32 Best Winter Perfumes For Men [2024 Updated]

Best winter perfumes for men. The cold temperatures are just around the corner and in little or no time, you are digging deep into your closet, searching for the cashmere or woolly sweaters, thick coats or jackets, and socks to wear, thick gloves for the hands, head warmers and long scarves to cover your neck.

Hey! Have you thought of the next important thing after your outfits? Maybe you are wondering what it might be. Well, it is nothing other than one of man’s best companion – Perfume. Now you know, it is important to also note that those light, fresh, and airy summery scents you rocked wouldn’t be needed during these cold months as they won’t be suitable for the freezing temperature days or months. They should now be kept deep inside your boxes till the winter period is over. 

You have got to see them as a thing of seasons past! Summery scents are not what you need this period as they leave little or no impact should you plan on wearing colognes this cold periods. What you would need is a bold, strong, sexy, spicy and woody scent. Winter avails you the opportunity to wear one without the need to explain yourself.

Thankfully, there a lots of quality winter perfumes for men from trusted brands out there in the market. Before you purchase any, it is best you try it first on your skin before buying as fragrances depends on certain key factors – skin type, pH level, body chemistry to turn out well.

That being said, below, is a comprehensive list in no particular order of 32 Best winter Perfumes for Men you can try out this period. 

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1. The One Eau De Parfum for Men – Dolce & Gabbana

Unarguably one of the finest winter fragrances for men is this bottle of pleasantness from Dolce & Gabbana. Originally launched in 2015, The One EDP for Men by D&G is a Woody-Spicy fragrance for men and it was designed by legendary perfumer Oliver Polge. 

The cologne opens up with top notes of grapefruit, basil, and coriander. At the heart, scents of ginger, orange blossom, and cardamom embraces you while on finishing, the perfume ends with base notes of amber, tobacco and cedar.

On your first application, you would notice the presence of an oily, bitter grapefruit aroma supported with traces of fresh coriander and basil. The citrus present in the cologne unites with the bitter fragrance to give off a scent that is very well manly. Going further to the heart, scent of neroli sweetens the bitterness. The notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger follow closely and this makes the fragrance a lot more lively. On finishing, the base notes of woodsy resin and musk takes over the fragrance thus leaving you with a seductive and inviting vibe.

It is winter time and the possibility of attending events, gatherings, dinners and the likes at night is predominantly high. That being said, it is very much obvious one would need to turn up smelling fresh and nice all through the period.

So, if you are a man with affinity for perfumes, and you need something worthwhile for the night, look no further because the Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP for Men is all you need to impress. The sillage, longevity and projection of this cologne are something to die for. For those evening romantic dates, dinners, and events, this perfume is surely your go-to fragrance.

2. JV X NJ Eau De Toilette for Men – John Varvatos

If you are man who likes to spend the winter nights partying hard, the JVxNJ EDT for men cologne should not be found wanting in your fragrance arsenal if you can lay hands on it. Introduced just few years back, 2018 to be precise, the cologne is described to be an Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men, and has since then, won the hearts of many, especially the young.

The composition opens with scents of mandarin orange, kaffir lime, cascalone, pink pepper and lime as top notes. The heart notes is composed of rosemary, lavender, mint, sage, hedione while the composition ends with scents of sandalwood, clearwood, and ambroz super as base notes. 

Irresistible and dynamic, this EDT for men was created to “capture the pulsing energy of the city as dusk settles and nightlife takes over.”

The nose behind this juice is Harry Fremont.

3. Wanted by Night Eau De Parfum for Men – Azzaro

When you list colognes for men suitable for winter nights and this juice right here isn’t mentioned, then, the list is incomplete. Just as the name implies, Wanted by Night EDP for Men by Azzaro is by far one of the most befitting perfumes you ought to have if you plan on going out for date nights, parties or a simple night out during the winter period. Unlike the initial version – Wanted by Azzaro, this recent version is very much bolder, richer and better off. 

The fragrance kicks off with amazing scents of lavender, Mandarin orange, cinnamon, and lemon at the top. The heart includes notes of incense, red cedar, cumin, and fruity notes while the base notes are made of cedar, tobacco, vanilla, cypress, leather, benzoin, patchouli, and Iso E Super.

Described to be a blend of “temptation and masculinity”, this cologne is sexy, spicy, and sweet at the same time. The perfume is perfect for the winter, and you do not want to wear it during the hot days to avoid overpowering others around you with a choking scent. All you need to stand out for the evening this winter is just one or two spritzes of this wonder in a bottle as it is sure to last you all through the night and into the next day depending on your skin type. The sillage and projection are admirable as well.

The cologne was unveiled in 2018 as a Woody-Spicy fragrance for men. The creators of the cologne are top perfumers Michel Girard and Quentin Bisch.

4. Black Phantom Eau De Parfum – Kilian

Another remarkable winter fragrance for men is the Black Phantom EDP by Kilian. Though some describe it to be unisex, the cologne is further described by many to be perfection in a bottle. The perfume is composed primarily of synthetic edible notes like honey, chocolate and vanilla. Launched into the fragrance world in 2017 with Sidonie Lancesseur as the nose behind the scent, Black Phantom is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that is loved by everyone.

The top notes feature scents of rum, sugar cane, dried grape, and vanilla leaving you with reminisces of smoky, dark bars surrounded with velvet chairs while a jazz combo plays in the background. The heart notes consists of  dark chocolate, almond, caramel, coffee while the composition dries down with base notes of vetiver, iris and sandalwood.

Agreeably a unisex perfume, it is still very much masculine and loved by women. The longevity, sillage, and projection of this cologne are something to write home about. One or two spritzes of it could take you past 9 hours and beyond. Wear this during the winter season and you are certain to make heads turn.

5. Burberry London Eau De Toilette for Men – Burberry

If you want cologne that is unique and wouldn’t cause you to break the bank this winter season, the Burberry London EDT for men is worth considering. The cologne, launched in 2006, consists of a unique combination of sweet-sour, tobacco, and pepper ingredients to unleash a versatile scent. Thanks to the creator, Antoine Maisondieu.

In this juice, you are welcomed with cinnamon and black pepper opening. The tobacco present in it also adds a cheery feeling thus giving the scent a sweet and spicy vibe. The scent is made of top notes of bergamot, lavender, and cinnamon. The heart notes include leather and mimosa while the base notes are made of guaic wood, oakmoss, opoponax, and tobacco leaf. 

Often referred to as “Christmas in bottle”, Burberry London for men is an aroma you can never go wrong with during the winter period. The scent, according to many, is exactly what Christmas smells like. Although, the longevity needs to be worked on, few reapplied spritzes won’t hurt. Asides that, the smell is great, enticing, and oozes the vibe of holiday season. Wear it during the festive period and watch people draw closer to you.

6. Spicebomb Eau De Toilette for Men – Viktor & Rolf

Unveiled in 2012, and living up to its name, this hand grenade-themed cologne is the ideal perfume for a man that loves spicy oriental aromas. It is a perfect definition of mystery perfume. The creator is no other than the legendary perfumer, Olivier Polge known for creating other wonderful, top-leading colognes.

The fragrance unites chilli, saffron, leather, bergamot, elemi, and grapefruit to produce a fire meets ice scent. For more emphasis on the notes, you would find the cologne to open with top notes of pink pepper, bergamot, elemi and grapefruit. The heart notes highlight scents of cinnamon, paprika and saffron. Then, the composition ends with base notes of leather, vetiver, and tobacco.

Similar to the female counterpart, Flowerbomb but with masculine notes, the cologne is depicted to be warm, and enthralling, thereby making it ideal for evening wear and special events during the winter period. Although a bit pricey, the cologne is very much phenomenal and worthy of every penny spent on it. It is one of the best colognes to wear during the winter season that won’t cause you headaches. The scent is pungent but not in an overpowering way. Lastly, the scent is long-lasting. A little spritz of it will endure all day long!

7. One Shock for Him Eau De Toilette – Calvin Klein

One Shock for Him EDT is one of the best winter perfumes to come from the fragrance house of Calvin Klein. The perfume is known to be an oriental spicy fragrance and it was released in 2011 with Ann Gottlieb and IFF as creators. The scent is robust, deep and complex, unlike the original CK One.

Upon application, the cologne greets you with pleasant scents of lavender, clementine, and cucumber. Going further to the heart notes, scents of osmanthus, cardamom, basil, and pepper takes over for a while before drying down to base notes of musk, amber, tobacco, woodsy notes and patchouli. 

The words that come to heart when you apply this well refined, oriental scent are “warm” and “fresh”. If you are still in wonder of what the aroma smells like, imagine a lit cigar in the middle of a pleasingly rich green forest. The price may be relatively low, but what it offers is of no doubts, very high.

That being said, if you want winter cologne that is unique, refined and affordable at the same time, CK One Shock for Him is a fantastic choice. With this aroma, you are certain to draw positive compliments towards you wherever you go.

8. Armani Code Eau De Toilette for Men – Giorgio Armani

This 2006 FiFi Fragrance of the Year Award-winning classic is an oriental spicy fragrance for men and it was released in the year 2004 with Antoine Lie as the nose behind it. Since its release, it has been a staple in almost every fragrance-loving man’s cologne collections.

The top notes of this cologne feature scents of lemon and bergamot. The heart notes comprise of star anise, guaiac wood, and olive blossom. In the dry down, leather, tonka bean, and tobacco make up the base notes.

Armani Code EDT for Men is depicted to be a perfume which when worn, induces the senses and brings out exotic and vintage scenery which makes the opposite gender uncontrollably attracted to you thus making it a perfect choice for winter dates. For a cologne that is classic, Armani Code EDT for Men is sure to keep you warm, smelling fresh and inviting all through your entire date and even into the next day. In a nutshell, the longevity and performance are nothing to worry about whenever you wear it during winter.

9. Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum – Tom Ford

You can agree with me that Tom Ford perfumes are deserving of all the hype they get despite the price tag, and on that note, I present to you this wonderful piece from the fragrance house of Tom Ford. Also known for the sophisticated quietness in the design of its bottle, you can always tell the content to be out of this world.

Born in 2007 and designed by Olivier Gillotin as an oriental spicy fragrance for both men and women, this bottle of greatness opens up with spicy notes and titular tobacco. The heart notes are made with scents of vanilla, tobacco blossom, tonka bean, and cacao. Going through the heart notes alone would tell you that the scent is effortlessly delicious. From the name, you can tell tobacco and vanilla to be the key ingredients of the cologne’s composition. Finally, the cologne dries down to woody notes and dried fruits as base notes.

During the winter or fall, this cologne by Tom Ford is all you need if you are a fan of Tom Ford perfumes or want something unique from the brand. The cologne is enjoyed by both men and women, and fits in perfectly during the nighttime.  You can’t help but enjoy the perfect blend of dry, smoky tobacco together with creamy, sweet vanilla. For longevity, the cologne is a monster – 12 hours the least, and the performance – sillage and projection are overwhelmingly impressive. You get to positively dominate any room you find yourself in. Tobacco Vanille EDP is for the man who understands his worth, bold, confident, dominating and goal-driven.

10. Noir Extreme Eau De Parfum for Men – Tom Ford

Introduced in 2015 as an oriental woody fragrance, the Noir Extreme EDP for men is a sequel to the classic Noir EDP (2012), and Noir EDT (2013) fragrances. The Noir Extreme EDP for Men is was created as a new dimension for the Noir man whilst retaining the family semblance. 

A blend of warm spicy notes and fresh citruses make up the top notes of the composition. You’d also find mandarin oil, cardamom, saffron, and nutmeg in the opening. The heart of the composition features accords of kulfi dessert, typically made of pistachio and Himalayan snow. Also at the heart, jasmine, orange blossom, and rose absolute are present. The base notes is made with myriad mix of elements of which amber, woody notes, cinnamon and vanilla are some of the few.

Just in case you are not fortunate enough to get hold of the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP for winter, here is another fantastic piece for winter from the same prominent house of Tom Ford, the Noir Extreme EDP for Men. Although the bottle appears angular and simple, the classiness in its minimalism cannot be overemphasized.

The scent is sexy, mature, and an amazing winter fragrance for men, though, if applied with moderation, it’s also suitable for women. In general, the performance is something to write home about likewise the longevity. A spritz of this juice can last up to half the day and it can project for about 6 hours. 

Sonia Constant is the nose behind this magnificent piece.

11. Bleu De Chanel Eau De Parfum for Men – Chanel

When you talk about Chanel colognes, you talk about elegance fused with simplicity. Born into the Woody-Aromatic fragrance family in 2010, this cologne by legendary perfumer Jacques Polge, from the fragrance house of Chanel is a must-have for the men who love to keep things sophisticatedly simple. This cologne comes in an admirable, simple black bottle with the fragrance name and house written in relief. It also comes with a monolithic chord.

The fragrance boasts of delicious spices in combination of solid woods that blend gently with fresh citruses, mysterious incense and other elements. The top notes include grapefruit, mint, pepper, lemon, and pink pepper. The heart notes highlights ginger, nutmeg, jasmine, and Iso E super while the base notes features vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, labdanum, white musk, patchouli and incense. 

The moderate sillage feature of this cologne in conjunction with its amazing longevity, and the ingredients used makes it ideal to be worn during winter as well as those nights where you need to draw attention and exhibit your full potentials. Wearing it during the daytime for office hours and special events isn’t a bad idea either.

12. Virtu Eau De Toilette for Men – Vince Camuto

Another wonderful perfume for winter is the Virtu EDT for Men by Vince Carmuto. One word to describe this fragrance is “variety” – it has the ability to mix both heat and coolness to produce a scent that is refined and suave. It is relatively new to the fragrance world, but then, it’s befitting for office wear or evening dinner dates.

In case you are wondering what’s special about the cologne. Well, it is made with aromatic top notes of Turkish cardamom, fresh papyrus, crushed peppercorn, heart notes of white birch, fresh tree moss, Haitian vetiver, and base notes of Tuscan leather, Indian sandalwood, warm cedar, and silky musk. That’s a whole lot of special.

The cologne is ideal for winter or early spring time. Whether for office use or for a night out in the bubbly city, the perfume will work great on you but bear in mind that for an EDT, the longevity is just moderate, though, it sometimes depends on your skin type. As an eau de toilette you should expect about 4-6 hours of longevity. So, you might want to re-apply by noon time if you have utilized earlier in the morning time. 

The Virtu EDT for Men by Vince Camuto was unveiled in 2018, and it belongs to the leather-spicy fragrance family. The nose behind this, is top perfumer Laurent Le Guernec.

13. Fahrenheit Eau De Toilette Spray for Men – Christian Dior 

Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Michel Almairac are the talented perfumers behind this delicious and masculine winter fragrance for men. This juice was first unveiled in 1988 and it belongs to the woody-floral-musk fragrance family. The cologne, though old but it has a modern scent. Ingredients used for the scent’s composition are mostly entirely natural with numerous flowers and fruit present.

Top notes featured in this cologne are nutmeg flower, chamomile, hawthorn, lavender, cedar, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot. The heart notes consist of violet leaf, sandalwood, honeysuckle, jasmine, carnation, and lily of the valley. In the dry down, vetiver, amber, musk, leather, tonka and patchouli make up the base notes.

When you talk about the performance, Fahrenheit EDT spray for men is among the few that performs above average. The cologne has a longevity range of about 12 hours on the skin and the projection is about six feet or thereabout away from you thus ensuring your presence is felt in any room you enter. By mere looking at the translucent orange bottle, you may not be convinced enough to believe the cologne to be completely masculine but then, not only is it totally masculine, the cologne is also bold, dominating and exudes a youthful vibe. There’s hardly anyone who finds this cologne detesting. Fahrenheit EDT is best worn during the cold winter nights.

14. Eros Eau De Toilette for Men – Versace

Inspired by Greek mythology and named after the Greek god of love and son of goddess Aphrodite – Eros, this aromatic fougere cologne for men was created in 2012 by Aurelien Guichard under the fragrance house of Versace. This fragrance that comes in an eye-catching turquoise color glass with the head of Medusa thickly inscribed on the body and on the top was created to induce love and affection to both the wearer and those around him.

Eros EDT for Men has an aromatic opening. The top notes of apple and lemon blend with mint to exude a flavor that is sweet and dessert-like. Shortly afterwards, heart notes of ambroxan and geranium with traces of tonka in the background comes to into play. As the aroma begins to dry down, you would feel as the woodiness of Virginian cedar, Atlas cedar, oakmoss, and vetiver begin to set in while Madagascar vanilla prepends some creaminess to it.

The cologne is described to be youthful, vibrant, and energetic thus making it suitale for the younger demographic. When you wear Eros EDT by Versace, you wear nightlife, parties, and clubbing and the outcome is unequalled when it is worn for these reasons. However, you can still wear it for office life, but then; you have to be moderate on applying it because the cologne is quite unpredictable.

You have nothing to worry about with the performance because it is overwhelmingly impressive. Wear this for the night’s groove and see it last on you till the next morning when you are headed back home after the long night party.

15. 1 Million Eau De Toilette Spray for Men – Paco Rabanne

Under the woody-spicy olfactory family, this fragrance was launched in 2008 with top perfumers Christophe Raynaud, Michel Girard and Olivier Pescheux as noses behind it. To match the lavishness of its name, the cologne comes in a gold-bar themed bottle and should not be found wanting in any man’s perfume collection.

The main accords present in this piece from Paco Rabanne are cinnamon, leather, citrus and rose. The freshness of the grapefruit, the red mandarin, and the mint can be felt in the opening as top notes while the heart notes of rose, spicy notes and cinnamon add a mystical touch to the scent. Finally, as the scent begins to dry down, unforgettable base notes fused with scents of leather, Indian patchouli, amber, and woody notes is perceived.

1 Million EDT by Paco Rabanne is completely masculine and most befitting for young men in their late teens or twenties. Men of other age range are not exempted from wearing this cologne. The aroma is a vibrant and energetic fragrance. As for the performance – projection, it is impressive, the sillage and longevity inclusive. It is certain to keep you pleasantly scented for a period of over 9 hours. If you have any special occasion, or you want something to make you stand out during gatherings or parties in the cold nights, try this!

16. Bvlgari Man In Black Eau De Parfum – Bvlgari

In the year 2014, House of BVLGARI clocked a historic 130 years. To celebrate that, this bottle of awesomeness, BVLGARI MAN IN BLACK EDP was created. Thanks to one of Spain’s finest perfumers, Alberto Morillas. The cologne comes as a flanker of the original version of the Bvlgari Man from 2010. Bvlgari Man In Black EDP is described to be charismatic and bold.

The general profile of this oriental floral fragrance is masculine, spicy and enriched with intense composition of amber, woods, and leather. The aroma opens with luminous spices and natural rum as top notes and this could linger for about an hour. Furthermore, leather, iris and tuberose form the heart notes of the scent which finally dries down to base notes of guaiac wood, tonka bean, and benzoin. All these mix nicely like a big, hot cocktail on the cold winter days to ooze a scent that warm, soothing, and sensual at the same time.

Due to its intense composition, the cologne may not appeal to very young wearers. The scent is mature and men of age, say above thirty are the best bet for colognes like this. The performance is average. The sillage and longevity are quite above average as you can expect up to 6 to 8 hours of longevity upon first application.

17. Oud Noir Eau De Parfum for Men – Versace

If you are a collector of perfume bottles, you would definitely love this Oriental Woody fragrance for Men by Versace. Launched in 2013, and rich in oriental woody notes of wintertime, this oud aroma boasts of having the highest concentration of woody essential oils compared to most of the counterparts of other brands in the market.

Oud Noir EDP debuts with top notes of bitter orange, black pepper, and neroli which give the fragrance a very sharp and crisp appearance. Olibanum, cardamom, and saffron form the core of this cologne, that is, the heart notes. Finally, the composition dries down to base notes of agarwood (oud), leatherwood, and patchouli. In summary, black pepper, patchouli, cardamom, and saffron brings out the fragrance while oud, the key element in the composition brings in the exoticness and the winter flavor of the fragrance. Indeed, this is one of the boldest releases of Versace.

For a spicy and masculine fragrance rich in oud, you can imagine the potency and longevity of the cologne. You are likely to have about 8 to 10 hours of longevity, though with a relatively weak projection. It doesn’t have that monster projection bragging rights which the oud-containing colognes from the Middle East have. However, the cologne prides itself with many animalic notes thus making it a splendid wear for the cold winter dates. It is the obviously one of the types of colognes you make memories with. 

18. Royal Oud Eau De Parfum – Creed

Another trendy fragrance that is befitting for the winter period is the Royal Oud EDP from the fragrance house of Creed. For many men out there, it is the one of the most sought-after colognes for winter as it combines rich woody notes with sweet notes to exude a scent that is not only elegant, modern, unique, but also mature. Though, on the pricey spectrum, Royal Oud EDP for Men is worth every penny spent.

According to some, the opening is a bit harsh, but the harshness begins to fade after a short while. The scent, just like Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille grows on your skin. The top notes featured in the composition include lemon, Sicilian bergamot and pink pepper. The mid notes are cedar, galbanum, and angelica; while the scents of sandalwood, agarwood and musk form the base notes.

This scent, though not so intense, is very rich and classy as well as enchanting. Performance is top-notch. The longevity and the sillage are very much out of this world. Hardly would you walk past anyone without getting a positive compliment from him or her. Some even argue this cologne to be way better than the popular Aventus by Creed. Lastly, women are also welcomed to wear it.

As an oriental fougere fragrance, Royal Oud EDP was launched in the year 2011 and the nose behind this masterpiece is no other than the fantastic perfumer, Olivier Creed. 

19. Stronger With You Eau De Toilette for Men – Giorgio Armani

Stronger With You EDT for Men was launched in 2017 by the famous fragrance house of Giorgio Armani. Cecile Matton created this cologne – classified as an Aromatic Fougere fragrance, and it happens to be one of the best winter colognes to become a pillar in the Armani fragrance line. 

The cologne opens with a combination of cardamom, mint, pink pepper, and violet leaf and then builds into a heart of pineapple, melon, sage, lavender and cinnamon. The base is a warm and sensual blend of vanilla, cedar, amber-wood, chestnut, and guaiac wood. All these numerous elements warm up the aroma for the winter period.

Armani’s Stronger With You EDT was released along with the female counter part to represent the audible expression of the original modern-day love. The scent was created with the intention to induce the smell of love with its mouth-watering blend of spices, fruits and warmth. Similar to the Tom Ford’s Noir Extreme EDP, Stronger With You EDT for Men by Giorgio Armani is an amazing fragrance that’s sure to keep you elated all through the day and it is the perfect definition of comfort in a bottle.

The cologne is very much ideal for day and night wear during the colder periods of the year. Likewise the performance, the cologne will endure over a period of 10 hours on first spritz before fading away completely. In summary, this scent is nothing short of a masterpiece. Get one and you’d never regret you did.

20. Perry Ellis Cobalt Eau De Toilette for Men – Perry Ellis

Elegant and refined, this cologne was unveiled to the fragrance world in 2014 and classified as a woody aromatic fragrance. The main chords of the cologne are primarily citrus, cashmere, woody notes and musk. The cologne comes in a silver coloured bottle with a blue circle in the centre, literally depicting its modern and elegant attributes.

The top notes of tangerine and bergamot are readily perceived in the opening. These then further fades gently into the heart notes of sweet fig and rosemary of which they finally unite with base notes of sandalwood, woody notes and sweet-smelling rum which is responsible for oozing out masculinity and making the presence felt.

The aroma’s performance is moderate likewise its longevity and sillage. Due to the versatility of the cologne, you can wear it during the cold winter nights and even on slightly warmer days.

21. CH Prive Eau De Toilette for Men – Carolina Herrera

This cologne was born into the leather fragrance family, and was released in the year 2015. CH Prive EDT for Men comes in an attractive looking bottle with its content formulated to be tasteful, graceful and charming at the same time. The fragrance ticks all the boxes and of course, brings to heart the sexiness of a leather jacket – alluring, yet glamorous and exotic.

Upon opening, you are welcomed with the rich blend of grapefruit, pomelo and whiskey as top notes. Shortly afterwards, the scents – cardamom, lavender, red thyme, and sage at the core of the composition takes over your senses before finally drying down to an elating mix of leather, tonka bean, woody notes and benzoin at the base.

The cologne has this “bad boy” vibes. It is one of those scents with a great, attractive masculine appeal. The presence of whiskey and leather notes in the composition gives the aroma a rough and expensive tone suitable for the cold winter nights. The fragrance smells like a classy lounge in the ever bubbling city of New-York, though, a lot more daring.

For an EDT, you wouldn’t expect this to stay longer than imagined. It will land you an estimated total of 5 hours. This fragrance in its glory is worth going about with in a little vial, because it would be unfair if people around you do not get to catch a whiff of this bad boy scent.  

Despite the “bad boy” vibes attached to this beautiful juice, one could also wear it as a gentleman’s fragrance too. In fact, that’s where the true beauty of this cologne comes to light. You will end up receiving loads of compliments from persons around you. The club, lounge, bar, or a formal event, these are where this cologne was made for.

22. Sauvage Eau De Toilette – Dior

Ferocious and manly as well, this fragrance by Christian Dior was introduced as an aromatic fougere fragrance family in 2015 with top perfumer Francis Demachy as the nose behind it. Many describe the fragrance to be savage, long lasting, and with a great smell that’s capable of drawing compliments toward you.

The fresh top notes of Calabrian bergamot and pepper welcomes you first before making its way to the heart notes of Sichuan pepper, pink pepper, geranium, lavender, vetiver, elemi and patchouli. The composition finally blends with ambroxan, labdanum and cedar at the base to release its feisty aroma.  

Sauvage EDT by Dior is a very popular scent and not for bad reasons. The scent comes in an admirable bottle with sophisticated dark touches that’s worthy of collecting if you fancy keeping perfume bottles. The scent is very masculine, raw and noble at the same time with an amazing performance. Also, the versatility of the scent is something worth the hype as you can wear it to work, to the gym, to a date, during the summer as well as winter time, with a suit or just casual wears.

The scent is such a great scent that you need not think much about it when you wear it because it works just perfectly fine. The longevity on the skin is awesome and will leave you comfortably scented for several hours. The sillage is merciless making it ideal for winter, night and special events. Overall, the cologne is for those men who are looking for something versatile as well as unique.

23. A* Men Eau De Parfum for Men – Thiery Mugler

With the bottle designed by Thiery Mugler himself, and the content created by Jacques Hulcier, comes this 1996 ageless masterpiece. The cologne is classified as an Oriental Woody fragrance. This classic men’s fragrance is a great compliment getter. Wear it and experience the magic made from the combination of coffee and tar.

Though the opening might be quite harsh but it certainly dries down into a sweet and chocolatey coffee note. Here, you would find the top notes of this cologne to be made of lavender, mint, coriander, green notes, fruity and spicy notes. At the center of the composition, you get treated with yummy blend of caramel, patchouli, milk, honey, lily of the valley, jasmine, tar, and cedar. The base notes comprise of coffee, vanilla, patchouli, benzoin, tonka bean, amber, musk and sandalwood.

Do not let the ingredients confuse you – this cologne is more masculine than it appears!

If you have to go out with friends or colleagues for a night’s out this winter, A* Men by Thiery Mugler is a cologne worthy to try out. While it has a beastly longevity, you would have to apply carefully and moderately to avoid overpowering the olfactory senses of you and your friends since the scent is pretty strong.

Before I forget, I would like to let you know that the bottle comes in two varieties – the silver shining metal and the rubbery black colored bottle. So, feel free to get whatever color you find appealing to you.

24. Le Male Eau De Toilette S pray for Men – Jean Paul Gaultier

For winter, if you crave something both warm yet light, this rich and airy scent dated back to 1995 and created by Francis Kurkdjian is the pick for you. Housed in an aesthetically pleasing man-shaped, voguish bottle, it is safe to say that fragrance house of Jean Paul Gaultier knows a thing or two about fragrance.  

Top notes of this cologne include fresh mint, lavender, cardamom, Artemisia, and bergamot. The heart note features scents of orange blossom, cinnamon, and caraway while the base notes is comprised with scents of vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and tonka bean. The mint in this scent symbolizes strength while vanilla adds warmth and tenderness.

Le Male EDT is super masculine, gentle, with seductive notes and ideal for nighttime wear due to the sheer calmness brought about by the fruity and floral notes present in it. Another beautiful feature of this amazing cologne is the longevity and sillage. They are both overwhelmingly impressive. For sure, you are certain to turn heads this winter with just few spritz of this juice on you. Check it out!

25. Santal 33 Eau De Parfum – Le Labo

This cologne launched in 2011 is a woody aromatic fragrance for both men and women. Santal 33 EDP is sensuous such that both men and women get seduced by the fragrance. The fragrance unites cardamom, iris, sandalwood, cedar-wood, papyrus, and violet to produce a spicy and woody aroma.

The intoxicating scent it oozes is strong and leathery thereby making the wearer appear bold and confident. As niche cologne, the fragrance is completely blended by hand and it’s totally perfect for those who want to stand out during the winter period.

The performance is excellent likewise the sillage and longevity. Not everyone would understand tis sent as it is a love it or hate it scent. Regardless, the scent is unique and great.

Frank Voekl is the nose behind this mysterious fragrance.

26. Reflection Man Eau De Parfum – Amouage 

The creator of this delicious and manly winter perfume is no other than the talented perfumer Lucas Sieuzac. This beauty was born in 2007 under the woody floral musk fragrance family. Amouage colognes are known to be very pricey but long-lasting as they mostly utilize ingredients from the Middle East.

The union of top notes of petitgrain, pink pepper, and rosemary gives the scent a slightly sharp and spicy green note. These notes further unite at the heart with white creamy accord of neroli, orris root, jasmine, and ylang-ylang to release a smell that is distinct. The base notes contain warm and spicy notes of creamy sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and masculine cedar.

Should you want something simple yet with a rich composition for winter, this is your best bet. The ingredients you get here are noncomplex and you can wear them casually or for office work during the cold days. 

As for the performance and longevity, there have been mixed reactions, but in all honesty, the performance and longevity of this cologne beats so many conventional winter fragrances out there in the market.

27. Kenneth Cole Black Eau De Toilette Spray for Men – Kenneth Cole

Fresh, Woody and metropolitan are the words to describe this subtle scent. If you happen to want winter cologne with such qualities that won’t cause you to break the bank, this should be your pick. The cologne is as well versatile and very easy to wear, provided you do not over apply.

The composition is infused with unique top notes of mandarin orange, basil, water mint, and ginger. The heart notes comprise of incense, cedar, lotus, nutmeg and exotic woods. What you get as base notes in the dry down of the composition are suede, amber, musk and violet leaf.

Due to the versatility of this fragrance you can ideally wear it to anywhere during fall or winter. For an EDT, you would be surprised at the longevity of the cologne during the colder months. When applied, you get a minimum of 8 hours stay on your skin. Isn’t that awesome!

Kenneth Cole Black EDT for Men first came out in 2003 as a woody aromatic fragrance, and the creators of this scent are Harry Fremont and Sabine De Tscharner.

28. Gucci Pour Homme II Eau De Toilette for Men – Gucci

This is yet another trendy fragrance for winter that launched in the early 2000’s, but this time, from the prominent designer house of Gucci. In 2007, exactly four years after the first launch of Gucci Pour Homme, the Gucci Pour Homme II was born. Though it retained the suave, graceful masculine features, this time, it came brighter and lighter than the first version. This mysterious cologne from Gucci is classified to be a woody-spicy fragrance for men.

The aroma welcomes you with fresh notes of bergamot and violet leaf. Shortly after, the aroma fades for the spicy notes of the heart: cinnamon, black tea, and red hot chili pepper pimento. Finally, the woodsy and tasteful violet unites with the base made of olive tree wood, musk, tobacco leaves, and myrtle to close the olfactory circle in a splendid way. 

The performance is moderate likewise the longevity and sillage thereby making it suitable for the winter season. This contemporary cologne was created having the gentlemen, and top bosses in mind. If you happen to be one, then, grab a bottle!

Karine Dubreuil is the nose behind this wonderful piece.

29. La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Eau De Toilette for Men – Yves Saint Laurent

This fragrance which was created in 2011 belongs to the Oriental Woody fragrance family and its main chords are made with simple but well blended ingredients. The presentation is superb likewise its content as it comes protected in a classic bottle, totally black and embellished with a triangular black lid that demonstrates the temperament of a perfect gentleman. 

As previously stated, the ingredients used for the composition are simple, but then, it manages to convey a fragrance that pierces the heart.  In the opening, the top note of mandarin orange is clearly perceived before passing through to a heart of patchouli to close with base notes of agarwood (oud), French labdanum and myrrh. 

The performance of this cologne from YSL ranges from moderate to heavy. The longevity is also moderate and you can have yourself feeling well scented for more than 7 hours at a stretch. You can’t go wrong with this aroma during the cold winter days and nights. M7 Oud Absolu EDT is designed for the ostentatious, sophisticated and glamorous men.

30. Valentino Uomo Eau De Toilette Spray for Men – Valentino

When you want a perfume that reminds you of the good times you had in a cozy café, the Valentino Uomo EDT is there for you. This cologne is all shades of powdery, leathery, slightly boozy and chocolatey. You can’t help but love every bit of it, from the bottle down to its content. Thanks to the genius perfumer, Olivier Polge.

The top notes of Valentino Uomo EDT include bergamot and myrtle; the heart comprise of chocolate, hazelnut, roasted coffee beans while the base notes ends with leather and cedar. With the scent’s composition of heart notes of chocolate, coffee, hazelnut and leather and wood dominated base notes, the fragrance is enough to arouse all the warm feelings suppressed in you due to the cold weather. You can as well agree with me that it is safe to say that this perfume by Valentino is enriched with gourmand aromas.

You have nothing to complain of when it comes to the aroma’s lasting prowess, sillage and projection. The cologne comfortably delivers without any mercy. Though, the effectiveness varies according to the wearer’s skin type, body chemistry, and so on. On the average, this cologne is sure to stay on you for a good 7 hours upon application in most cases.

31. Prada L’Homme Intense Eau De Parfum for Men – Prada

A year after Prada launched Prada La Femme and Prada L’Homme, the intensified version of the Prada L’Homme emerged. The Prada L’Homme Intense EDP came in 2017 as an oriental woody fragrance for men under the nose of Daniela (Roche) Andrier. This cologne was inspired to in invoke “the elusive nature of the multi-faceted Prada man.”

The cologne debuts with fresh soapy iris mint blended with leather and hints of tonka bean for sweetness. You might experience some harshness on opening, but this dies down in little or no time, and then gives off some woody and patchouli smell before going darker and smoother later. The top notes comprise of Iris; the heart’s compositions are rich amber and patchouli with tonka bean, leather, and sandalwood as base notes.

As the name implies, the Prada L’homme Intense EDP version is darker, newer, and enriched with more masculine notes.  Though the initial version is much more fitting for daytime wear and warm weather, this Intense version is perfectly suitable for winter should you want a Prada cologne for the cold months. The scent is described to be luxurious and very much suitable mature men.

You can wear it during winter to any occasion or event, be it formal or informal. The scent’s performance is moderate likewise the sillage and longevity as you’d practically remain scented for up to 8 hours. Lastly, you do not want to over apply this as just few spritzes on pulse points are enough to see you through the day.

32. Wonderwood Eau De Parfum – Comme Des Garcons

To end the long list of best winter perfumes for men, I present to you this glamour in a bottle. Regardless of the weird shape, this perfume created by Antoine Lie in 2010 is what most men are in search of. Why is that, you wonder? Just like the name suggests, this piece is a fragrance that is highly enriched with aromatic oud, only this time, it is more subtle. It is for the men who like to be highly uniquely different but in a low-key way.

This juice is subtle, spicy and smoky with opening notes of bergamot, pepper, Somalia frankincense, and nutmeg. The heart notes include guaiac wood, cedar wood, caraway and cashmeran. Finally, the composition ends with base notes of sandalwood, vetiver, and oud. Typically, everything about this cologne is woody. Hence the reason it classifies as a Woody fragrance. 

With all the above mentioned ingredients used for the composition, it is safe to say that this fragrance is the best pick for men who like woody scents garnished with fine blend of sweetness and spiciness. The scent is highly discreet than other winter scents, but still exudes that appealing oud-y smell.

The projection, sillage and longevity ticks all the boxes with “overwhelmingly impressive” written as option in them. It is suitable for wear for any purpose at any time of the day during the cold months.

Why is a Winter Fragrance Needed for Winter?

Naturally, winter is a different season and is marked with cold. So, how you dress during other seasons is totally different from the way you dress during winter. For a fact, winter dresses are worn to keep us safe and warm from cold and harsh weather condition, therefore, our colognes should be similar to our outfits in terms of the work it does to our bodies. Good winter colognes should be able to keep you warm, embolden your personality and still have you smelling nice throughout the day or night time. 

If you are conversant with fragrances, you would observe that summer fragrances do not perform well during the cold months. Your natural body scent changes as the temperature falls. That being said, the summer fragrances mostly known to be light, airy and invigorating do little to leave a mark.

For the cold winter months, all you would need in terms of colognes are aromas with impressive longevity that are spicy, woody, and heavy but not overpowering. To have a yuletide or winter holiday vibe, most winter fragrances come in powdery and deluxe. Most times, you would find traces of woods, citrusy and spicy top notes which can be both sweet and mellow, or leathery accords that reminds you of your comfy leather sofa. Also, in some winter perfumes, traces of scents of tobacco abound.

In summary, before you go for winter perfumes for men, you ought to consider the notes used for the composition.

Conclusion

The smell of fragrances during the winter is different the way they do during summer. This is due to changes in temperature. Our bodies also react to these changes in temperature, hence, the need for us to alter our choice of fragrances seasonally. As a matter of fact, every man should know that those fresh, beachy summery scents won’t work out well when the cold temperatures begin to kick in. If you did not know; now you do.

You may be wondering what sort of fragrances fit in for this cold month. Winter fragrances are the best for colder periods and to know how to identify one, the colognes should be a little bit pungent without being overbearing, and should have a spicy, leathery, or woodsy or smell. Tobacco scent is welcomed too.

Keywords And Their Meanings

Probably while reading through this article, you must have come across certain reoccurring words and you may or may not have an idea what they mean. To help you, I have decided to point out some and briefly enlighten you on what they mean. Here are some of the words and their meanings.

Notes (Fragrance Notes): They are used for categorizing the scents that make up a perfume or simply put, the different scents a fragrance exudes, and they come in three forms namely Top notes, Heart or Mid Notes, and Base notes.

• Top notes: these are first smell you perceive upon spraying cologne and they usually do not last long, say about 5 -20 minutes before they fade into the heart notes.
• Heart notes: these scents come immediately after the top notes have faded away, and they sometimes unite with the final notes to give the cologne its unique scent. Heart notes in a nutshell, serve as buffer to the base notes and typically last for about 20 – 60 minutes.
• Base note: These are the final fragrance notes that make appearance after the top notes have completely evaporated. They blend with the heart notes to give the fragrance its unique smell but this happens mainly during the dry down of the perfume. They last longer than the other notes and very rich in quality. It is the base notes that are responsible for the final smell the cologne oozes. 
• Longevity: This is not a fragrance note, but a common fragrance term. It means how long an aroma will endure or last when applied, and it is usually calculated in hours.
• Projection: This is another common fragrance term. It is used to describe how far a fragrance can travel away from you and still be perceived by others. It is usually measured in feet. 

For example, you are in an office, and someone four desks (4 feet) away can perceive your cologne strongly while someone eight desks (8 feet) away catches a whiff but faintly while someone twelve desks (12 feet) cannot even perceive a bit of it.. This shows that your cologne’s projection range is about 10-11 feet.

• Sillage: This is how long you perfume linger in the air, even after you have left a particular spot. It is more like the trail your fragrance leaves as you walk by. 

For example, let say you stood in a queue for a while before leaving and 15 seconds later your cologne is still being perceived, then, your cologne’s sillage is about 15 seconds. It is important you know that sillage is dynamic, meaning that it changes as you move about.

Summarily, the idea is that, Sillage is measured when the cologne wearer is moving, whereas Projection is measured when the cologne wearer is stationary, that is, not moving.

• Dry Down: The dry down of an aroma simply means the “final phase” of the perfume’s development. It is the point at which the scent has in a real sense “dried down”, and is not, at this point new or creating and this is typically the most drawn out stage in a fragrance. The dry down happens in the base note of an aroma. By settling down and blending an aroma with the wearer’s natural oil, every cologne dries down differently on certain people.

Hence, it implies that an aroma that smells extraordinary on one individual may smell diverse on another. It is the longest-enduring part of cologne’s scent life.

• Performance: This is summarily about the scent’s longevity, projection, and sillage as defined earlier. Performance of a perfume generally depends on the type of perfume which is determined by the levels of concentration oils used.