Cologne

Mercedes-Benz is renowned worldwide as the epitome of class, culture, and luxury. It's no surprise that the company would also produce some of the best scents for men.  If you …

Choosing a good cologne with a scent that stays for hours and is pleasing to others can be quite a task. Our Usher cologne review looks at the top five …

When cultivating a personal style, your scent is just as important as your clothes. In fact, they should complement each other, which is why many fashion brands also sell fragrances. …

Show us the honey! Apologies to the makers of Jerry Maguire, we had to adapt that classic cinematic phrase to suit our purposes for this round-up of the best honey …

Before niche was even a thing, there was L’Artisan Parfumeur. Fact. With the hype around big-name niche brands, it’s easy to forget L’Artisan Parfumeur led the way and has a …

For such a best-seller, it’s taken a long time for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò to be released in an EDP concentration. The original EDT was released in 1996 and, like …

If there’s a brand that’s synonymous with the rise and rise of niche fragrances, it’s Le Labo.  Founded by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi in 2006, the NYC-based company rode …

Lacoste is an established men’s cologne brand that offers all kinds of aromas for men everywhere. From casual to intense and floral and woodsy, there is a Lacoste cologne for …

Bleu de Chanel has been one of the most successful fragrance franchises for the French luxury brand in recent years.  Like its nearest competitor, Dior Sauvage, the EDT and EDP …

There’s no shortage of popular niche brands, but Parfums de Marly must be one of the most loved in recent years. Since its founding in 2009 by Julien Sprecher, the French …

You can’t always judge a fragrance’s popularity and quality from Instagram. But in the case of Kajal Lamar, you certainly can. This 2020 release epitomises what the Paris-based niche brand is …

Dior Homme Intense is a potent, woodsy, floral men's fragrance from Dior. As the name suggests, it has more presence than its subdued brother Dior Homme. The bold presence and …

Initio was doing quite nicely, thank you, with releases such as Absolute Aphrodisiac (2015), Side Effect (2016), and Psychedelic Love (2017). And then in 2018 – boom! – the French …

We all know the clichéd Instagramable images of fields and fields of the flowering stuff, but pretty pics aside, did you know lavender (scientific name Lavandula) is part of the …

Since 1998 rapper Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy or P. Diddy) has maintained a successful mens’ fashion and lifestyle company, Sean John. Included in these collections are fragrances …

It’s official: patchouli fragrances are having a bit of a revival. The last time it was so popular was in the 1960s and 1970s when hippies and boho types wore …

Founded in 1981 by the Marciano brothers, Guess has produced an impressive lineup of fragrances, offering something for every occasion. They’ve built a reputation for innovation with their clothing, and …

From their bottles and juices to their prices, everything about Fragrance du Bois says L-U-X-U-R-Y.  Founded in 2013, the Paris-based company made its name with some of the finest ouds …

Cannabis, anyone? Whether you call it marijuana, weed, grass, pot, or hemp, it’s no coincidence that the increasing legalization of the herb worldwide has seen a growth in fragrances with …

Founded in 1893 by Alfred Dunhill when he took over his father’s saddlery business, the British brand made its fragrance debut more than four decades later in 1934 with Dunhill …

At the time of Pi’s inception, Givenchy was led by Alexander Mcqueen, known for his fearless designs that immediately left a mark on fashion. It’s no surprise, then, that Givenchy …

The outdoors. Mhm. That is the brand of Burberry. With its style roots,  which caters to men, women, and children alike, designed for the outdoors, by its founding father, Thomas …

Thanks to the plethora of gourmands in recent years, vanilla fragrances can have a cheap ’n nasty reputation. Fortunately, for those of us with more grown-up tastes, this selection proves …

With his enfant terrible fashion reputation well established in the 1980s, Jean Paul Gaultier had to make a spectacular perfume entrance.  And his male fragrance debut, Le Male (the female Classique was launched …

Even before he founded his eponymous brand in 2006, Tom Ford was a household name. The savvy and suave businessman entered the fragrance biz in 2006, one year after the …

With connotations connected to Old Hollywood luxury and glamor, Ferragamo is perfect for supplying an understated, elevated touch. Looking for your new favorite scent? Here’s our Salvatore Ferragamo cologne review, …

Started in Italy and known predominantly for its knitwear fashions, the luxury house Missoni was started in the 1950s and since then has been synonymous with bright colors and detailed …

Sandalwood fragrances should be a staple of every dapper gentleman’s fragrance wardrobe.  You’d never know from its ubiquity that this precious wood from the Santalum tree family, with its warm, …

Mr. Burberry is a classic in Burberry's line of colognes for men and the EDP is an interesting departure from its predecessor. Released in 2017, Mr. Burberry EDP takes on …

For men who aren’t afraid to stand out from the pack, Carolina Herrera eau de toilette for men is back with a new reformulation that won’t blend into the crowd. …

Who says fragrances must be complex to be good? Some of the best fragrances rely on simple compositions in which it’s possible to pick up most of the listed notes.  …

Since its founding in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and former Ernst & Young associate Marc Chaya, Maison Francis Kurkdjian has become one of the most popular and respected niche …

In a fragrance world dominated by churn-‘em-out-schedules and multimillion marketing-over-creativity budgets, Cartier stands out for all the right reasons. The French luxury brand is renowned for their fine watches and …

Who Makes Guerlain L'Homme Ideal? Crafted by the House of Guerlain in partnership with renowned perfumer Thierry Wasser, Guerlain L’Homme was created in 2014. Founded in 1828, the House of …

We don’t like making grand announcements here at Dapper Confidential, especially when we’re only halfway through the year. But it’s a pretty safe bet to declare that Hermès H24 is the …

Prada is known for its bold and striking products. From clothing to bags to perfume, Prada is always at the forefront of fashion. In the past few years, Prada has …

Jimmy Choo Man is the first men’s fragrance released by Jimmy Choo in 2014 with an ad campaign that featured Game of Thrones actor Kit Harrington. With its fruity, sweet, …

Lagerfeld Cologne is a men’s cologne with notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and sage. The base delights with oak and tonka beans.  Lagerfeld Cologne comes to us with all the fragrant …

Regardless of whether you are a grooming pro, a newbie, or fall somewhere between the two - you’ve heard of cologne. Even if you don’t wear this regularly or know …

Whether you're an explorer and switch up your cologne like you do your wardrobe or a loyalist who'll stick to one scent for months, one thing is certain: Hollister colognes …

The perfect fragrance can change how you feel and how others perceive you. Though Tom Ford has a reputation for all types of luxurious products, the company’s fragrances can add …

The fashion, jewelry, and fragrance house of Bvlgari embodies a sense of decadence merged with classic elegance and timeless charm. Think Roman Holiday days and La Dolce Vita nights; the …