Good Mens Winter Colognes on a Budget?

Optimus Lime on 12/06/2023 - 22:59

Hey all

I'm looking to buy a good winter scent but not really sure what to buy. I need something that's good on dates, nights out and the occasional formal event.

Right now I only have two bottles, which are Versace Dylan Blue and Armaf club de nuit intense. I do like them, but they're both citrusy so I wanna get something new. I was eyeing the Azzurro bottles but they're all oos on chemist warehouse.

Budget wise, I'd rather not pay more than $50 unless its a big bottle 100ml+ .

Any good suggestions or is my criteria too strict??

Health & Beauty Fragrance

Comments

  • Hybroid on 12/06/2023 - 23:02
    +2

    Azzaro Wanted or Mont Blanc Legend.

    • cheese-crackers on 13/06/2023 - 07:28

      Second Azzaro Wanted. Also Encre Noire (which can be hard to find) and Spice Bomb. Last two definitely try before you buy.

      • ChocStrawberries on 13/06/2023 - 16:51

        I second Spice Bomb. My hubby has worn it for years, and it never gets boring. He also wears the Fireplace one from Maison Margiela (sold at Mecca). Damn it's good…and perfect for winter!

  • mskeggs on 12/06/2023 - 23:04
    +1

    Have you considered a much more subtle scent, perhaps none at all except your soap and deodorant.
    Perhaps you might have a wider market for ”dates, nights out” if you have a very subtle, or almost undetectable scent?

    • mskeggs on 12/06/2023 - 23:06
      +3

      I say this because I have never met a person who says they were turned off by a lack of scent - but I know many who found someone off putting because they chose poorly.

      • AustriaBargain on 13/06/2023 - 07:38

        Cologne is meant to compliment your body odour. Adults don't smell like nothing at all, they smell like body odour.

        • Sinnerator on 13/06/2023 - 08:45
          +1

          knew a girl who didn't wear perfume and just used a neutral bo spray and I could not smell her, she had no scent to me, rare, but to my friend she smelled great

          • bobbified on 13/06/2023 - 23:40

            @Sinnerator: Assuming you didn't get very far with her because, if you did, I'm sure you wouldn't say there's "no scent"… haha

      • saltypete on 13/06/2023 - 09:32
        +1

        There is a whole world of pheromones at work in relationships. Rattles away at almost the sub-conscious level.
        If it were me I would wear cologne to keep the women away…..

  • nubzy on 13/06/2023 - 07:49

    Get a sample of anything from Tom Ford, Amouage, Penhaligons or Parfums de Marly off eBay

    If you want a really good cheapie (which doesn't smell cheap) then get Joop Homme EDP. Really nice cinnamon/vanilla fragrance. $50 for 125ml at Chemist warehouse: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/109626/joop-homme-ea…

  • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2023 - 08:01

    This one!!
    https://www.myer.com.au/p/calvin-klein-eau-de-parfum-8914788…

  • Benoffie on 13/06/2023 - 08:59
    +1

    The more traditional Hugo Boss range is sandalwood based and suitable for winter. Can get at CW etc. Just try before and not all at once.

    • Crow K on 13/06/2023 - 10:29

      Oh my heavens, I love sandalwood!

  • Drakesy on 13/06/2023 - 10:57

    If you're into a dark vanilla with terrific performance - Mercedes Benz Club Black

    Otherwise Club de Nuit for men (the 1 million clone) is great bang for buck.

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