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7 date-night fragrances for men
Seven men’s fragrances that stay pleasant at conversation distance and still have recognition value.
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No.
Versace
Eros
Why: Mint and vanilla: fresh and sweet.
Verdict: Mint and green apple over tonka and vanilla. Fresh at the start, sweet in the base, a popular date-night scent.
- Long longevity
- Rather meant for one occasion
No.
Paco Rabanne
1 Million
Why: Spicy-warm and present.
Verdict: Sweet and spicy with cinnamon, leather and amber. Warm and present, especially in the evening.
- Long longevity
- Rather meant for one occasion
No.
Dolce & Gabbana
The One for Men
Why: Elegant tobacco scent for the evening.
Verdict: Warm, spicy and tobacco-like. An elegant scent for cooler evenings.
- Long longevity
- Versatile
No.
Paco Rabanne
Invictus
Why: Fresh appearance for warm evenings.
Verdict: Fresh aquatic with grapefruit and a woody base. Sporty and good for warm days.
- Versatile
- Rather moderate longevity
No.
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
Why: Polished and widely usable.
Verdict: Citrus, incense and woods: versatile and polished. A frequent all-rounder for men.
- Long longevity
- Versatile
- Year-round scent
- Higher price range
No.
Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man
Why: Fruity-smoky at a small price.
Verdict: A fruity-smoky scent at a low price. Often named as a value pick.
- Long longevity
- Affordable price range
- Rather meant for one occasion
No.
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Giò
Why: Clean and timeless for the first impression.
Verdict: The aquatic classic for men: sea breeze, citrus and a hint of flowers. Timelessly fresh.
- Versatile
- Rather moderate longevity
Conclusion
The top spots: Versace Eros, Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men. All classifications are editorial and not measured. Always test a fragrance on your own skin.
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