It's a common misconception that perfumes are for ladies and colognes for guys. These words actually indicate the difference in concentration of essential oils in each.
Most colognes are created as lighter scents are technically EDTs. But today the term cologne is used loosely to refer to perfume for men.
We’ve rounded up some of the best colognes for men based on the most popular fragrance families.
Fresh fragrances consist of a wide range of scents from citrus and fruity families to herbal, green and aqua families.
Fresh colognes
Best Woody Colognes Woody fragrances are a combination of earthy, woody and smoky which exude sensuality and masculinity.
Best Floral ColognesCitrus notes, are often in men's perfumes with floral undertones. They bring a zesty, invigorating kick - like a splash of refreshing citrus juice.
While colognes are often designed with a masculine touch, they're open to anyone who appreciates fresh, musky, spicy, floral, or other notes.
If some of these scents have piqued your interest, read the article for more of our favorite scents for men including gourmand and amber fragrances.
Read the article for more including the difference between EDPs and EDTs, how to pick the right cologne for you, plus two more popuar fragrance familes.