18 Best Colognes For Young Men That Smell Great 

What are the Best colognes for young men? That is a very personal question. Know what to look for in a good fragrance, and you won’t go wrong.

A good cologne definitely makes you feel more attractive, less stressed and more confident. And it has a strong effect on how people see and remember you.

Buying colognes for young men isn’t as simple as walking into the store and pointing at the one that caught your attention. Best do some research to be informed before spending hard earned cash.

About Great Notes In Colones For Young Men

All fragrances have 3 levels described as ‘notes.’ It’s fascinating to be able to detect these notes. The top are the first notes you smell when you apply the fragrance, and the first to fade.

The heart/middle notes mingle with the base notes after being on your skin and warming up. The true signature scent of the fragrance is a mixture of the heart and base notes.

You are sure to find a men's cologne to suit you in our list of best colognes below.

Top Colognes For Young Men That Smell Great

This is one of renowned designer Tom Ford’s best creations from his brand. In his own words “I think fragrance might be more important than clothes, scent provokes the senses, it brings up emotion and memory and feeling.”

Citrus Aromatic - Mandarino di Amalfi opens with juicy citrus lemon overtones. The subtle hint of blackcurrant is slightly sweet and cuts the sharpness of the citrus, developing beautifully into a pepper and musky amber combo. The dry down  aroma is a stunning citrusy musk.

This deliciously masculine fragrance is one of the best cologne for young man and lasts all day and into the night. We would suggest one more spray if you’re going out. Sillage is subtle, people close by will notice you and turn to look, and it last for many hours.

The best fragrance for summer, sultry hot days and long warm evenings. This is a sexy musk with enough citrus in it to be fresh enough for a young guy. People will want to know you when you wear this cologne.

Top Notes: Citrus, Lemon, Grapefruit, Blackcurrant. Middle: Orange blossom, Jasmine, Clary sage, Coriander, Black pepper. Base: Musk, Vetiver, Civet, Amber.

Clive Christian is known for his passion in creating refined fragrances that stand out from the crowd. His No 1 is the cologne of ultimate luxury.

From the oriental amber family, No 1 is strong at first, but like all Clive Christian fragrances, it has a wonderful dry down. The initial aroma is mandarin orange and cardamom softening down into sensual rose and jasmine, then developing beautifully with cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

The fragrance has a very sexy male punch, one of the best colognes to attract females. The defining personality of this remarkable original potion is masculine power.

You can wear it in any season, day or night, but if it’s really hot it might be best suited to evenings. If you’re a young guy wearing it, I have a feeling your statement is already made, you’ll get plenty of compliments! This lavish fragrance is bottled in a limited edition crystal Baccarat bottle.

Notes-Top: Lime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Artemisia.

Middle:Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope. Base notes: Virginia cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk.

Luna Rossa Carbon, men Eau De Toilette spray is an earthy woody cologne and opens with bergamot smell as the strongest first impression followed by pepper. After a few minutes it fades into the background leaving a delicious warm woody smell with a citrus backing.

You’ll love the way the citrus aroma fits with lavender, coal and metallic notes. Different smells move around teasingly in the final mix of patchouli and ambroxan.

Durability is good and even after 7 hours - sexy enough to wear on nights out at the club. It works best in the daytime in warmer temperatures, but it’s a good all-rounder for any season.

Luna Rossa Carbon is among the best fragrances for young men, it will make you feel sexy and mature with a touch of wickedness thrown in.

And on top of all that it is budget friendly!

Top Notes Bergamot, Pink Pepper. Middle note: Lavender, Metallic notes, Coal, Soil tincture - Earthy scent. Base: Ambroxan, Patchouli.

One of the best colognes around, this is one fragrance that symbolizes young men in the twenty-first-century. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne men Eau De Toilette spray for men seizes sex-appeal with intensity and impact.

1 Million smell is woody spicy and creamy all at once. In the opening the salty grapefruit carries through to a rich heart of sweet leather giving this fragrance its sexy and rugged masculinity.

Sillage is very good and the cologne lasts for about 8 to 9 hours. Use it sparingly because it’s strong for the first few hours. 1 Million is for cooler weather, winter and autumn. And as a great night out fragrance in late summer. It’s not suitable for a hot summer day.

Notes-Top: Blood Mandarin, Grapefruit, Mint. Middle notes:Cinnamon, Rose, Spicy notes. Base: Amber, Leather, Woody notes, Indian patchouli.

Insurrection II Eau De Toilette spray for men smells great. A woody scent animated with unconventional apple, bergamot and pineapple. These announce themselves before stepping back for the smoky woody, dry birch and patchouli to come forward. Rounding everything off is the best leathery aroma of musk, oakmoss and vanilla, creating a vibrant expressive signature scent that oozes masculinity.

The silage is quite good and announces itself when you walk into a room. On most skin types Insurrection lasts for a good 6 to 8 hours. If you put it on in the morning you will catch whiffs of it all day. Don’t put too much on your skin all at once, rather refresh a few times during the day. By evening there will still be a gorgeous hint of the stunning aroma.

Notes-Top: Pineapple, Apple, Carabian Bergamot, Cassis. Middle:Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine. Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber.

A woody smoky cologne, and the smell is fantastic. Opening with a raw woodsy smell and blending with pepper and grapefruit, then relaxing into the main attraction: smoky incense mingled with woods, pepper, and creamy vanilla heart notes. The seamless combination with a sandalwood trail is the signature of Zadig & Voltaire. The dry down is a woody spicy masculine scent tempered by a lingering whiff of grapefruit.

The heavy sweetness from the vanilla is rich and dark, Frankincense gives it some exciting qualities especially if it’s worn by a young man. The impression it gives is of a confident and sexy young guy, and the sensation is fascinating and charming.

Silage is good, especially when you first apply, then it softens into spicy freshness.

This is Him, has all-day endurance and projects beautifully - one of the best colognes for young men.

Base: Sandalwood.

Invictus Eau De Parfum is a spicy, woody scent opens with geranium and salty grapefruit creating a fiery blaze into the heart of the mix. Metallic citrusy ambergris, whiskey and laurel leaf melt into a hot honey, amber and guaiac wood. A conflict of marine surfaces and metal shades, combining to create a revitalizing, striking scent. Invictus Eau De Parfum discovers new frontiers of scents for young men.

The cologne is a robustly masculine fragrance, a sexy beast, thanks to the warm combination of ambergris and whisky. The delicate blend of herbs and spices stops it becoming a typical aquatic sports scent. For a young guy, it’s a spicy fragrance with power and a delectable hint of sun-kissed skin.

Notes-Top: Sea notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin orange. Middle: Whiskey, Laurel leaf, Jasmine. Base: Ambergris, Guaiac wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli.

This citrus wood Eau de Toilette spray for men opens with a spicy flash of bitter orange and lemon, then a restrained aromatic atmosphere of fir resin and white cedar develops with a potent lively vetiver. The dry down is deep cedar and lovely sweet citrus overtones. The fir resin is quite noticeable, giving this fragrance a stunning herbal kink compared with other citrus scents. Overall the final effect is masculine, clean and refreshing.

Sillage is good, you’ll leave a nice spicy trail behind you. It’s quite noticeable for the first 6 hours, then fading to a lovely clean smell, perfect for young men who want a subtle fragrance for some occasions.

Notes-Top: Bitter orange, Lemon. Middle: White cedar extract, Fir resin

Base: Vetiver, Tonka beans.

No list for young men’s colognes would be complete without this gem (with a rather pretentious name). Its magnetic fragrance stops people in their tracks. It’s difficult to imagine how any fragrance could live up to a name like that… Actually, it does, very well indeed.

This bold elegant oriental leather cologne arrives quite strongly with clary sage and notes of lavender gentling down to lush notes of bitter almond, and vanilla. Finally combining leather, tonka bean, best white woods and amber. The tonka bean is sweet at first but the dry down is a gorgeous slightly sweet mellow leather.

Sillage is great and it lasts all day and well into the night. Only one application is enough, no more than that. The fragrance works better on colder months.

Notes-Top: Clary sage, Lavender. Heart Notes: Bitter almond, Leather, Vanilla, Orris. Base: Leather, Tonka bean, Cashmeran, White woods, Amber.

An aromatic aquatic cologne, Cool Water Eau De Toilette spray for men is an absolute legend in the fragrance community and a fresh summer day-time fragrances for young men. It has a fresh out of the shower feel to it.

Cool Water Eau de Toilette opens with strong mint notes, sea water and lavender. Then spicier notes appear and support the slightly floral base note. The mint is present throughout, but not unpleasantly so. 

Because it is so fresh and aquatic Cool Water performs very well in the high heat and always leaves you feeling refreshed and reminded of the sea and summer vacations.

Cool Water is a clean youthful cologne with a sporty feel - you should definitely try it. 

Notes-Top: Sea water, Lavender, Mint, Green notes, Rosemary, Calone, Coriander. Middle: Sandalwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli. Base: Musk, Tobacco, Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber.

A summer cologne, aromatic aquatic cologne and a well known classic fragrance, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio is the scent of fun in the sun at a beach in summer.

The composition is built of a perfect harmony of sweet freesia and salty notes with nuances of sunny warmth on your skin. Bitter citrus with aromatic touches of rosemary intertwine with salty sea notes. The sharp notes of spices are softened by the a warm woody aroma and musky trail.

Wear Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio in the summer, during warmer months of the spring, in the office and during the day. Armani is perfect for work as it is not cloying. It is of course also perfect as a casual scent.

The longevity is moderate at around 6 hours so you may need to touch up during the course of the day. The sillage is also moderate - more of an intimate cologne.

Notes-Top: Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Mandarin orange, Neroli. Middle notes: Sea notes, Jasmine, Calone, Peach, Freesia, Cyclamen, Hiacynth, Violet, Rosemary, Coriander, Nutmeg, Rose, Mignonette. Base: White Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber.

Clean and crisp, Lucky You Eau De Cologne is an oriental fougere ('fern-like' in French) cologne for men. It is perfect for spring and milder summer days and is a great cologne for teenage guys. 

Lucky You opens very softly with notes of fresh grass and notes of lavender. The grass note isn’t too strong - rather a green touch added for freshness; similarly, the floral notes are there to create a soft clean aroma. The cardamon is almost imperceptible. Soon the faint base-notes can be perceived as a mix of soft woody scents, and green accords.

This fragrance feels airy, clean, fresh, light, refreshing, sporty, masculine, young and pleasant.

Notes-Top: Grass, Floral notes. Mid notes: Cardamom. Base: Bamboo, Sandalwood, Teak Wood, Musk, Brazilian rosewood.

Eau Fraiche by Gianni Versace has a distinct Mediterranean quality: fruity, fresh, aquatic with some woody notes which young men will enjoy. It is a great light fragrance for humid summer and warmer spring days.

Eau Fraiche opens with light and refreshing citrus, woody, and spicy notes. The bergamot, lemon, and carambola are the most noticeable of the opening notes. Blending well with the citrus notes, the carambola adds a soft green, fruity touch. 

Musk and amber are the projecting notes. The musk in this fragrance is fresh, slightly powdery, with a lemony touch, while the amber is less noticeable. This makes the fragrance feel dry and slightly sweet. The cedar, sycamore, and woodsy notes are also noticeable. They come across as fresh woody and aromatic cedar. The saffron remains a supporting note in the background. 

This cologne lasts throughout the day, and the projection is moderate. This cologne is very versatile - an excellent choice for the office as well as casual outdoor events.

Youthful, joyous and masculine, this is an exceptional fragrance for warm weather and among the best cologne for young men.

Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Carambola (Star fruit), Cardamom, Brazilian rosewood. Mid: Cedar, Tarragon, Pepper, Sage. Base: Musk, Woodsy notes, Saffron, Amber, Sycamore.

Intense, modern, and comfortably warm,gentle and  masculine scent, this is a magnetically attractive fragrance which seduces with its uniqueness.

Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier opens with sweet, spicy, floral scent, and citrus notes. The opening is dense, delectable, and intense. The lavender, mint, cinnamon, caraway, and citruses are the prominent opening notes. During the opening the bergamot is noticeable but it soon dissipates letting the other notes surface.

This fragrance feels ambery, bold, casual, elegant, clean floral, leathery, masculine, modern, nutty, playful, resinous, rich, spicy, sweet, versatile, warm, woody, and very pleasant. Definitely one of the best cologne for teens or young men.

This cologne is very long lasting, and the projection is strong. This is an excellent fragrance to warm up cold winter nights and the perfect choice for young confident men.

Top Notes: Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia. Middle notes: Cinnamon, Orange blossom, Caraway. Base: Vanilla, Tonka bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar.

Boss Bottled Unlimited by Hugo Boss is an excellent, refreshing fragrance for men.

It opens with a mix of grapefruit, violet leaf, and mint, followed by a tropical blend of pineapple, cinnamon, and rose. The base notes are white musk, sandalwood, and labdanum.

This energizing combination of scents is perfect for spring and summer. Whether you're going on vacation or to a business lunch, this cologne will make you feel confident and refreshed.

FAQ About Popular Colognes For Young Men

What is the best cologne for a young guy?

Tom Ford is an acclaimed designer with hundreds of unique creations to his name. His most noteworthy fragrance, Citrus Aromatic - Mandarino di Amalfi opens with juicy citrus lemon overtones. The subtle hint of blackcurrant is slightly sweet and cuts the sharpness of the citrus, developing beautifully into pepper and musky amber combo. The dry down is a stunning citrusy musk.

Which colognes will get you laid?

Fucking Fabulous Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford, The name of this fragrance is magnetic and lingers in the air and makes people stop and take notice.

Is it really any good? Yes, yes it is. It’s not just the name that has such an appeal though; Sillage by Cartier has a very intriguing scent that stops people in their tracks.

This cologne is great for both day and night wear because of its lasting power too, which is why we believe it will be a popular cologne among young males who want to make a bold statement about themselves while also exuding confidence with their sartorial choices.

What scents arouse a guys?

What are aphrodisiac scents? Aphrodisiac scents are typically categorized as aromatic ingredients that can be found in perfumes, body oils, and massage oils. The best-smelling fragrances include lavender, vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger.

Do guys like vanilla aroma on a girl?

Vanilla has been used as a natural aphrodisiac for centuries, so it should come as no surprise that vanilla is one of the scents that men find attractive in women. If you want to know what scent appeals to them the most, you might want to know this. The study suggests that vanilla creates a feeling of comfort and pleasure for guys. It reminds them of the days when they were children and smelt their mom's homemade treats - yum! Smelling sweet scents produce happy feelings no matter where you are around the globe.

Do guys like perfume on a girl?

Most of the men we polled said they love it when women wear scents that have a fresh, light smell. 'I love when I lean in to kiss my girlfriend and she smells like she just got out of the shower, it just makes our shared moments a bit more enjoyable'.

What is a woman's natural scent called?

Androstadienone. Women produce this hormone, which is detectable in sweat - many women's scent smells most pleasant during ovulation. Research shows that the intensity of these hormonal scents is elevated during menopause, where estrogen may be causing an increase in testosterone. Interestingly, studies have also revealed that women are more sexually attracted to men's scents with higher levels of testosterone than their counterpart female hormones.

Can a men smell a women's pheromones?

A healthy sense of sexuality is not always about the obvious signs. Smell plays a more significant role than we think it does in arousal and attraction. The purpose of smell has been profoundly underrated as a sexual trigger.

Closing Thoughts On Top Aromas For Young Men

So what is the best cologne for young guys or maybe teenage boys? There are many options available, but, in short, you want to keep it light and fresh - especially for day wear. Do the research and test the colognes you like the best out on your skin to see if they are a good match over a few hours.

One of the best colognes for young men makes all the difference to how you feel about yourself and, how other people feel about you. There’s really nothing sexier than the smell of a man who smells clean and fresh. And under all that deliciousness, the smell of his cologne merging with his natural pheromones. 

Not all scents are created equal, what smells great on someone else, may not work for you. It’s very important to try the fragrance on your skin.

If your bank balance can’t afford what you really want to wear just yet, do some research because there are plenty of good smelling colognes out there that have a fabulous aroma, without breaking the bank. One rule of thumb, never put on too much (put on your pulse points a small amount), there’s nothing worse than a guy brushing past and leaving the smell of his fragrance all over you. But be bold and courageous, you won’t regret it.

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