Top Colognes To Covet for Spring 2023
Find your signature scent throughout the year
Find your signature scent throughout the year
Text: Henry Chandonnet
Too often we rely on the simple, one-size-fits-all fragrant. Notions of a ‘signature scent’ have led to some horribly out-of-place fragrance choices. In truth, fragrances are a seasonal entity. Summer colognes are bright, opening up the spirit with fruits and flowers. For winter, however, we aim for a darker tone. Colognes should be warm and smoky, injected with some spice. If you’re still relying on a summer fragrance, it’s time to step your game up. Check out these top fixes for a standout scent.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille ($390) | Tom Ford
Key Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, Ginger
REPLICA By the Fireplace ($144) | Maison Margiela
Key Notes: Chestnut, Clove, Cashmeran, Vanilla
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Key Notes: Ambrette Seeds, Sea Salt, Sage
$155, Jo Malone
OVERTURE MAN ($360) | Amouage
Key Notes: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cumin, Smoky Leather
Byredo Eleventh Hour ($200) | Byredo
Key Notes: Ban Timmur, Bergamot, Rum
SpiceBomb Extreme ($125) | Viktor & Rolf
Key Notes: Black Pepper, Saffron
Le Labo Oud 27 ($310) | Le Labo
Key Notes: Agarwood, Cedar Atlas, Incense, Patchouli
Leather Skies by AllSaints ($84) | AllSaints
Key Notes: Olibanum, Leather, Black Sandalwood
Tam Dao by Diptyque ($115) | Diptyque
Key Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Cypress