scent Profile:
- Top Notes: Grapefruit, Marine Accord
- Heart Notes: Bay Leaf, Jasmine
- Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss