11 Best everyday colognes for men

Everyday colognes for men (Image via Sportskeeda)
Everyday colognes for men (Image via Sportskeeda)

Colognes for men are meticulously designed to provide a refreshing aroma, making them ideal for day-to-day use. These men's colognes are versatile, and owing to their distinctive aroma, they consistently rank among the leading choices in the perfume industry. Besides their exquisite aroma, masculine colognes are formulated with skin-friendly and revitalizing notes.

Perfect for office wear or any friends' parties, men's colognes cater to a pleasant, non-overpowering aroma. The best daily colognes for men are made up of varied perfume concentrations, right from eau fraiche (1% to 3%), eau de cologne (2% to 4%), and eau de toilette (5% to 15%).

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The best and non-overpowering 11 everyday colognes for men

From oriental, woody, and spicy fragrances to amber keynotes, the daily-use colognes for men contain deeper base notes that fade more slowly. Team Sportskeeda has curated a list of the 11 best everyday men's colognes—their trademark scent amongst the myriad aromatic delights.

  • Blu Atlas: Atlantis
  • Lacoste: L.12.12 White
  • Coach: Coach for Men
  • Armani: Acqua di Gio
  • Dolce & Gabbana: Light Blue
  • Bvlgari: Man in Black
  • Tom Ford: Noir de Noir EDP
  • Dolce & Gabbana: The One
  • Chanel: Bleu de Chanel EDP
  • Yves Saint Laurent: L'Homme
  • Hugo Boss: Boss Orange for Men

1) Blu Atlas: Atlantis

This citrus-driven aroma forms a lasting impression with its subtle notes of bergamot, lemon, clary sage, apricot, oakmoss, violet, and other notes. This EDP, particularly lasting from sunrise to sunset, is an incredible feat for any fragrance enthusiast.

Price: $100 (Official website)


2) Lacoste: L.12.12 White

With the name of the fragrance tying into the Lacoste brand's history, this masculine scent is great for everyday wear, just like the timeless Lacoste tennis shirts.

The top notes are rose, grapefruit, and cardamom, while tuberose is the primary heart note. Cedar, vetiver, and leather are the base notes that round off the fragrance’s profile.

Price: $48.41 (Walmart)

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3) Coach: Coach for Men

Created for an expansive segment, Coach for Men is a perfect blend of top notes of kumquat, citrusy bergamot, and pear, with hearts of geranium, coriander, and cardamom. The base notes include vetiver, suede, and ambergris, which appeal to a considerable audience and can be worn daily.

Price: $45 (Walmart)


4) Armani: Acqua di Gio

Nothing is better than a marine-inspired summertime scent! This daily EDP from Armani is a go-to scent for any man, thanks to its appealing blend of top notes of jasmine, orange, bergamot, and lime, as well as the dominant sea notes.

The EDP gets elaborated with the dominant base notes of cedar and white musk, making this the ideal warm-weather masculine aroma.

Price: $67.99 (Amazon)


5) Dolce & Gabbana: Light Blue

The clean and crisp summer scent of Light Blue comes with a perfect blend of citrus notes of Sicilian mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit peel that meld with the middle notes of Szechuan pepper, rosewood, and rosemary.

The EDT's aromatic medleys end with the base notes of oakmoss, incense, and musk. This daytime EDT lasts about six to eight hours and sets just the right mood—neither too light nor too overpowering.

Price: $69 (Amazon)

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6) Bvlgari: Man in Black

Man in Black by Bvlgari has the smell of rum, spice, and leather with smoother tones and more maturity.

Perfectly blended with the top notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and rum; heart notes of iris, leather, and tuberose; and benzoin, tonka bean, black amber, and guaiac as the base notes, this fall/winter masculine cologne lasts from morning till night.

Price: $125 (Official website)


7) Tom Ford: Noir de Noir EDP

Tom Ford’s Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum is a more spicy and sweet cologne—a signature scent that works well in both casual and formal settings.

A winter fragrance, this EDP is a blend of the top notes of verbena, caraway, pink pepper, bergamot, and violet; middle notes of nutmeg, iris, Bulgarian rose, clary sage, and geranium; and base notes of amber, opoponax, Indonesian patchouli, civet, vanilla, and vetiver. This cologne is perfect for a man's fragrance closet.

Price: $133.79 (Amazon)


8) Dolce & Gabbana: The One

This is yet another men's daily cologne—a perfect amalgamation of a spicy, masculine aroma.

With the top notes releasing hints of basil, coriander, and grapefruit; the middle notes combining ginger, orange blossom, and cardamom; and the base notes of tobacco, ambergris, and cedar wood, this everyday and popular spring season EDT lasts about four hours.

Price: $94.96 (Amazon)


9) Chanel: Bleu de Chanel EDP

An elegant and smooth masculine cologne nails down wearability and versatility; this EDP can be a man's go-to fragrance.

With attractive keynotes of bergamot, lemon zest, artemisia, and mint, this men's everyday cologne is completed with a sandalwood base note. The cedar undertones complement the sensual sandalwood, further sweetening the fragrance’s appeal.

Price: $132 (Official website)


10) Yves Saint Laurent: L'Homme

Launched in 2006, this eau de toilette is a classic aromatic example of modern weaving with mystique.

This EDT, created by Pierre Wargnye, Anne Flipo, and Dominique Ropion, balances woody undertones with bergamot, lemon, and ginger as its keynotes—a spicy contrast completing the scented harmony.

Price: $85.99 (Walmart)


11) Hugo Boss: Boss Orange for Men

This EDP from Hugo Boss leads the way in the designer world with its exquisite colognes for men. Exemplifying a truly masculine aroma with its crisp leading notes of coriander and apple, followed by core notes of Sichuan pepper, incense, African bubinga wood, and vanilla, this bold aroma lasts throughout the day.

Price: $61 (Amazon)


These 11 best everyday men's colognes define the perfumer's personality and their one-of-a-kind perspective on life. Both the in-house perfume brands and e-commerce platforms like Walmart and Amazon cater to the purchases and sample versions of masculine colognes.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What are the varied kinds of colognes for men?

Varied kinds of citrus, aquatic, and woody fragrances cater to different colognes for men.

2) Can men's colognes be layered with other grooming products?

Yes, men's colognes can be layered with their grooming products, like body wash or lotion, with a matching aroma.

3) What are the basic tips for selecting the right cologne?

Consider the individual style, the season, and the events before making the best cologne choice.

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