Men's — Fresh & Aquatic

Althaïr is Parfums de Marly's vanilla statement, and it doesn't do anything by halves: bourbon vanilla at the centre, dressed in cinnamon, cardamom and a flash of orange blossom, drying down warm, smooth and quietly expensive-smelling.It became one of the most talked-about niche launches...

Profondo takes Acqua di Giò into deeper water: the familiar marine freshness darkened with green mandarin, aromatic herbs and a mineral, almost stony musk base. Same DNA, more depth — daytime fresh with evening gravity.The EDP concentration also fixes the original's one weakness: this...

French Riviera is Mancera's Mediterranean summer with the volume turned up. True to the house's reputation, this 2022 citrus aromatic doesn't do subtle: a sparkling burst of sun-drenched citrus opens over aromatic herbs and a breezy marine freshness, before the drydown settles into Mancera's...

Named after Olivier Creed's own yacht, Erolfa has been the connoisseur's marine scent since 1992: bright lime and bergamot over a genuinely salty, sea-spray heart and a musky, ambergris-warmed base. Where most aquatics smell like blue shower gel, this smells like actual open water.It's...

Ralph Lauren Polo Sport is an extraordinary men's fragrance expressing the ability to live life to the full and perceive the world in a healthy way. A man who wears Polo Sport is a dynamic and active gentleman who loves nature, sport and motion....

The Parfum is Invictus finally grown up. The victorious marine-fresh DNA that made the original a phenomenon is still recognisable, but the parfum concentration trades locker-room brightness for depth: the aquatic accord turns saltier and smoother, aromatic lavender adds polish, and a rich amber...

Jo Malone's best seller, and for good reason: Wood Sage & Sea Salt smells like a British beach walk — ambrette seeds, a mineral sea-salt accord and earthy sage, with no sweetness anywhere. It's that rare fragrance that smells like a place rather than...

Named after the original Lacoste polo shirt, Blanc smells exactly like the idea: clean, white, freshly pressed. Grapefruit, rosemary and cardamom open it, a surprising tuberose sits quietly in the middle, and it dries to soft cedar and suede.It's the definition of an easy...

Acqua Di Giò Profondo Parfum captures the addictive and intense attraction of the sea’s unknown depths. Conveying a sensation of deep freshness, the fragrance encapsulates the experience of being immersed in the ocean’s mysteries.The fragrance’s captivating juice evokes a dense, resinous, and mineral facet...

D is Diesel doing something quietly clever: a genuinely unisex fougère that pairs clean lavender with a soft vanilla-amber warmth, so it reads fresh on some skin and cosy on others. Vegan ingredients, refillable bottle.It's an easy daily scent for spring and autumn —...

A bit of perfume history: Pierre Bourdon co-created Green Irish Tweed for Creed in 1985, then three years later distilled the same idea into Davidoff Cool Water. GIT is the original — and the luxury version: dewy violet leaf and lemon verbena over iris,...

Al Haramain Amber Oud Bleu Edition Eau de Parfum Experience the captivating allure of Al Haramain Amber Oud Bleu Edition Eau de Parfum. This exquisite fragrance is a harmonious blend of warm amber and earthy oud, creating a scent that is both captivating and...

Afnan Turathi Blue Homme EDP Spray for Men is an unforgettable scent with a unique blend of citrus and woody notes. Indulge in its undeniably rich aroma and experience a refreshing and warm light citrus scent that is perfect for the spring and summer.

Don't let "Ocean" fool you — Le Parfum is the deep-water version. Prada keeps a hint of the marine freshness, then sinks it into dense woods, amber and warm spice. The result is a sleek, dark scent that wears like a black-on-black evening jacket.Longevity...

Extreme Journey is Michael Kors in road-trip mode: a bite of pink pepper up top, then a smoky leather-and-woods heart that smells like jacket collars and cold evenings.It's an autumn-and-winter casual — dressed-down leather rather than boardroom leather — with 7/10 longevity on our...

Essential's party trick is tomato leaf — a sharp, green, just-picked note that makes it instantly recognisable. It sits over bright bergamot and blackcurrant, with a peppery rose middle and a soft sandalwood finish.The result smells like a summer garden rather than a perfume...

A quiet survivor from 1999, Dark Blue is Hugo's cooler, moodier brother: a crisp citrus-aromatic opening over a warm, softly spiced woody base. Nothing about it shouts — which is precisely why it's lasted.It's a year-round utility scent — work, weekends, whatever — with...

Greenley is the crunch of a green apple, rendered in niche quality. Nathalie Lorson's 2020 composition pairs that crisp apple with sparkling bergamot, then cools it with a watery marine accord and petitgrain before cedar, ambroxan and clean musk carry it through the day....

The most cheerful thing Creed makes: lime and coconut splashed with white rum and sugar cane — yes, essentially the world's most luxurious piña colada — kept elegant by white florals and clean musk.It's pure holiday, properly unisex, and the rare beach scent that...

Described as a 'fresh and citrusy' scent, Davidoff Champion eau de toilette spray for men opens with top notes of lemon and bergamot, flowing into a heart of sage and galbanum, atop a smooth base of cedar and oak moss.Davidoff is one of Fragrance...