Best Date Night Colognes
Date night fragrances should feel warm and inviting at close range. These men's and unisex scents are tagged for dates on their SCNTMIX profiles and lean on amber, vanilla, warm spice, tobacco, leather or woods, the accords most people find attractive in the evening.
Spray before you leave, not in the car: give it 20 minutes to settle into its heart notes.
- 1. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum — woody, amber, vanilla · excellent longevity · Parfum. Opens with cardamom, dries down to vanilla and oriental woods.
- 2. Parfums de Marly Herod — amber, woody, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with cinnamon and pepper, dries down to vanilla and musk.
- 3. Al Haramain Amber Oud Blue Edition — woody, amber, fresh · good longevity · EDP. Opens with grapefruit and lemon, dries down to sandalwood and patchouli.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 4. Dior Dior Homme Intense — woody, floral, musky · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with lavender, dries down to virginia cedar and vetiver.
- 5. Xerjoff Italica — gourmand, woody, sweet · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with saffron and almond, dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 6. Parfums de Marly Althaïr — gourmand, amber, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with cinnamon and cardamom, dries down to guaiac wood and praline.
- 7. Al Haramain Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu — woody, amber, citrus · good longevity · Extrait de Parfum. Opens with grapefruit and lemon, dries down to incense and amber.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 8. Amouage Boundless — warm spicy, woody, fresh spicy · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with blood orange and cardamom, dries down to tobacco and guaiac wood.
- 9. Amouage Interlude Man — amber, woody, oud · 9.3/10 community longevity rating · EDP. Opens with oregano and pepper, dries down to agarwood and leather.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 10. Amouage Enclave — amber, warm spicy, fresh spicy · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with spearmint and cardamom, dries down to amber and labdanum.TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 11. Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special — gourmand, sweet, vanilla · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with rum and passionfruit, dries down to caramel and vanilla.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 12. Xerjoff Naxos — vanilla, sweet, amber · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with bergamot and lemon, dries down to tobacco leaf and tonka bean.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 13. Dior Fahrenheit — woody, leather, floral · 8-10 hours longevity · EDT. Opens with nutmeg flower and lavender, dries down to leather and vetiver.
- 14. Tom Ford Oud Wood — woody, amber, vanilla · 8-10 hours longevity · EDP. Opens with rosewood and cardamom, dries down to tonka bean and amber.
- 15. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum — amber, oud, floral · beast mode longevity · Parfum. Opens with violet accord, dries down to oud and vanilla.
- 16. Acqua di Parma Sandalo — woody, aromatic, citrus · good longevity · EDP. Opens with bergamot and lemon, dries down to amber and cedarwood.BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 17. Commodity Milk — gourmand, lactonic, woody · good longevity · EDP. Opens with toasted sesame and marshmallow, dries down to tonka bean and benzoin.TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- 18. Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche — woody, amber, citrus · good longevity · EDP. Opens with lemon and bergamot, dries down to vanilla and amber.
- 19. Louis Vuitton Nuit de Feu — woody, earthy, smoky · excellent longevity · EDP. Opens with black currant and incense, dries down to patchouli and vetiver.
- 20. Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum — amber, aquatic, vanilla · excellent longevity · Parfum. Opens with grapefruit, dries down to vanilla bean and amber accord.
Questions
What cologne is best for a first date?
Something warm but not overpowering: a sweet-woody, ambery or lightly spicy scent. Two sprays is enough; you want someone to notice it when they're close.
Where should I spray cologne for a date?
Neck and chest, where body warmth lifts the scent. Skip the wrists if you'll be shaking hands or eating.
How does SCNTMIX choose these?
Every pick is in the SCNTMIX catalog, tagged for this occasion or season on its profile, and has the accords that suit it among its strongest. They are then ordered by profile rating, how widely worn the fragrance is, and longevity. No brand pays to be included.