Best Cologne For Older Men - 17 Amazing Quality Scents

Picking the best cologne for older men is a personal choice that requires time and consideration. When you need a new scent, it's essential to keep some key points in mind: what do I want my fragrance to say about me? What kind of scents am I drawn to? Do I prefer lighter or heavier fragrances? Answering these questions will help you choose the perfect cologne for any occasion.

Your cologne says a lot about you. It can give off an impression of how successful and confident you are, or it may even tell people what your personality is like! 

Old Man Cologne That Smell Great

I think it is true that there are some men's fragrances that work for an older man and some that don't. Most are really meant for young men who feel they have something to prove.

Older Men do not feel that they have to prove anything to anyone. He should focus on serious, classic colognes like those described in this article. 

Most of them downplay the citrus fragrance notes in the top notes and lean on masculine notes like wood and musk in the base. Many evoke smokey and leather accords. 

The scents in this article were chosen for their universal appeal to those  who have a little more experience than others. 

1. Bentley Intense Eau de Parfum

Bentley for Men Intense is a fantastic fragrance with boozy and leathery scents. The opening is vital and may be off-putting to some people because of the Rum and spices accords.

After the initial phase, it becomes more leathery and woody This cologne would be perfect for a real gentleman in a suit or someone like James Bond!

The performance of this fragrance is excellent, with incredible longevity and projection. As for the seasons, this cologne is more suited to colder weather because of its heavy components.

Gucci is a very reputable and popular fragrance house. Guilty Absolute is for the man who has now become the director of the company where he previously worked. This is a wearable, mature, and deep scent for older men.

Guilty Absolute aroma has a slightly aminalic smell reminiscent of the Sun King's stable, the most luxurious stable in France, where the smell of horses and leather saddles is elevated to olfactory art. A beautiful fragrance for those who, in this age group, want and can dare a lot.

These fragrance notes are all about woody and leathery vetiver with an enchanting touch of ancient cypress and cedarwood and a hint of patchouli in the dry down. Leather is the main player here, but it also features a good mix of woods darkened by patchouli. It's loud, bold, has great performance, yet still finds a way to be smooth and very well blended.

If you are at a point in your fragrance journey where you want to try fragrances that are more daring or challenging, and you enjoy leather scents, Guilty Absolute is a good choice for a mature person.

Wear Guilty Absolute for the office, smart-casual, semi-formal, or formal events. Cool evenings bring out the best in this fragrance. It is a very long-lasting cologne; the projection is moderate.

Notes - Top: Leather. Heart: Cypress, Patchouli. Base: Woody, Vetiver. If you want to know more, take a look at our list of the best Gucci cologne.

This old-school yet the modern cologne is a wonderful choice of a good cologne for older men:Wear it to be at the top of elegance and seductiveness - it is the best aroma for 60 years old.

On the first spray, Creed Viking opens with a moderate projection of spicy, green, and citrusy notes. The opening is masculine, well-balanced, pleasant, and mature cologne. The pink pepper and mint are the strongest spicy notes. The mint is sharp, fresh - a cooling green scent. 

The zesty aroma of bergamot and lemon come and go. The combined strength of the pepper and mint overpowers the brief scent of the citruses. With that, the base notes surface: the patchouli and intense vetiver combine their accords in a green touch that is closer to the vetiver than the patchouli. This accord gives the fragrance a more mature character. 

The sandalwood and rose are support, adding some floral and sweet woody tones but are not prominent. Other than the citrusy notes, all the other notes remain for the rest of the duration.

Creed Viking is very versatile parfum, and can be worn to formal events, outdoor gatherings, the office, and on casual occasions. This classic cologne can be worn all year round. It has moderate longevity (about 4 hours), and the projection is not too strong. 

Notes - Top: Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon. Heart: Pepper, Spicy mint, Bulgarian rose. Base: Sandalwood, Lavender, Haitian vetiver and Indian patchouli.

 Keep a lower profile and simply smell good and fresh, we have Moschino's Uomo? - a classic cologne for old school person.

The aldehydes enhance the coriander, kumquat, and rosewood for a beautiful sweet fresh opening. The cinnamon pops up shortly thereafter and enhances the unique scent.

This popular fragrance evolves to a beautiful soapy finish as the cedar comes into the mix. The dry down is a sweet and powdery woody floral experience, with the musk more of a subdued means of adding warmth to the brighter top accords. The warm woody base tones remain prominent to the end.

Uomo? can be worn all year round during the day, especially in warmer weather. It makes a great office or casual scent. Longevity (around 7 hours) and projection are really good. This is a classic gentlemanly good cologne for men and worth a try.

Notes - Top: Kumquat, Aldehydes, Coriander, Brazilian rosewood. Middle: Cyclamen, Cinnamon, Clary sage, Labdanum. Base: Musk, Ambergris, Cedar, Wormwood.

Azzaro pour Homme cologne was launched in 1978 and is still one of the most iconic fragrances. 

The opening favors the brief, sharp citrus notes. They enhance the spicy anise, caraway, and purple lavender. As the fragrance dries down, the citrus notes recede. The oakmoss and leather develop, giving the fragrance a mossy, musky, and classy character. 

Finally, the strong initial projection becomes moderate. Once Azzaro Pour Homme has reached its full dry down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, spicy anise, caraway, mossy oakmoss, tonka bean, purple floral lavender, and musky leather fragrance with green, sweet, and faint citrus fruits accords. 

Azzaro Pour Homme is a classic cologne ideal for older men. This scent lasts around 5 hours. It is best for winter, spring, fall, colder days, and climate-controlled environments. It is an ideal casual or formal wear.

Notes - Top: Lavender, Anise, Lemon, Caraway, Basil, Bergamot, Clary sage, Iris. Heart: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Juniper berries, Cardamom. Base: Oakmoss, Leather, Amber, Musk, Tonka bean.

Christian Dior Eau Sauvage cologne made its debut in 1966, and even though it was Dior's first fragrance for men, it was soon recognized as a classic scent - it is truly one of those timeless colognes that never loses its appeal. 

The opening is that of lemon, bergamot, rosemary, sandalwood combined, but with the signature scent of citrus as the dominant theme. About 25 minutes in, the fruity notes, rose, carnation, jasmine, basil, and spicy notes emerge. Thirty-five minutes in, the vetiver makes an appearance, and the total effect is that the perfume is more green and hereby than citrus dominant. Two hours in and the amber, spice, and oakmoss have taken over, and Eau Sauvage has become a woody green perfume with a hint of citrus. 

Christian Dior Eau Sauvage is a versatile and gentle perfume. It is really more of a skin scent from start to finish. It lasts about seven hours, and the sillage is moderate. This refreshing scent is great for warmer spring and hot summer days. This is confidence in a bottle! You don't need extra motivation to buy it.

Notes - Top: Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary, Caraway, Fruity. Middle: Jasmine, Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Rose. Base: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Amber.

Light Blue Pour Homme is lovely citrus, woody, spicy, and smoky fragrance with a unique touch. Most people will like this classic scent - a perfect cologne for older men.

This cologne opens with a gentle accords projection of citrus, woody, and spicy notes. The opening is fresh, sour, bitter, and pleasant. Mandarin, grapefruit, and bergamot combine to add a sweet, sour, and bitter touch, and they are prominent opening notes. The woods are the second and noticeable accord, a combination of pine and fresh wood resulting from the juniper and rosewood. 

As the fragrance moves to dry-down, the musk and incense come up with a moderate touch, but both create a solid projection. The musk is a mild, white musk. The bouquet is noticeable, and it comes up as a smoky accord.
The citrus notes are sharper during the opening, and they lose some of that sharpness, but not intensity, towards the dry-down. The musk and incense develop power and projection towards the dry-down.

Very versatile, Light Blue Pour Homme is a great and projecting daytime fragrance ideal for any season except winter. At 4 hours, it is not very long-lasting, so you may need to touch up during the day. The projection is moderate.

Notes - Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Sicilian mandarin, Juniper.  Middle: Pepper, Rosemary, Brazilian rosewood. Base: Incense, Musk, Oakmoss.

Obsession by Calvin Klein is a delightful, mildly sweet, resinous, and spicy fragrance with soft floral and green accords.

Obsession opens with gentle, sweet, spicy, resinous, floral, and woody notes. The opening is mature, aromatic, and ambery. There is a faint citrus accord, but it quickly fades away, letting the cinnamon, amber, and myrrh become the most prominent accords. The cinnamon is spicy and sweet; it is well blended with myrrh, which adds a sweet but resinous touch. 

The carnation and lavender accords are not as prominent as the featured notes. There are some lovely woods as well: a little green pine, fragrant rosewood, and sandalwood. The sandalwood accord adds to the sweetness of the fragrance. The vetiver, patchouli, and musk are softer, supporting the other accords. 

The vanilla is also noticeable in the EDT adding to the sweetness. The last and prominent note is the musk, a projecting note that becomes stronger with the dry down. 

Wear Obsession in cooler weather to make the most of its warm character. It is most suitable for evenings, but you can also use it for special daytime occasions. This men's fragrance with timeless appeal is very long-lasting with quite a strong sillage.

Notes - Top: Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander, Mandarin orange, Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit. Middle: Myrhh, Nutmeg, Carnation, Brazilian rosewood, Pine tree, Sage, Jasmine, Red berries. Base: Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver.

A timeless fragrance, Eternity for Men, is a clean and classy aromatic cologne in the fougere style. It is hidden and versatile enough to wear all the time, yet special enough to get you many compliments. This is one of the top Calvin Klein cologne suitable for young men as well.

This fragrance opens with an excellent combination of citrus and clean-smelling floral accords. The citrus note is sweetened by the orange blossom that tames the sharp edges of the bergamot smell  and lemon. Lavender creates a fresh, clean, relaxing, and aromatic tone.

The mid notes join the blend, bringing a combination of spicy, woody, and floral accords. The florals are relatively soft and do not play a dominant role. The woody accords are more noticeable: clean, aromatic, and slightly mossy. The most prominent base notes are the musk and the vetiver that adds a refreshing green tone. The Brazilian rosewood and sandalwood contribute to the overall woody feel of the fragrance. 

Eternity is a daytime fragrance to wear in spring and summer. Great for any occasion, this fragrance could quickly become your signature scent. The longevity is moderate, so you may need to touch up later in the day. The sillage is not too strong either. 

Notes - Top: Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin orange.

Heart: Juniper berries, Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Basil, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Lily, Lily-of-the-valley. Base: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Brazilian Rosewood, Amber.

First released in 1965, this was the first oriental fragrance for men. This classic amber woody fragrance by the legendary house of Guerlain makes a strong statement. This is a very special men's cologne that I am sure you will enjoy!

Habit Rouge starts off powdery and soft. Then a wave of citrus, mostly lemon, comes to the fore but quickly gives way to powdery sandalwood. Beautiful rosewood and suede tones come through with just a hint of the lemon, but never the sharp lemon from the opening. The rosewood matures into more of a rose with suede velvet undertones. That hint of lemon remains just strong enough to make everything else pop. The dry down is a powdery woody oriental and very masculine.

Luxurious and rich cologne, The oriental concentration Eau De Parum Habit Rouge should be reserved for formal occasions. Its unique scent and warm nature make it good cologne for men to wear during fall and winter - day or night. The longevity is excellent, and the sillage is quite strong.  

Notes - Top: Lemon, Brazilian redwood, Orange blossom, Bergamot, Lime, Tangerine, Basil. Heart: Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine. Base: Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin, Amber, Oakmoss, Labdanum.

14. Prime Trussardi Riflesso EDT Spray

This is a perfect fragrance. Very fresh and spicy. It's not particularly strong, but it's a scent that has some presence while being pleasant and sexy at the same time!

One can wear this out on a date or to an event as it's inoffensive, pleasant, yet its not too intense or too overpowering.

It wears pretty well and lasts between 6-7 hours with average sillage, so you don't have to worry about applying too much throughout the day.

It also wears very well at the office as it's just subtle enough, making this an excellent cologne for older men overall!

15. Terre D'Hermes by Hermes

The opening of this particular fragrance is fresh and sharp, almost akin to citrus cut with plenty of pink peppercorns.

As the scent wafts into the spotlight, it settles down onto a rich base built of patchouli.

This scent will appeal to you if you're interested in smelling like an earthy, classic cologne that's light on the forest floor yet rich at heart!

16. Elvis Presley Forever For Him Eau De Parfum

Elvis Presley Forever is a fresh parfum that is perfect for men who have a playful attitude and love music. It’s a cool scent that opens up with notes of raspberries and ends with freesia. The perfume is inspired by the King Of Rock And Roll.

17. Christian Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette

Fahrenheit Men Eau de Toilette is iconic. 10/10. Classic. There hasn't been nor will there be a better leather/cedar/violet men's cologne.

Longevity? 24 hours, 2 sprays. Sillage? Strong; it will fill up the room. However it's not cloying because the cedar keeps things grounded and fresh.

It smells like leather, an expensive car, pine forests and spice. Strong lumberjack vibes. It's a very masculine aroma due to its powerhouse vibes probably safer for nighttime in cooler temps, but it could be worn in the daytime if used sparingly. 

Perfect cologne for older men driving their quality sports car.

FAQ About Best Fragrances for old men

What is the oldest perfume still being made?

Acqua di Colognes is a line of fragrances that has been around since the early 1500s. A convent in which Dominican monks resided up until the 1970s was home to the production of this line at one point, where they've been able to survive to this day. One of their more popular fragrances from every era called acqua di colonia has been around for over four hundred and seventy years and remains on the market as a particularly classic and elegant scent.

What's a good scent for an older man?

Guilty Absolute has a slightly aminalic smell reminiscent of the Sun King's stable, the most luxurious stable in France, where the smell of horses and leather saddles is elevated to olfactory art. A beautiful fragrance for those who, in this age group, want and can dare a lot.

What's the a great perfume for a 60 year old guy?

A masterpiece, Vetiver de Guerlain is great a fragrance for an older guy - you can't go wrong with this scent. Guerlain's Vetiver is top classic aromas.

Closing Thoughts On Top Men's Colognes

The classic scents we have discussed here are all serious statements for an old man who care about style, the best cologne for older gentlemen. And what a variety! The best colognes may be a bit more expensive, but they are worth the investment. New perfumes have their place, but nothing can beat a timeless classic!

I hope that you have found your own particular scent among these iconic fragrances! And if not, have a look at the other fragrances reviewed in best cologne for 40 year old man.  

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