6 best perfumes for men to try in 2024

Perfumes boost confidence and help leave lasting impressions (Image via Duané Viljoen/Pexels)
Perfumes boost confidence and help leave lasting impressions (Image via Duané Viljoen/Pexels)

With the holidays approaching, it's time for men to decide on their outfits and the best perfumes for festive gatherings. While a good fit is the core of one's attire, fragrances like colognes and perfumes leave lasting impressions.

Whether it's a festive date, a family gathering, or a work dinner, wearing a good fragrance can help boost confidence and set the right mood for the event. Often on the stronger side, men's scents feature signature olfactory notes ranging from herbal to citrusy, fruity to woody, musky, and more.

While most popular men's perfumes are made to last longer, not all are created equally. Some fragrances, like Spicebomb Extreme, are more suited for nighttime events, while others, like Dior Fahrenheit, perform well all day long. When choosing the best perfumes, men must look for scents that suit their style.

Disclaimer: The options mentioned in this article reflect the author's opinions.


A look at the 6 best perfumes for men to try in 2024

From Dior Sauvage Elixir to Yves Saint Laurent Y and more, the best perfumes for men offer masculine scents and exude feelings of passion and freshness. Starting from as low as $105, the long-lasting and perfectly blended fragrances fit all budgets, making them ideal for personal and gifting needs.

While the choice of fragrances mostly depends on one's preferences, here are the six best perfumes for men to try in 2024:

1) Dior Sauvage Elixir - $193

The Sauvage Elixir offers a concentrated essence of the Sauvage fragrance with intoxicating notes of warm spices, lavender, and aromatic, rich woods. One of the best perfumes for special occasions comes in 2.0 oz and 3.4 oz size options, which are available for over $193 and $255 on the official Dior website, respectively.


2) Chanel Bleu de Chanel - $160

The Bleu de Chanel features the freshness of citrus and cedar, woody notes of Caledonia sandalwood, and spiciness of vanilla and tonka beans. It is available in 1.7 fl. oz, 3.4 fl. oz, and 5 fl. oz on the official Chanel website for over $160, $193, and $228, respectively.


3) Yves Saint Laurent Y - $144

The Yves Saint Laurent Y is known for its seductive and masculine notes, featuring rich apple notes, citrus freshness, and bold vetiver and tonka bean notes. It is available from yslbeautyus.com in a 2.0 oz size option for $125, 3.3 oz for $155, and 6.7 oz for $210.

The Yves Saint Laurent Y is also available in refillable bottles of 0.33 oz for $35 and 5 oz for $144.


4) Viktor & Rolf: Spicebomb Extreme - $140

The Spicebomb Extreme is a longer-lasting cologne with spicy notes of pepper and saffron, aromatic notes of lavender, and the bold, masculine scents of bourbon and tobacco.

One of the best perfumes for versatile usage, the Spicebomb Extreme comes in a single-size option of 3.0 oz. It can be purchased from the brand's web store (us.viktor-rolf.com) for over $140.


5) Hermès H24 Herbes Vives Eau de Parfum - $125

The Hermès H24 Herbes Vives is one of the most unique fragrances that replicates nature's smell after the rain. It combines the freshness of secret herbs, notes of pear granita, and the electrifying liveliness of Physcool.

It is one of the best perfumes for family events and dares and is available on the official Hermes website. Interested individuals can purchase it in 1.69 oz and 3.38 size options for over $125 and $155, respectively.

Hermès H24 Herbes Vives Eau de Parfum starts at over $125 (Image via hermes.com)
Hermès H24 Herbes Vives Eau de Parfum starts at over $125 (Image via hermes.com)

6) Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Parfum - $105

The Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Parfum offers a timeless fragrance featuring the freshness of Sicilian mandarins, herbal and flowery notes of violets, and the enchanting smoky trail of birch.

The rich fragrance is available on the official Dior website in sizes 1.7 oz for $105, 3.4 oz for $130, and 6.8 oz for $180.


The pricing for all aforementioned products may vary depending on the selected sizes and the platform from which they are bought. Readers are advised to buy the best perfumes for men either from the brand's website or authorized retailers.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni