Some heavy hitting colognes to use this winter. Photo by Dylan A. Bryant.
By Dylan A. Bryant, Staff Reporter
The days tick by for the return to on campus learning and social anxieties may be looming over everyone’s shoulders. The first day back may be overwhelming on what to wear and what supplies to bring. Below is a list of top five men’s colognes to wear for a confidence boost the first day back. Winter fragrances tend to be stronger and more concentrated. The fall and winter time is the opportunity to wear colognes with deeper and richer notes. Wearing a light citrus based fragrance works in California almost daily but the small window of cold in California is closing. Cologne typically comes in three different concentrations including eau de toilette (EDT), eau de parfum (EDP) and Parfum. For a range, edt 5% to 15%, edp 15% to 20% and parfum 20% to 30% are the most common concentrations.
All fragrances should be tested in stores to ensure a cost worthy purchase. Here are the My top 5 Designer Winter Fragrances for Men to wear right now.
This fragrance in EDT is known for being one of the most popular colognes among men. This cologne works well in most seasons and the higher concentrated versions including the EDP, Parfum and Elixir; does wonders in the winter. If you are looking for your first cologne or a gift, this is a great choice.
Notes include: bergamot, lavender, ambroxan and vanilla
Scent: spicy, amber and citrus
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme Intenso $40
If you are looking for a winter only fragrance, Dolce & Gabbana Intenso is the perfect choice. The scent profile screams warm and spicy. The fragrance is fresh enough for winter days but strives in the cool winter nights. A night out to the bar or a glass of wine with friends, a few sprays and you are good to go.
Notes include: lavender, basil, tobacco, musk, amber
Scent: aromatic, herbal, tobacco, fresh and spicy
Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP $70
The second Dolce & Gabbana fragrance on the list but most notably the safest one. The One in the EDP variant is a fresh and spicy winter fragrance that can easily be carried into the spring. This cologne is well rounded and can be worn out on a date during the winter or used daily in the spring. This is a scent that lasts longer than just one season of the year. A versatile choice and highly recommended.
Notes include: grapefruit, ginger, cardamom, amber
Scent: warm spicy, amber, citrus
This cologne brings two things to mind; wood forests and a night at the cabin. This fragrance screams fresh split wood with a kick of fresh spice. Encre Noire comes in at a phenomenal value at only 30 dollars on discount websites. If an inexpensive winter fragrance is on the list, this fragrance should be at the top of that list.
Notes include: cypress, vetiver, wood
Scent: musky aromatic woods
Last on the list but certainly not least is Versace Eros. This fragrance has two popular options including EDT (those looking for all year) and EDP (Winter only). Versace Eros is a great option for young men who like the nightlife. The EDT version is good all year round for going out. The EDP is still intended for nights out but a better performer in the winter. The king of compliments.
Notes include: Mint, apple, Tonka bean, ambroxan, vanilla, cedar
Scent: Vanilla, fresh, spicy
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