With still a few solid weeks left of winter, no doubt keeping dapper isn’t just about looking dapper; it’s all in the finer details and your cologne is no exception to the rule. The perfect warming scent is one sure way to elevate to style and these top 7 Dapper Lounge cologne picks will keep you in good scented shape.
Not only do the cooler periods have you reaching for richer tasting meals, bolder and heavier red wines, but colognes should follow a similar principle. In the colder months, opting for keynotes of amber, vanilla, spice and wood will give off a warmer and deeper scent; as opposed to the lighter, fresh and citrusy tones of a summer fragrance. It’s recommended to try and hit a high amber note in your winter cologne wardrobe and although some may carry/use similar key ingredients, they each differ with balance and intensity of these core notes. So let the below options be your fiery way to exude dapper style.
NO. 7: ARMANI CODE BY GIORGIO ARMANI
For the sartorial gent, this potion is a blend of bergamot, lemon and olive tree blossom heated by Guaiac wood and Tonka Bean. Star Anise plays with notes of leather and tobacco.
NO. 6: SPICEBOMB BY VIKTOR & ROLF
With its brilliant grenade bottle design, SPICEBOMB BY VIKTOR & ROLF has a distinctly strong yet balanced note of bergamot and grapefruit, softer notes of elemi and pink pepper while leather, tobacco and vetiver deliver a sensual edge to this cologne.
NO. 5: BLEU DE BY CHANEL
A masculine and timeless scent with aromatic-woody tones hitting the key amber and musky notes. Its musky woody aromas, New Caledonian Sandalwood, ginger, grapefruit and frankincense add a sophisticated depth to this dapper fragrance
NO. 4: THE ONE BY DOLCE & GABBANA
According to Fragrantica, Dolce & Gabbana’s “The One for Men is a fantastic winter cologne because of its tobacco and amber notes. An outstanding cologne that exhibits warmth and confidence all in one.” Containing grapefruit, coriander, basil, cardamom, ginger, orange blossom, cedar, tobacco and ambergris, this one will easily turn a few heads and raise some noses.
NO. 3: DIOR HOMME BY DIOR
A charismatic fragrance “worn like a sleek and elegantly modern suit”, Dior Homme is an immediately recognizable woody scent with Tuscan Iris and Haitian Vetiver making this a must in any gents cologne wardrobe.
NO. 2: GUCCI POUR HOMME BY GUCCI
True to Gucci’s signature of class and contemporary elegance, GUCCI POUR HOMME BY GUCCI is without a doubt an exceptional option for the modern man. Rich warming notes of spices and woods are the key to any stunning wintery scent. Including “notes of bergamot, cypress and violet in the top, the heart containing tobacco leaves and jasmine and the base notes consisting of patchouli, amber and Elemi. When combined with tobacco leaves, Elemi contributes to intensity and longevity of a fragrance.”
I think this would have to be one of those cologne that wraps you in scented style and a fragrance likely to be too addictive to stop using only in winter.
NO. 1: TOBACCO VANILLE BY TOM FORD
Gentlemanly charm and powerfully seductive with a perfectly mixed cocktail of oriental spices, vanilla and tobacco notes. Tom Ford’s inspiration behind this cologne came from his affection of London and the classic English Gentlemen’s Club. Moving between notes of silky Tonka Bean, vanilla, cocoa, dry fruit accords and sweet wood sap, this fine, opulent cologne is simply “all man”.
Stay dapper gents.
Robbie – Dapper Lounge
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