The 8 Best Colognes to Wear This Spring
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The sun is out. It's getting a lot warmer. Spring—bordering summer already—is finally here and staying consistent in its warmth, and so it's time to rearrange that fragrance rotation. Out with the ouds and deep leathers of the cooler months, and in with something a little lighter .
It's still not summer yet (though we're getting close), so we're not quite ready for the Mr. Ripley beachside energy, but rather something fresh and fun that'll still make a statement without clogging the nostrils of everyone around you. Spring is the most versatile season when it comes to fragrance: You can go for something floral , spicy , citrusy , or even a woody scent that isn't on the intense side.
Whatever you're looking for, we've rounded up the eight best scents for spring that'll elicit the odd "Wow, you smell nice."
1) Brioni Eau de Parfum Eclat
Cool, citrusy, and spicy, this one opens with a bright blend of grapefruit and pink pepper. It's a fresh and lively pick, perfect for the ever-warming days.
2) Creed Green Irish Tweed Eau de Parfum
Taking inspiration from vintage fragrances and the outdoors, the appeal of this one couldn't be clearer from the name. It's fresh, green, and timeless, opening with fresh bergamot, lemon, and geranium, before drying down into an earthy, green oakmoss.
3) Chanel Paris - Biarritz Eau de Toilette Spray
Les Eaux De Chanel fragrances take inspiration from the travels of Gabrielle Chanel, and this one in particular is a love letter to the Basque coast, grounded in the vibrancy of Sicilian mandarin and a lily-of-the-valley accord.
4) Parfums de Marly Greenley
Some men are apprehensive about fruity notes in a perfume, but the crisp green apple that opens Greenley is quite unlike anything we've smelled before. Perfect if you're sick of the citrus scents.
5) Dior Gris Dior Eau de Parfum
Enigmatic, fluid and truly unisex, Gris Dior is a classic chypre engineered to shine in spring and autumn. Opening with fresh citrus before gradually unveiling its warmth through a softer rose and violet, soon settling into an elegant oakmoss. It's like the olfactory equivalent of the changing seasons.
6) Armani Privé Thé Yulong Eau de Toilette
If you're seeking something green but not earthy, and you're a little sick of the mossy or pine-related scents, then perhaps a fresh tea leaf fragrance is what you're looking for. Blending the energizing feel of green tea with the smokiness of black tea, Thé Yulong will take you seamlessly from a fresh spring afternoon to an evening celebration.
7) Zegna La Panoramica Eau De Parfum
Many thought that Zegna left fragrance behind for good—that was until they returned this year with the sensational Memorie collection, inspired by the personal memories of founder Ermenegildo Zegna. Pine needles, lavender, and vetiver make this a classic fougère fragrance, with a fresh, clean smell that recalls the forest of the Oasi Zegna nature park.
8) Louis Vuitton L'Immensité
Most of the time, spicy scents are confined to pepper, cinnamon, or saffron, but ginger-forward scents are some of the most underrated on the market. L'Immensité from Louis Vuitton puts a new spin on ginger, going for an invigorating, breezy freshness, rather than the warmth we so often associate with spice.
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