If you’re wondering where to find it, look no further! You are in the right place. Amid the (too) many new releases from fashion brands and perfumers, it’s always difficult to find your way around and find the fragrance that suits you best and that will follow you for a season, or for years. we have therefore selected those who have proven themselves over time, or who will not fail to do so in the years to come. Some are spicy, others woody or fruity (and sometimes even all three at the same time) and will guarantee you freshness and character. Enough to express your personality and make you feel good, in addition to smelling good.
Note: this is not a ranking or a top.
Sauvage Eau de Toilette by Dior Wild, Dior
Elixir with scents of bergamot and vanilla, Sauvage de Dior still pleases the most elegant among us.
Land of hermes
Always up to date, Terre d’Hermès draws its intensity from the dialogue between spicy woody notes and the freshness of citrus fruits. One of the perfumes that we never get tired of.
Bleu de Chanel
With its citrus notes highlighted by sandalwood and cedar, this woody aromatic guarantees freshness and tonicity. It is not Timothée Chalamet who will say the opposite.
Gentleman Society, Givenchy
By linking aromatic notes to a mysterious woody accord, Givenchy has developed this year a new sensual, elegant, multiple and unpredictable fragrance. The definition of the modern Gentleman.
Phantom, Paco Rabanne
A bold and seductive masculine fragrance, Phantom by Paco Rabanne will make you sexier and boost your confidence and energy.
Armani Code
An aromatic woody fragrance launched in the early 2000s, Armani Code was brought up to date in 2022 (and you have undoubtedly seen the advertising campaign with Regé-Jean Page). A classic that reinvents itself.
Cerruti 1881
A fragrance with Mediterranean accents and masculine freshness enhanced by notes of cedar, patchouli and oakmoss.
MYSLF, Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent pulled out all the stops in 2023 by hiring the services of actor Austin Butler as the face of its new men’s perfume MYSLF, a powerful and modern woody floral eau de parfum. A potential classic.
Extreme Black, Tom Ford
An amber composition with spicy, complex and bold warmth.
Scandal, Jean-Paul Gaultier
An energizing and woody eau de parfum (notes of sage, vetiver, etc.) with assertive sensuality.
Hugo Man, Hugo Boss
To be worn all year round for its freshness, this very fruity perfume draws its character from its notes of sandalwood and cedar, pine and oak moss.
Baccarat Rouge 540, Francis Kurkdjian
A blend of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood and ambergris, this perfume is a true luxury elixir that will charm anyone who wants to make their scent their signature.
The Male Elixir, Jean Paul Gaultier
For his latest fragrance, Jean Paul Gaultier decided to revisit his iconic Le Male perfume and transform it into a powerful elixir. In the program ? Amber and woody notes with tonka bean, lavender and benzoin, known for its warm, vanilla scent. A sensual and enveloping juice.
Amber Sultan, Serge Lutens
The story of Ambre Sultan? Serge Lutens imagines it after buying a piece of amber in the souks of Marrakech. He forgets it and only finds it years later in a cedar box. This event marks the birth of this perfume with notes of amber (obviously), vanilla and patchouli. A powerful, warm and delicious smell.
Azzaro Wanted, Azzaro
For several years, Azzaro Wanted has risen to the rank of classics for men. In the top note, we find lemon which then gives way to a heart of cardamom then a base note of vetiver. The result ? A fragrance combining character and elegance.
Red Coat, Guerlain
Do you like scents that are both sensual and citrusy? So here is your next favorite. Habit Rouge perfectly blends bitter orange with neroli and notes of leather. Thus, the smell is alternately strong citrus, then warm and finally vanilla.
For a Man from Caron, Caron
The year is 1934, Caron unveils its iconic Pour un Homme perfume. Several decades later, the brand wanted to revisit the formula with Pour un Homme by Caron. The tip? The basic alliance, vanilla and lavender, has been retained but in an ultra concentrated and powerful version.
Replica Under The Stars, Maison Margiela
With Replica: Under The Stars, the latest addition to its collection, Maison Margiela continues its momentum by offering an ultra-powerful juice full of character. Thanks to its woody accords of oud, leather and black pepper, Under The Stars intends to transport us under the stars in Namibia on a hot summer night. Successful bet.
Match Point, Lacoste
This bottle inspired by a tennis racket contains a fresh fragrance, with notes of basil, gentian and vetiver. Enough to delight fans of invigorating and intense scents at the same time.
Blu Mediterraneo Mirto di Panarea, Acqua di Parma
Head to the Mediterranean Sea with this creation by Acqua di Parma. We find fresh and invigorating notes typical of citrus fruits, which then give way to jasmine and rose, then an accord of juniper, cedarwood and amber.