12 Fragrances for Men Women Love to Wear

Traditionally, fragrance was divided into male and female categories. But, in 2022, it doesn’t matter. No matter how we identify, we all love things that smell good. Many brands market their fragrances as unisex. Personally, I am all for it.

This is not just me. It turns out that this is also true for many people. This is not a new concept. We are all familiar with it. While we all agree that scents do not have a gender, it is true that there are some scents that can be used by men or that have a profile that can be used by men. These fragrances are great enough to grab from your lover or friend who is masci-identified.

Or… to purchase for yourself, gendered marketing aside. We know that we will spray a scent we love on ourselves. I asked my staff members to share their top «men’s» fragrances they love, either on themselves or on someone else. Below are 12 scents that you should try, regardless of how you identify.

Paco Rabanne Invictus Platinum Eau de Parfum

This grapefruit, cypress, and lavender scent is kinda-citrusy and kinda-earthy. The floral note is what makes this scent so unique, according to me. This blend is both calming and uplifting.

Tom Ford Ombre Leather

Tom Ford refers to Ombre Leather’s universally beloved fragrance as a’second-skin’ because that’s exactly how it is — at least for me. The muted floral and spicy leather notes melt into my skin until it smells almost like coziness. It’s the scent that restores her to normal on days when she feels a little off balance. It snaps me back to my place.

Aaron Terrence Hughes Daddy Eau de Parfum

Intoxicating is not a word. Aaron Terrence Hughes’s Daddy will put you in a trance. The oudy base is surrounded by layers of nutmeg and sandalwood. This creates a strong and sweet aroma. This is how a sorcerer should smell, I am convinced. Here’s my proof. Soon after I brought it in, our staff loved it.

Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette

Jazz Club is loved by all genders. However, its masculine notes such as tobacco leaf and Rum are what make it so popular. This warm scent will transport you to a speakeasy that allows you to smoke inside.

Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum

This is my father’s «ultimate perfume.» We’d guess that many people agree with this popular scent. She says that her husband loves the scent’s woody-citrus blends and that he always buys duty-free bottles whenever he travels.

P.F. Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco Candle

P.F. Candle Co does not necessarily divide its scents according to gender. However, its Teakwood & Tobacco candle is known as the «boyfriend scent». It’s exactly how I discovered it: It was introduced into my life by my boyfriend seven years ago and I’m now the one who repurchases it. It lives up to its name. Rich tobacco and leather notes are enhanced with citrus and spice to make it a crowd pleaser at any time of the year.

Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Eaux Cedre

Issey Myake’s woody scent is a blend of the smooth spice of cardamom, patchouli, vetiver, and cedar. This is the scent you can sweat buckets in, but still feel clean to those around you.

Parfums de Marly Haltane Eau de Parfum

Haltane smells like someone who has a lot of leather furniture, reads dense books and wears blazers that have elbow patches. Their place is very hot in summer, but it smells amazing. This scent is dominated by Oudwood, which is complemented with lavender, clary sage, and bergamot to add some brightness. Its potency is further enhanced by patchouli, musk and vetiver.

Nasomatto Black Afgano Extrait de Parfum

You can make a train car dislike you if you use more than two sprays. This stuff is so effective that you will smell like the most expensive hashish on the market if you only use a few drops. This is exactly how this scent feels. The scent has a little bit of green, but the incense and oud notes make it dark, almost like a hunter rather than grass green. This powerful, resiny scent has been crafted with just enough refinement to give it an unmistakable elegance.

Ex Tenebris Lux, Kilian Dark Lord

Dark Lord is our favorite fragrance. This blend of pepper, jasmine and a lot of vetiver feels …. dark. It is powerful. It is intoxicating. These are not emotions that men should feel.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Silver Gentle Fluidity

Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Gentle Fluidity Duo is a great way to really experience the transformative power and smell of scent. It comes in two versions, «gold» or «silver,» that both smell very different but actually contain the same notes, just in different concentrations.

This elixir contains nutmeg and coriander, vanilla, musks and amber wood. While the gold version is more warm and vanilla, the silver one is fresh, spicy and aromatic. This elixir smells like expensive green soap, or a similarly pricey aftershave. It’s perfect for spritzing on during hot summer days (or nights out).

Christian Dior Tobacolor Eau de Parfum

Tobacolor by Dior is as sweet and smoky-sweet as it is. This is what you get when you imagine different kinds of tobacco being lit up and then dipped in honeyed fruits. This is a warm, comforting scent that can be worn by anyone who chooses to. However, we love it when it’s used on someone with a more masculine aura.