Are you a young man looking for a new cologne? Then you have come to the right place. We have listed 14 of the best colognes for young men – no matter season, environment, taste or personality.
A cologne says a lot about a man. It could strengthen him and add to his character, but it can also have the opposite effect. It’s all about finding the fragrance that suits you and your personality.
14 Best Colognes for Young Men
Most young men want something masculine and sophisticated, yet playful and charming. While some fragrances are more suitable for a romantic date, there are others that are calmer and perfect as an everyday perfume.
No matter what type of fragrance you are looking for – as a young man, this is the ultimate list of colognes for you.
1. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l’Homme Cologne for Men
Time: Night
Season: Winter and fall
Signatures: Aromatic, warm spicy, fresh spicy, woody, and floral
Keywords: Masculine, dark, powerful, mysterious, and sensual
This is the perfect cologne for strong but silent men who radiate an aura of mystery.
The compelling Yves Saint Laurent scent combines spicy top notes of cardamom with gentle middle notes of bergamot, tangy citrus, lavender, and rich cedar.
This is completed with the base notes of earthy cumin and vetiver, for a well-rounded and contrasting scent that is powerful and sensual.
La Nuit de l’Homme is made for those cool winter and fall nights when you’re enjoying a glass of Scotch by the fire. The strength of this scent is sure to attract others who share your compelling and powerful personality.
Our only complaint is that the scent has limited longevity of approximately 3 hours. However, it’s well worth the investment for a dark and masculine scent with the perfect balance of spicy and fresh.
2. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct
Time: Day
Season: Spring and summer
Signatures: Ozonic, aquatic, aromatic, musky, and fresh
Keywords: Modern, fresh, warm, confident, and expressive
First Instinct is a cool, fresh scent that combines top notes of gin, tonic, and kiwano melon with middle notes of Sichuan pepper, sweet violet, and citrus.
Abercrombie and Fitch completes this intriguing combination with base notes of musk and amber, for a truly modern scent that lingers for hours.
The fresh scent best suits modern men who are expressive with their emotions and have the confidence to be sensitive.
It’s a subtle but unforgettable scent that is best suited to summer days on the beach or spring games of soccer in the park.
3. Curve for Men by Liz Claiborne
Time: Day
Season: Spring and summer
Signatures: Aromatic, woody, fresh spicy, citrus, powdery, and sweet
Keywords: Fresh, positive, youthful, and uplifting
Curve for Men is a delicious, earthy cologne for young men that embrace the power of their youth and connection to the world.
It serves top notes of zesty pineapple, sweet juniper berries, lavender, neroli, and sour lemon. Middle notes of coriander, ginger, sage, and cardamom bring in a fresh spicy element that is youthful and full of positive power.
The cologne completes its scent profile with base notes of sandalwood, amber, musk, cedar, and mahogany.
This tantalizing combination draws its inspiration from the garden and the forest, best suited to men who love being in Mother Nature.
We also love how affordable Curve for Men is, making it a solid choice for everyday use in spring and summer.
4. Chanȇl Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
Time: Day
Season: Spring, summer, and fall
Signatures: Aromatic, balsamic, fresh spicy, woody, green, and citrus
Keywords: Sensual, strong, fresh, and extreme
If you’re looking for a strong and sensual scent that pushes the boundaries, you can’t go wrong with Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme by Chanĕl.
The scent immerses you in top notes of sage, mandarin orange, mint, and cypress, whisking you away to a fresh forest garden.
It packs some heat with its pepper middle notes and grounds the wearer with base notes of musk, sandalwood, cedar, and powdery tonka bean.
This juxtaposition of different scent profiles creates an intense aroma that is best suited to men who have high powered careers or who simply love to live outside the lines. You attract others just from existing in a space, due to your dominant personality and addictive impulsivity.
5. Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
Time: Night
Season: Winter, fall, and spring
Signatures: Aromatic, green, vanilla, balsamic, and fresh spicy
Keywords: Passionate, desirable, and heroic
Eros by Versace was modelled after the Greek god famous for his passion and sensuality.
It’s best suited to nights out at cocktail bars during the colder months, with an intriguingly fresh but powerful scent profile.
Eros combines delicious top notes of mint, green apple, and lemon with sweeter middle notes of tonka bean, geranium, and ambroxan. The base notes feature Madagascan vanilla, vetiver, oakmoss, and cedar.
If you’re a passionate man who dominates in his career, hobbies, or life in general, you’re well suited to this cologne for young men.
It’s best suited to nighttime in the cooler months, where the strength and allure of this cologne will make sure that you’re never without company.
Our only warning is that Eros is a strong scent, so be sure to use it with moderation if you’re looking for subtlety.
6. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Time: Night
Season: Winter and fall
Signatures: Aromatic, fresh spicy, balsamic, vanilla, warm spicy, and green
Keywords: Intense, sensible, modern, gentle, and masculine
There are many ways to express masculinity. Le Male is designed for sensitive souls who happily embrace vulnerability and see it as a source of strength.
It leads with gentle floral top notes that include artemisia, lavender, mint, bergamot, and cardamom. The middle notes are fresh but spicy, delivering a combination of caraway, orange blossom, and warm cinnamon.
Vanilla shines in this fragrance too, accompanied by earthy sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, and fresh cedar.
This is a truly warm scent, best suited to evenings in the cooler months.
If you’re a sensitive soul who enjoys classic movies, art galleries, or niche museums, this is the perfect scent to take your date nights to the next level.
7. Versace Pour Homme Sealed Dylan Blue
Time: Day and night
Season: Spring and summer
Signatures: Citrus, amber, fresh spicy, musky, balsamic, and aquatic
Keywords: Versatile, relaxed, casual, and sporty.
If you’re looking for a versatile cologne that works well both during the day and night, Pour Homme Sealed Dylan Blue by Versace could be your new scent.
It boasts citric top notes that include Calabrian bergamot, zesty grapefruit, fig leaf, and water elements. Mid notes bring a little spice with black pepper, ambroxan, papyrus, and violet leaf.
Base notes of incense, musk, saffron, and tonka bean bring a luxurious richness to this casual scent that excels in the warmer months.
Versace is a luxury brand, but this cologne is relaxed and sporty, ideal if you like to continue your social gatherings all the way from lunch to midnight. The longevity of the scent ensures that Dylan Blue will go the distance.
8. Calvin Klein ck one Eau De Toilette
Time: Day
Season: Summer
Signatures: Citrus, green, floral, woody, and powdery.
Keywords: Clean, fresh, youthful, and unisex
Calvin Klein delivers a fresh and youthful scent that is suitable for both men and women with ck one.
The playful cologne is light and summery, with a fruity and delicious array of top notes that includes pineapple, green, mandarin, papaya, and bergamot. Middle notes draw inspiration from the garden with the addictive floral scents of violet, jasmine, lily, rose, and freesia.
ck one retains a deep connection to the earth with base notes that include sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, and rejuvenating green tea.
What we love most about this scent is its versatility. It’s best suited to the summer months, when both young men and women can rock the cologne at the beach, park, brunch, and even work. It’s casual but playful, with a wonderful freshness that keeps you going back for more.
9. Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb Extreme
Time: Night
Season: Winter and fall
Signatures: Fresh spicy, vanilla, tobacco, sweet, and aromatic
Keywords: Intense, bold, formal, elegant, and warm
Spicebomb Extreme lives up to its name with an intense scent that combines lavender, caraway, black pepper, tobacco, and vanilla.
This mixture of spicy, sweet, and smooth is alluring and warm, best suited to formal occasions like company dinners, cocktail parties, or weddings.
It shines during the colder months of winter and fall, where the warmth of the cologne helps you to forget about the chilly air and piercing rain. It also lasts for hours, so you can spray before you leave the house and smell great all night.
Spicebomb Extreme speaks to the traditional version of masculinity, where men are bold and confident, with an aura of powerful intrigue.
10. Hugo Boss Bottled Intense
Time: Day and night
Season: Fall
Signatures: Warm spicy, woody, vanilla, aromatic, fruity, and cinnamon
Keywords: Luxurious, masculine, and intoxicating
If you’re looking for a bold and luxurious cologne that can keep up with your fast-paced lifestyle, Intense by Hugo Boss could fit the bill.
It leads with fruity and citrus top notes that include fresh apple, orange blossom, and bergamot. The middle notes deliver warm spices fresh from the garden, with a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, lavender, and geranium.
Intense base notes of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, vanilla, and coumarin balance out the cologne for an intoxicating scent that best suits high-powered businessmen and lovers of the good life.
In line with its strong smell, Intense can last for hours on your skin. It’s versatile enough to wear from day until night, with a warm and spicy essence that best matches the fall months.
11. Unforgivable By Sean John For Men
Time: Day and night
Season: Summer and spring
Signatures: Citrus, aromatic, woody, fresh spicy, and balsamic
Keywords: Seductive, passionate, refined, and diverse
The cologne may be called Unforgivable, but you’d be forgiven for falling for its seductive charms.
It leans heavily into citrus aromas, with top notes that include mandarin, tangerine, grapefruit, Sicilian lemon, and green. Middle notes include the fresh floral scents of iris and lavender, with a base of woody tonka bean, rum, and cashmere wood.
This diverse combination is suitable for men who have many facets to their personality, including sweetness, strength, and a zest for life.
You can wear Unforgivable during the day or night, with the scent standing out during the hotter months of summer and spring.
Just a whiff of the cologne will transport you to a nighttime beach scene, sipping cocktails under the stars.
12. Prada Luna Rossa Carbon
Time: Day
Season: Spring and summer
Signatures: Fresh spicy, aromatic, amber, mineral, metallic, and citrus
Keywords: Fresh, sharp, and mature
Luna Rossa Carbon is a fresh and breezy scent that evokes warm summer days spent lounging at the beach or by the lake.
It leads with spicy notes of bergamot and pepper, with earthier middle notes that include lavender, soil, water, metal, and coal. The base notes have their own spice, with a combination of patchouli and ambroxan that brings sharpness to the overall aroma.
The overall smell is alluring without being overpowering and has a playful quality that matches men who know how to balance work and relaxation.
13. Acqua Di Gio By Giorgio Armani
Time: Day
Season: Summer
Signatures: Citrus, aromatic, marine, floral, and fresh spicy
Keywords: Free-spirited, balanced, and light
Acqua Di Gio is a wildly popular cologne for young men, and with good reason.
The quintessential summer scent has a watery and citric aroma that evokes summertime playfulness.
Top notes of orange, lime, mandarin, lemon, neroli, jasmine, and bergamot deliver a zesty citrus hit that is perfect for hot weather. The mid notes lean more towards floral and spicy, with hints of nutmeg, coriander, violet, jasmine, and rosemary.
The scent is perfectly balanced with base notes of amber, patchouli, oakmoss, cedar, and white musk.
This reflects the personality of this scent: a balanced and centered young man who knows when to be serious and when to break the rules.
14. Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Pour Lui Eau De Toilette
Time: Day
Season: Summer and spring
Signatures: Woody, citrus, aromatic, yellow floral, tuberose
Keywords: Sporty, simple, elegant, fresh, and sensual
If you’re an active man who loves sports and the great outdoors, the Lacoste cologne could be well suited to your personality.
It draws on the inspiration of nature with aromatic and citric top notes that include rosemary, cardamom, and grapefruit. Floral middle notes of ylang-ylang and tuberose are balanced with earthy and woody scents of cedar, leather, suede, and vetiver.
This is a light and casual scent that attracts through its simplicity. It is best suited to daytime in the warmer months of summer and spring.
Our only criticism is that it has a limited longevity of just 2 hours, meaning you will need to apply frequently.
