12 Of The Best Male Fragrances For Women To Try

12 Of The Best Male Fragrances For Women To Try

Sales of traditional female florals are falling in favour of more woody, spicy scents.
Finding a masculine scent to suit you can add an intriguing tougher edge to a feminine look. From Comme des Garçons to Jo Malone, here are 12 fragrances that suit both sexes.
Amazingreen Eau de Parfum Spray, £59.50 | Comme des Garcons
Amazingreen Eau de Parfum Spray, £59.50 | Comme des Garcons

1. Comme Des Garçons Amazing Green EDP

A beautiful blend of green pepper, gunpowder and warming vetiver in a chic bottle you’ll want to leave on display. This is a unique fragrance, guaranteed to set you apart from the crowd.
 

L’homme Cologne Cedrat Eau De Toilette, £49 | L'Occitane
L’homme Cologne Cedrat Eau De Toilette, £49 | L'Occitane

2. L’Occitane L’Homme Cologne Cedrat EDT

Rich with black and pink peppercorn, this fragrance has a musky and spicy boho vibe which lingers on the skin.
 

Le Male Eau de Toilette, £37.50 | Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Eau de Toilette, £37.50 | Jean Paul Gaultier

3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

A fragrance classic, this heady scent smells gratifyingly expensive thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom and warming wormwood.
 

Bleu De Chanel Shower Gel, £30 | Chanel
Bleu De Chanel Shower Gel, £30 | Chanel

4. Chanel Bleu de Chanel EDT

This grapefruit-infused fragrance has real depth. Dry cedar and vetiver come together for a finish that’s soft, powdery and incredibly comforting.

 

Eau Sauvage, £76 | Christian Dior
Eau Sauvage, £76 | Christian Dior

5. Dior Eau Sauvage EDT

The ultimate neck-nuzzling scent stands the test of time having been a bestseller for over twenty years. The popular tangy aroma has a tobacco and spicy lavender on a woody base. Utterly addictive.

Ginerpro Di Sardegna Eau De Toilette, £68 | Aqua Di Parma
Ginerpro Di Sardegna Eau De Toilette, £68 | Aqua Di Parma

6. Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro di Sardegna EDT

A good choice for the summer months as pepper, nutmeg and juniper make for a light citrus scent that’s a real mood booster and easy-to-wear.

Dark Rum Eau de Parfum, £130 | Malin + Goetz
Dark Rum Eau de Parfum, £130 | Malin + Goetz

7. Malin & Goetz Dark Rum EDP

Try this is you like your perfume on the darker side – it’s a musky, potent blend of rum (what gave it away?), bergamot, anise and leather. Expensive, but so worth it.

 Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne, £120 | Jo Malone
Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne, £120 | Jo Malone

8. Jo Malone Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne

Dry and smoky with a citrus twist, this cool-guy/girl scent was the reason we were stopped in the street (true story).

24 Old Bond Street Eau de Cologne Concentrée Spray, £96.95 | Atkinsons
24 Old Bond Street Eau de Cologne Concentrée Spray, £96.95 | Atkinsons

9. Atkinson’s 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract

Conjure up the smell of old libraries, a smoky fire and leather seats – yes it may be clichéd – but that’s what you have bottled here. Intense yet surprisingly wearable, thanks to the addition of floral petals and tonka bean. 

Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette, £60 | Aesop
Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette, £60 | Aesop

10. Aesop Marrakech Intense EDT

Combining clove and sandalwood with cardamom gives this masculine scent an animalistic quality we can’t get enough of.

Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette, £95 | Maison Margiela
Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette, £95 | Maison Margiela

11. Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club EDT

Make a statement with this unusual but ultra-sensual explosion of vanilla, vetiver, tobacco and tonka bean. The definition of sophistication.

Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum, £120 | Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum, £120 | Frederic Malle

12. Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur EDP

Warm without being too rich, Musc Ravageur leaves skin with a sensual aura of vanilla, amber, musk, tangerine and cinnamon. Ideal for those who prefer their scent subtle.

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