12 Of The Best Male Fragrances For Women To Try
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12 Of The Best Male Fragrances For Women To Try

Sales of traditional female florals are falling in favour of more woody, spicy scents.
Finding a masculine scent to suit you can add an intriguing tougher edge to a feminine look. From Comme des Garçons to Jo Malone, here are 12 fragrances that suit both sexes.
Amazingreen Eau de Parfum Spray, £59.50 | Comme des Garcons
Amazingreen Eau de Parfum Spray, £59.50 | Comme des Garcons

1. Comme Des Garçons Amazing Green EDP

A beautiful blend of green pepper, gunpowder and warming vetiver in a chic bottle you’ll want to leave on display. This is a unique fragrance, guaranteed to set you apart from the crowd.
 

L’homme Cologne Cedrat Eau De Toilette, £49 | L'Occitane
L’homme Cologne Cedrat Eau De Toilette, £49 | L'Occitane

2. L’Occitane L’Homme Cologne Cedrat EDT

Rich with black and pink peppercorn, this fragrance has a musky and spicy boho vibe which lingers on the skin.
 

Le Male Eau de Toilette, £37.50 | Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Eau de Toilette, £37.50 | Jean Paul Gaultier

3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

A fragrance classic, this heady scent smells gratifyingly expensive thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom and warming wormwood.
 

Bleu De Chanel Shower Gel, £30 | Chanel
Bleu De Chanel Shower Gel, £30 | Chanel

4. Chanel Bleu de Chanel EDT

This grapefruit-infused fragrance has real depth. Dry cedar and vetiver come together for a finish that’s soft, powdery and incredibly comforting.

 

Eau Sauvage, £76 | Christian Dior
Eau Sauvage, £76 | Christian Dior

5. Dior Eau Sauvage EDT

The ultimate neck-nuzzling scent stands the test of time having been a bestseller for over twenty years. The popular tangy aroma has a tobacco and spicy lavender on a woody base. Utterly addictive.

Ginerpro Di Sardegna Eau De Toilette, £68 | Aqua Di Parma
Ginerpro Di Sardegna Eau De Toilette, £68 | Aqua Di Parma

6. Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro di Sardegna EDT

A good choice for the summer months as pepper, nutmeg and juniper make for a light citrus scent that’s a real mood booster and easy-to-wear.

Dark Rum Eau de Parfum, £130 | Malin + Goetz
Dark Rum Eau de Parfum, £130 | Malin + Goetz

7. Malin & Goetz Dark Rum EDP

Try this is you like your perfume on the darker side – it’s a musky, potent blend of rum (what gave it away?), bergamot, anise and leather. Expensive, but so worth it.

 Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne, £120 | Jo Malone
Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne, £120 | Jo Malone

8. Jo Malone Huntsman Assam and Grapefruit Cologne

Dry and smoky with a citrus twist, this cool-guy/girl scent was the reason we were stopped in the street (true story).

24 Old Bond Street Eau de Cologne Concentrée Spray, £96.95 | Atkinsons
24 Old Bond Street Eau de Cologne Concentrée Spray, £96.95 | Atkinsons

9. Atkinson’s 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract

Conjure up the smell of old libraries, a smoky fire and leather seats – yes it may be clichéd – but that’s what you have bottled here. Intense yet surprisingly wearable, thanks to the addition of floral petals and tonka bean. 

Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette, £60 | Aesop
Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette, £60 | Aesop

10. Aesop Marrakech Intense EDT

Combining clove and sandalwood with cardamom gives this masculine scent an animalistic quality we can’t get enough of.

Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette, £95 | Maison Margiela
Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette, £95 | Maison Margiela

11. Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club EDT

Make a statement with this unusual but ultra-sensual explosion of vanilla, vetiver, tobacco and tonka bean. The definition of sophistication.

Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum, £120 | Frederic Malle
Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum, £120 | Frederic Malle

12. Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur EDP

Warm without being too rich, Musc Ravageur leaves skin with a sensual aura of vanilla, amber, musk, tangerine and cinnamon. Ideal for those who prefer their scent subtle.

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