Guy Smells 2010: What we Like in Men's Fragrances

So I've been doing a little research on colognes--what kind most women like (if there is one overwhelming-favorite), and what kinds they don't.



Many of these are not brand-new for 2010--rather, the classics we notice and love.


Here are some of women's favorite fragrances on men (using web polls, asking fellow 20-somethings, and the discretion of yours truly):


1) Acqua di Gio, by Giorgio Armani: "Transparent, modern, and masculine." -Sephora.com

This one is a personal favorite--even a smoker can wear this and I would be attracted to him.

2) Fierce, by Abercrombie & Fitch --this is the cologne they spray all over the store, even on the women's clothes. Distinct and fresh.

"FIERCE's scent is an immediate attention getter and rightly so. Its fresh citrus aroma is the first aspect she'll notice because of its clean, poised attitude. However, it's FIERCE's warm musky subtleness that will naturally draw her curiosity because of its seductive nature."
-Abercrombie.com



3) Bottled Night by Hugo Boss-new one for 2010!

"a new evening version of 1998’s Boss Bottled fragrance for men."
If it's anything like "Boss" by Hugo Boss, it's good.



4) Polo Blue, by Ralph Lauren.

Another big favorite (also Polo Black)


"The freedom of the big, blue sky, the energy of the open waters, an invigorating blast of fresh air. Polo Ralph Lauren Blue is a new definition of casual elegance. Cool, fresh, warm spice. A crystal blue sensation." -Ralph Lauren website (http://bit.ly/dzl8q7)

5) Le Male, by Jean Paul Gaultier


"The Pleasure of Smelling Good Differently."-Gaultier website, which is very cool btw. Interesting bottle too.

6) "Play" - by Givenchy


I first saw this one in an Elle magazine--I ended up pulling out the ad sample and smelling it every 5 minutes.

It is the one endorsed by JT. So guys, make it "number 1 on your 'play'-list" (sad Lady Gaga reference, sorry)

That's it for now!


In terms of "bad colognes"- some general advice:


A) We like cologne, but not when there's too much, so don't bathe in it. Even a good cologne can smell bad when it's too overpowering.


B) There are some colognes that smell "old" because our grandfather wears it. This will vary, but maybe ditch the Old Spice.


C) Maybe ditch baby-powder-smelling fragrances too (check your deodorant label!)


xo,
Shannon