The 16 Best Winter Fragrances for Men to Smell Fine and Fresh (Even if That Heavy Coat Is Sweat-Inducing)

First released in 1995, this cologne has been serving folks well for 30 years with its musky top notes of bergamot, lavender, mint and thyme, which blends effortlessly into its luxurious base mixture of amber, musk and vanilla. A fragrance that lasts all day (according to its buyers), it currently has nearly 2,000 5-star ratings, with one shopper writing, "I bought this for my husband. It has a clean smell that isn't too overpowering." As if the scent isn't enough, the price point is actually quite affordable for the bottle size, and you don't need to spray too much to make a difference. It's a solid investment, in my opinion.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: lavender, bergamot, mint, thyme
• Middle Notes: geranium, jasmine, cedar, sandalwood, oak moss
• Base Notes: amber, musk, vanilla
• Type: eau de toilette

Want to really knock 'em dead at the office happy hours this year? Grab a bottle of Tobacco Vanille and spritz some on before you head out. What makes this fragrance so great, you ask? For me, it's the combination of the tobacco leaf and spicy notes top and middle notes, which are mixed ever-so-slightly with sweeter base ingredients like vanilla and cacao. It smells like a dream in-person, and you'll be thanking me later for the recommendation. I'm not kidding.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: tobacco leaf, spicy notes
• Middle Notes: tobacco blossom, cacao, vanilla, tonka bean
• Base Notes: woody notes, dried fruits
• Type: eau de parfum

He'll definitely enjoy a little bit of DATE for date night (get it?). Seriously, you would be remiss if you did not get him this cologne, as it is a fan favorite in the fragrance enthusiast community, which should come as no surprise considering the brand itself describes this as being "the fruity opening of flirtiness on a date that ultimately leads to seduction." According to buyers, DATE also lives up to its reputation of being great for the winter, as one reviewer notes, "It's a very good unisex fragrance best suited for colder weather, but it also works perfectly in summer evenings. I received a lot of compliments!"

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• Notes: juniper berry, bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange
• Middle Notes: patchouli, cardamom
• Base Notes: vetiver, agarwood
• Type: eau de parfum

I have no qualms calling this one of the best men's fragrances on the market. Not only has been around for ages, but it works for just about any setting and scenario you can think of. Not to mention, it's packed with tons of ingredients that smell amazing such as pineapple and black currant, all the way to rose moroccan jasmine and oak moss. It requires a steeper investment, but lasts longer than others because you literally only need one spritz and you're good!

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: lemon, pink pepper, apple, bergamot, blackcurrant
• Middle Notes: pineapple, jasmine, patchouli
• Base Notes: birch, ambroxan, cedarwood, oakmoss, musk 
• Type: eau de parfum

Let's not get it twisted—there's Versace Eros, and then there's Versace Eros Flame. The latter is the slightly sexier version of its predecessor, boasting a spicy woody scent that has hints of citrus that can be detected upon first smell. Slightly spicy and slightly sweet, Eros Flame made its debut in 2018, and is quickly catching up to the popularity of its big brother. If there's any fragrance I have no problem saying you should buy in two's, it's this one. Plus, look at that price!

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: mandarin orange, black pepper, lemon, chinotto and rosemary
• Middle Notes: rose, geranium, pepper
• Base Notes: tonka bean, sandalwood, texas cedar, vanilla, oakmoss, patchouli
• Type: eau de parfum

Dior Fahrenheit is definitely a scent that takes the temperature up several notches, with its note mixture of chamomile, orange and lavender, just to name a few. Described as being "intoxicating," Fahrenheit lives up to its expectations. "I bought this for my boyfriend as a gift and he is obsessed," writes one Sephora buyer. "The scent lasts for so long (roughly seven hours), and I would describe it as a warm, spicy scent. The sandalwood is very present, and it smells like a warm campfire." Seeing as though all of the reviews are in line with this one, you certainly can't go wrong with making the splurge.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: lavender, cedar, chamomile, mandarin orange, hawthorn, nutmeg flower, bergamot, lemon
• Middle Notes: violet leaf, nutmeg, cedar, sandalwood, carnation, honeysuckle, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley
• Base Notes: leather, vetiver, musk, amber, patchouli and tonka bean
• Type: eau de toilette

Straight from the legendary House of Chanel, "Bleu de Chanel" is the perfect scent to spritz on for cooler months thanks to its citrus and pink pepper vetiver top notes. Add those in with grapefruit cedar labdanum, ginger, sandalwood and frankincense as your middle and base notes, and what you get in return is a captivating smell that represents love and romance.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: citrus notes, pink pepper vetiver
• Middle Notes: grapefruit cedar labdanum
• Base Notes: ginger, sandalwood, frankincense
• Type: eau de toilette

Get on code with Armani Code, a lauded fragrance that smells and looks just like the ocean. Speaking from personal experience, a lot of fragrances claim to offer an "exotic scent," but end up falling disappointingly short. Not the case with Armani Code, which gets its sultry spice from tobacco and star anise and has plenty of 5-star reviews across the internet."You get a large bottle at a bargain price, and now my son smells as good as his dad! " As the review mentions, you can currently snag a 2.5-ounce bottle for just $73, so this really is a large bottle for a bargain price.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: lemon, bergamot
• Middle Notes: olive blossom, guaiac wood, star anise
• Base Notes: tonka Bean, leather, tobacco
• Type: eau de toilette

Doesn't the design of this bottle just look oh so luxurious? Attractiveness aside, he (and you) will appreciate the entrancing nature of this scent, which consists of cardamom, red apple, calabrian bergamot and more. "When I say this fragrance will have you turning heads…it’s fruity yet masculine with the wood dry down," writes one Nordstrom buyer, who is very clearly happy with his purchase. "I had to buy another one and gift it to a friend for his 30th birthday!"

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: cardamom, red apple, calabrian bergamot
• Middle Notes: bourbon geranium, clary sage, lavender
• Base Notes: patchouli, haitian vetiver, tobacco leaf
• Type: eau de toilette

Is it truly Dior if it isn't sexy? Not in my opinion! In fact, Dior Sauvage has a case for being one of the sexiest scents of all time, which is definitely because of its slightly outdoorsy citrusy smell that is both compelling and captivating. If you've been on the hunt for a "signature scent," Sauvage will serve you well.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: pepper, calabrian bergmot
• Middle Notes: vetiver, patchouli, geranium, elemi, sichuan pepper, lavender, pink pepper
• Base Notes: ambroxan, cedar and labdanum
• Type: eau de toilette

Speaking of sexy scents, any fragrance that has the word 'scandal' in it is bound to be a little bit on the sexy side, don't you think? Well, sexy is exactly what Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal Les Parfums is, according to its buyers, who also appreciate its simplicity—the three key fragrance notes pair well together, without competing against one another. "This scent is very sweet, and is definitely one of my favorites from Jean Paul Gaultier," raves one shopper, with another adding, "The aroma is very good." With geranium as the top note, tonka bean as the middle and a base of sandalwood, this is a fragrance that speaks for itself.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: geranium
• Middle Notes: tonka bean
• Base Notes: sandalwood
• Type: eau de parfum

The brand itself says this is a scent that "captures the rugged intensity of racing through Saharan sands," which means the heat is definitely turned up some when he puts this on. According to reviewers, it also does a solid job of lasting all day without having to reapply much, and the price is great for its under $60 value.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: pink pepper
• Middle Notes: atlas cedar, patchouli
• Base Notes: leather
• Type: eau de toilette

If specifically searching for a tried-and-true fragrance for him that has been highly rated and revered for over a century, make your way over to Acqua Di Parma, which has been on store shelves since 1916. The top notes consist of neroli, mint and galbanol, which is grounded by the herbal middle notes of lavender and rosemary. Throw in the vetiver and musk base notes, and he's got an earthy, sultry scent that's equal parts rugged and cozy.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: neroli, mint, galbanol
• Middle Notes: lavender, rosemary
• Base Notes: vetiver, musk
• Type: Eau de Cologne

Prada's Luna Rossa is also another iconic scent with a fan following—one that's endured for years, BTW. The fragrance instantly captivates due to its unique mixtures of sweet and citrus with lavender, bitter orange, mint, clary sage, amroxan and ambrette, and remains one that you can smell coming from a mile away. If you still haven't found your "defining scent yet," I'd say give Luna Rossa a try.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: leather
• Middle Notes: patchouli, cypress
• Base Notes: woody notes,vetiver 
• Type: eau de parfum

Gucci has smartly created two different versions of their Guilty Absolute scent—one for women, and one for men. The latter is incredible, according to those who have given it a shot. Consisting of a mixture of woody, warming notes that instantly heats things up like a fireplace in the middle of winter, this fragrance is definitely sexy, but still tame enough that it can be worn to the office.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: leather
• Middle Notes: patchouli, cypress
• Base Notes: woody notes, vetiver 
• Type: eau de parfum

Issey Miyake describes its Nuit d'Issey fragrance as "a combination of elegance, strength and masculinity," opening with bergamot and grapefruit as its top notes, and tonka bean and patchouli as its base. Due to its overall strength of powerful notes, this scent is one that can last throughout the entire workday, according to buyers. Well then, looks like you may have to make this his next cologne pickup.

Fast Facts

• Top Notes: grapefruit, bergamot
• Middle Notes: black pepper, vetiver, woodsy notes, spices, leather
• Base Notes: incense, ebony tree, tonka bean, patchouli
• Type: eau de toilette