So, you’re still stumped about what to get your man for Valentine’s Day. And guys, still looking for the perfect scent to make your lady weak in the knees? Don’t worry. You’ve got more than a week to come up with a few things, but we’re always here to facilitate the process. Guys love a good fragrance, and no, we’re not talking about those “soaps on ropes.” Colognes can definitely complete a look or make Valentine’s Day (or night) even better. So I’ve compiled my top five scents for the special day.
1. Joop!
I was in love (no pun intended) when I got a whiff of this for the first time, and that was eons ago. It’s soft scent still manages to uphold the masculine sensuality without being too strong or overbearing when spritzed. A definite winner in my book.
2. Alfred Dunhill Desire
This cologne was made to make heads turn. People are guaranteed to stop you and ask you what you’re wearing. It’s bold in both scent and the design of the bottle. Desire has two scents: red and blue. The red is the winner and obviously more Valentine’s Day appropriate.
3. Thierry Mugler A*Men
I’m normally not one to let ladies at perfume counters spray me, but I had to make an exception when it was this cologne. I got a sample when I was in Canada and knew I needed to get the bottle. Its Oriental woody and musky scent is subtly softened with hints of vanilla and lavender, which makes for an interesting fragrance. The flask of the bottle pretty much speaks for itself. And to make things better, it’s removable, which means you can keep it for years while you get refills.
4. Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men
This is definitely a fragrance a man would want. Bold, strong, and pupil dilating, it’s sure to garner attention when it’s wafted in the air. Because of its spicy nature with hints of citrus to soften the blow, not much needs to be sprayed. It’s long-lasting and sophisticated and celebrates the Manhattan Man (hence the 212).
And last, but certainly not least…
5. Jean Paul Gaultier “Le Male”
When I saw my cousin with this for the first time, I honestly thought it was an empty spaghetti can, until I saw the name. Jean Paul Gaultier is never one to skim on surprises and being off-beat, which is why he can create a fragrance that’s young and hip, but is still a classic today. The bottle edifies the male form, coinciding with the name of the cologne itself.
There you have it. Scents to make Valentine’s Day even better for both parties.
For where to get them, check below:
Any other fragrances you guys can think of?
~Vuitton
February 3, 2010 3:22 pm
JOOP is kinda of old and outdated. I like Burberry Brit and D&G Light Blue.
February 6, 2010 3:05 pm
The Thierry one smells great…especially when it’s on a cutie! (C: